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REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS
CITY COUNCIL OF BOSTON
FOR THE YEAR
COMMENCING JANUARY 3, 1961, AND ENDING DECEMBER 27, 1961
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INDEX
TO THE
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
FOR
THE YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 3, 1961, AND ENDING DECEMBER 27, 1961
Acts of 1938, Massachusetts Legislature
Chapter 479: amended by adding Part 34 to be entitled "Fall-Out
Shelters," 183, 220
Acts of 1953, Massachusetts Legislature
Chapter 546: compensation for police officers whose regular day off
falls on a holiday, 234
Acts of 1954, Massachusetts Legislature
Chapter 418: height of buildings constructed on corner of Common
wealth ave. and Arlington st., 68
Acts of 1957, Massachusetts Legislature
Chapter 598: relative to vacations for police officers in city of Boston, 81
Acts of I960, Massachusetts Legislature
Chapter 395: re sale or lease of certain park land to New England
Deaconess Hospital, 140, 161
Chapter 464: authorizing sale of certain park land to Mission Hill Post
No. 327, A.L., Inc., 221
Chapter 601: sale or lease of certain land and buildings to First Meth-
odist Church, 140, 161
Chapter 718: sale of land to William G. Walsh Post No. 369, A.L.,
219, 246
Acts of 1961, Massachusetts Legislature
Chapter 13: regulating use of cemetery funds, 49, 101
Chapter 111: increase in pension and retirement allowances to certain
retired employees, 189
Chapter 351: removal of motor vehicles illegally parked or standing on
private property, 119, 170
Chapter 409: retirement of certain war veterans in the Public Service,
162
Administrative Committee of District Courts
appointment of five justices as members of committee, 261
Administrative Services Department
appointment of Henry A. Scagnoli as Director, 89
appearance of Director and Supervisor of Personnel before Executive
Committee re reclassification study of city and county employees, 181
budget for 1961, 27
Classification and Compensation Plans (County) amendments:
compensation for classification of Superintendent, 18; Assistant
Superintendent, 18; duties of Deputy Assistant Clerk, 155; reclassify-
ing position of Jail Nurse to Matron-Nurse, 189; title of Head Ad-
ministrative Clerk, Superior Criminal Court, Clerk's Office, 267;
compensation grade adjustments, 275
communication from Superintendent of Budgets re legislation au-
thorizing loan of $5,000,000 for extraordinary repairs to buildings,
18, 36, (2) 48
Administrative Services Department, Continued
statement by Coun. Foley re creation of another position in depart-
ment, 86
transfer of $35,000 from Reserve Fund for contractual services, 183, 279
transfer of $40,000 from Welfare Department to Pensions and An-
nuities, City Appropriation, 250, 266
Airways Transportation Company
petition for amendment of license to operate motor vehicles, 186'
275, 279
Albany Street Trust of Boston
notice from State Department of Public Works of hearing on November
6,224
Almeida Bus Lines, Inc.
notice of hearings before Department of Public Utilities, 58, 187
American League Professional Football Team of
Boston, Inc.
license to conduct football game on Sunday, October 22, 217
order re survey of site of stadium for use by American Football League
team, 221, 233
American Municipal Congress
invitation to City Council to attend annual meeting of Congress, 153
Appointments and Elections
Alconada, Paul G., Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures, 220
Artesani, Charles J., member of Health Council in Health Depart-
ment, 98
Bibilos, John G., temporary environmental sanitation inspector, 146
Birmingham, Charles A., Trustee of Boston Metropolitan District,
261
Bowers, James F., Overseer of Public Welfare, 97
Bravneis, Adolph H., Associate Commissioner of Assessing, 97, 152;
Commissioner of Assessing, 261
Brier, Jacob I., member of Boston Housing Authority, 6, 68, 107
Bruno, Joseph, temporary environmental sanitation inspector, 85
Buckley, James P., Assistant Assessor, 187; Supervisor of Assistant
Assessors, 274
Byrne, James J., Assistant Assessor, 220
Carroll, Edward J., Assistant Assessor, 33
Carty, Thomas F., Traffic Commissioner, 156
Cass, Melvea, Overseer of Public Welfare, 97
Caulfield, Joseph A., City Hospital Trustee, 237
Condakes, George P., member of Public Health Council, 97
Connolly, Paul K., Judge of Appellate Division, 241
constables authorized to serve civil process upon filing of bond:
17, 26 (annual list), 56, 63, 66, 69, 95, 100, 108, 116, 120, 166, 188,
210, 218, 223, 266, 272
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APPOINTMENTS
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ASSESSING
Appointments and Elections, Continued
Corcoran, John M., member ex officio on Board of Review, Assessing
Department, 97; Assistant Assessor 187
Coyne, Ronald P., environmental sanitation inspector (temporary), 179
Crowley, Frederick J., Jr., environmental sanitation inspector
(temporary), 53; provisional environmental sanitation inspector, 135
Cuddy, Francis X., Assistant Assessor, 33; Associate Commissioner
of Assessing, 261
Currier, David L., Assistant Commissioner of Real Property, 47, 113
Curt in, John, environmental sanitation inspector (temporary), 146
DiMella, Nicholas J., Document Clerk, City Messenger Department,
81
Dineen, James E., member of Board of Commissioners of School
Buildings, 7
Dow, Joseph S., Overseer of Public Welfare, 97
Driscoll, John F., Assistant Assessor, 187
Driscoll, John T., Assistant Assessor, 187
Driscoll, William P., Assistant Assessor, 187
Duggen, Frank A., Assistant Assessor, 33
Eaves, Asaph R., environmental sanitation inspector, 204
Ellis, Merton P., member of Board of Appeal, 124
Ellis, William H., Jr., Trustee of City Hospital, 97
Finan, Paul M., member ex officio of Board of Review, Assessing
Department, 97
Flynn, Michael A., temporary clerk in Clerk of Committees Depart-
ment, 15
Fowler, Robert T., Jr., Assistant Assessor, 187
Griffin, Thomas J., Fire Commissioner, 156; Acting Director of Civil
Defense, 197
Grimes, Robert A., Commissioner of Assessing, Assessing Depart-
ment, 97
Guarino, John, member of Board of Examiners, 124
Hayes, Gerard E., member of Board of Commissioners of Sinking
Funds, 97
Hession, Lawrence E., environmental sanitation inspector (temporary),
85
Hill, Robert G., D.D.S., member of Public Health Council, Health
Department, 97 -
Hornor, Albert A., member of Public Health Council, Health De-
partment, 98
Joyce, Maurice, Assistant Assessor, 33; Supervisor of Assessing, 113;
District Director of Assessing, 274
Kahn, Ida M., Overseer of Public Welfare, 97
Kalus, Harry, Judge of Appellate Division for Southern District, 143
Keesler, William F., Associate Commissioner of Real Property, 46
Lally, Very Rev. Francis J., member of Boston Redevelopment
Authority, 192, 261
Landry, Paul E., member of Public Health Council, Health De-
partment, 97
Langone, Frederick C, election as City Councillor, 93
Lanning, John M., Assistant Assessor, 33; Supervisor of Assessing, 113
Lasker, David, Chairman of Board of Election Commissioners, 77
Lavrakas, R. C, M.D., Overseer of Public Welfare, 97
LeMay, Richard D., environmental sanitation inspector, 241
Leonard, Thomas F., Second Assistant Collector-Treasurer, 113
Mahoney, George A., Supervisor of Assessing, 113
Marno, Anthony, clerk (temporary) in Clerk of Committees Depart-
ment, 81
McBrine, Joseph V., Penal Institutions Commissioner, 156
McDermott, Joseph J., Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures, 187
McDonald, James J., environmental sanitation inspector (temporary),
146
McGettrick, James P., environmental sanitation inspector (tem-
porary), 53
McLeod, John D., Assistant Assessor, 187
McMorrow, John P., member of Government Center Commission, 64
minor officers paid by fees, 57
Moore, John D., Assistant Assessor (part time), 6
Moore, Warren R., Assistant Assessor, 33
Morrissey, William F., Associate Commissioner of Assessing, 124, 161;
assessing for Motor Vehicle Excises, 152, 161
Mulrooney, James F., Environmental Sanitation Inspector (tem-
porary), 85
Mulvey, James Leo, Overseer of Public Welfare, 97
O'Brien, Willard F., Assistant Assessor, 33; Supervisor of Assessing, 113
O'Reilly, Patrick J., Keeper of the Lockup, 169
Parker, Augustin H., Jr., Trustee of Public Library, 156
Peters, Matthew J., Assistant Assessor, 33
Appointments and Elections, Continued
Powers, Wajter, Chairman of Board of Bar Examiners, 196
Quincy, John, Assistant Assessor, 187
Riley, John J., Jr., Assistant Assessor, 187
Robbins, George, member of Board of Examiners of Gasfitters,
Building Department, 98
Rogers, Peter H., First Assistant Collector-Treasurer, 113
Romanos, George M., Jr., member of Board of Election Commis-
sioners, 83
Ryan, John Patrick, member of Boston Redevelopment Authority,
146, 162
Savage, Charles H., member of Boston Housing Authority, 35, 47
Scagnoli, Henry A., Director of Administrative Services Depart-
ment, 89; (temporary) Fire Commissioner, 89
Shadrawy, Bernard F., Assistant Assessor, 33
Sheehan, Carroll P., Associate Commissioner of Real Property, 47
Smith, Maurice L., member of Board of Election Commissioners, 156
Sullivan, Thomas A., election as City Councillor, 9
Sweeney, Charles W., Director of Civil Defense, 169
Vaughan, Harold L., Assistant Assessor, 187
Walsh, James J., member of Board of Review, Assessing Depart-
ment, 97
Weeks Robert S., Jr., member of Board of Commissioners of Sinking
Funds, 97
Weighers of Coal: 17, 69, 84, 120, 223
Weighers of Goods: 17, 82, 95, 133, 192, 202, 210, 223
Weinberg, Norman S., Assistant Assessor, 187
Whelan, Frank H., Assistant Assessor, 187
Appropriations
Boston Redevelopment Authority: 860,000 for Planning Section,
5, 11; 870,000 for Planning Section, 110, 129
budget for 1961:26, 77,79
departmental equipment: 8150,000, 10, 16
Parks and Recreation Department: 8175,000 from income of George
F. Parkman Fund, 36, 90; 825,000 from Sumner Traffic Tunnel
Receipts, 84, 90; 8272,000 from General Cemetery Fund, 126, 146;
815,000 for erection of shelter building on West Newton st., 195, 220;
824,322.26 from Parkman Fund income, 267, 279
Police Department: 850,000 from Parking Meter Fees for electronic
machine processing of parking violations, 6, 48
Real Property Department: 84,500 from Parking Meter Fees for
meohanical coin-operated parking gates at Winthrop st., Hyde Park,
off-street parking facility, 17
Redemption of City Loans: 8400,000 from parking meter receipts,
101, 146
School Committee: additional appropriation of 810,945,077.49 for
general school purposes, 100,135; additional appropriation of 8365,000
to provide funds for payroll requirements for balance of fiscal year,
263, 266
supplementary appropriations of $977,700, 121, 127 (minority
report, 127)
Traffic Commission: $10,000 from Parking Meter Fees for purchase
of motor vehicles for supervision of parking meters, 18, 90; $50,000
from Sales of City Property for new traffic lights, 110, 161
Appropriations and Finance, Committee on
members: Couns. Sullivan (Chairman), Iannella (Vice Chairman),
Coffey, Kerrigan, Hines, Connolly, Foley, 22, 102
amendment of loan order of July 30, 1956, re appropriations for off-
street parking facilities (referred October 17, 1960), 91
committee reports: 44, 47, 53, 58, 77, 90, 127, 135, 146, 158, 161,
164, 179, 189, 275; minority reports by Coun. Foley, 79, 90
Law Department opinion re mandatory referral of capital improve-
ments (requested December 27, 1960), 52
loan of $3,000,000 for additional departmental equipment (referred
December 27, 1960), 52, 53
matters referred: 5, 17, 20, 26, 32, 36, 53, 71, 84, 100, 101, 111, 123,
127 (minority report, 127), 134, (2) 141, 164
Arts Festival Committee
order asking more representative art exhibit at annual Arts Festival, 81
statement by Coun. Hines re choice of exhibits at Arts Festival, 64
Assessing Department
appointments of Commissioners of Assessing:
Adolph H. Brauneis, 261
James A. Grimes, 97
ASSESSING
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BOSTON
Assessing Department, Continued
appointment of Associate Commissioner: Adolph H. Brauneis,
97, 152
appointment of District Director: Maurice F. Joyce, 274
appointment of Supervisor of Assistant Assessors:
James P. Buckley, 274
Maurice Joyce, 113
John M. Lanning, 113
George A. Mahoney, 113
Willard O'Brien, 113
appointment of Assistant Assessors:
James P. Buckley, 187
- James J. Byrne, 220
Edward J. Carroll, 33
John M. Corcoran, 187
Francis X. Cuddy, 33
John F. Driscoll, 187
John T. Driscoll, 187
William P. Driscoll, 187
Frank A. Duggen, 33
Robert T. Fowler, Jr., 187
Maurice F. Joyce, 33
John M. Lanning, 33
John D. McLeod, 187
John D. Moore, 6
Warren R. Moore, 33
Willard F. O'Brien, 33
Matthew J. Peters, 33
John Quincy, 187
John J. Riley, Jr., 187
Bernard F. Shadrawy, 33
Harold L. Vaughan, 187
Norman S. Weinberg, 187
Frank H. Whelan, 187
Temporary Associate Commissioner:
William F. Morrissey, 124; Assessing for Motor Vehicle Excises, 152:
permanent appointments, 161
appointment of members of Board of Review:
John M. Corcoran (ex officio), 97
Paul M. Finan (ex officio), 97
James J. Walsh, 97 _
amendments to ordinance reorganizing Assessing Department, 89
charge for assessor's certificate as to abutters in certain cases, 219
designation of powers and duties of Associate Commissioner of
Assessing, 116, 268
Finance Commission report re reorganization of department, 85, 92
information re assessments in Government Center Project area, 106.
120
order re real estate abatement for residents called to active service,
190, 201, 218
ordinance re reorganization of department, 20, 50, 53
request for copy of Cuthbert Reeves' report on assessing for each
Councillor, 148, 160, 162, 192, 193
valuation changes in Assessing Department (referred October 24,
1960), 279
Auditing Department
appropriation of $400,000 from parking meter receipts for redemption
of city loans, 101
loan of $45,000,000 in anticipation of revenue, 13
Barth, Dr. Joseph
invocation: 46
Blake, Harry
congratulations of City Council upon 75th birthday, 181; com-
munication expressing thanks from Mr. Blake, 187
Board of Appeal
notice of interest in city contract from Samuel J. Tomasello, 113
notice of organization of Board: 101
Bond Approvals
constables' bonds: 39, 53, 67, 70, 77, 83, 84, 89, 97, 101, 113, 116,
124, 127, 135, 143, 152, 164, 169, 209, 237, 241
Borrowing Capacity of City for 1961
notice from Board of Commissioners of Sinking Funds of borrowing
capacity of city for 1961 as $19,463,550.17, 70
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
notice of hearings before Department of Public Utilities, 23, 57, 58
Boston City Hospital
report of Committee on Hospitals re City Hospital conditions, 228
Boston College
license for football game on Sunday, November 12, 224
Boston Edison Company
notice of granting of petitions by Department of Public Utilities,
116, (2) 127, (2) 134, 187, 196, 268
notice of granting of petitions by Metropolitan District Commission,
(2) 142
notice of hearings before Department of Public Utilities: (3) 100, 156,
241
notice of hearings before Metropolitan District Commission: 15, (2)
134, 152, 169
notice of hearings before State Department of Public Works: 58
withdrawal of proposal re purchase of steam from incinerator and
lease of hospital power plant, 95. 278. 279
Boston Garden=Arena
petitions for license for indoor basketball games in Boston Garden,
52, 61, 186, 188
petitions for license for indoor hockey games in Boston Garden, 186, 188
Boston Gas Company
notice of hearing before Department of Public Utilities: 14
Boston Housing Authority
appointment of members:
Jacob I. Brier, 61, 68, 107
Charles H. Savage, 35, 47
amendment of cooperation agreement, 177, 188
Council order re advisability of granting sick leave allowance to main-
tenance force, 242
information on employees hired by Authority after April 1, 1961,
132, 136
inspection of Harrison sq. and Beach st., Dorchester, as site for housing
project, 209
opinion re right of City Council to summons members of Boston Housing
Authority, 173, 179
order re changing name of Old Harbor Village to Mary Ellen Me-
Cormack Project, 119
orders of Authority re size of developments and type of construction,
116, 119, 124, 129
powers of City Council to amend orders of Authority, 119, 124, 279
wages paid by Authority, 181
Boston Latin School Band
congratulations of Council to band, the band instructors and Dr.
John Doyle, head master, 16
Boston Metropolitan District
appointment of Charles A. Birmingham as Trustee, 261
notice of hearing before Department of Public Utilities on petition of
Trustees for approval of maturities and interest rates of bonds, 70, 77
Boston Municipal Research Bureau
Council resolve re interim report on compensation of municipal
officers, 175, 187, 279
Boston Red Sox
petition for license for outdoor sports on the Lord's day at Fenway
Park, 46, 67
Boston Redevelopment Authority
appointment of members:
John Patrick Ryan, 146, 162
Very Rev. Francis J. Lally, 192, 261
air taxi service at Logan Airport, 174
appropriations for Planning Section: $60,000, 5, 11; $70,000, 110, 129
assumption of responsibility by city, 108
attendance at Council discussion of public housing question, 117, 124
attendance of Mayor at district meetings on renewal plans, 174
concurrence in necessity of acquisition by Fire Department of land at
Green and Chardon sts., 167
cooperation of authorities in relocation of families in urban renewal
projects, 114
BOSTON
(6)
CITY
Boston Redevelopment Authority, Continued
copies for Council of latest economic feasibility report on various
projects, 181
hiring of personnel by Authority, 210
improvement of Grove street section of West Roxbury, 61
information re expansion of MTA, 65
initiation of mass transportation planning program by Authority, 165
inspection of Harrison sq. and Beach st., Dorchester, as site for housing
project, 209
lease of space in City Hall Annex, 109, 135
location of filter beds at Deer Island, 190, 198
meeting of Authority with Council Committee re so-called "Wil-
liamsburg" treatment of Cornhill properties, 162
policy of city re operation of MTA, 138
present and future zoning of area at Locust St., Dorchester ave., and
Southeast Expressway, 190, 197
public bids on West End Redevelopment tract for parking, 125, 127
redevelopment proposal at Fort Hill sq., 231
report by Authority to City Council re mass transportation policy, 154
scrutiny of Redevelopment Program by Finance Commission, 148
status of available land in New York Streets project, 106, 177
status of study of Boston Harbor by Harvard School of Design, 45
study of proposed MTA change in service on Forest Hills-Symphony
Station line, 266
study to improve method of transportation to Logan International
Airport, 280
Boston Retirement Board
approval of retirement of Thomas W. McMahon, City Messenger
Department, 67
transfer of certain petitions for annuities to Boston Retirement Board,
153
Boston Youth Activities Bureau
communication from James A. Travers, Director, 229
Boys' Clubs
resolve saluting Boys' Club of Boston and Boys' Clubs of America, 83
Budget
budget for 1961: 26, 77
Building Code
amendment of Building Code re fall-out shelters, 183
Building Department
appointments:
Board of Appeal: Merton P. Ellis, 124
Board of Examiners: John Guarino, 124
Board of Examiners of Gasfitters: George Robbins, 98
amendment of building code re fall-out shelters, 183; amendment by
striking out Part 29 and insertion of new Part 29, 251
reimbursement of employee's claim: Hughes, Thomas J., 196, 212
transfers: $30,000 from Interest on Temporary Loans, $10,000 from
Interest on Refunded Taxes, 239, 242
Bus Lines
resolve re no change in routes of bus lines over Southern Expressway, 99
Buxton, Frank W.
Council resolution expressing gratitude of Council and citizenry of
Boston for service for 33 years as Public Library Trustee, 161
resignation as Public Library Trustee, 156
Cemeteries
petition of Congregation Adath Jeshurun to use for burial purposes
and as a cemetery land on Grove St., West Roxbury, 134, 206
petition of Italian Catholic Cemetery Association to use for burial
purposes and as a cemetery land on American Legion Highway, West
Roxbury, 186, 206
Cemetery Funds
acceptance of Chapter 13 of Acts of 1961 regulating use of cemetery
funds! 49, 101
Christmas Festival Committee
Council felicitations to Christmas Festival Committee and city
officers cooperating with them, 23
Christopher Columbus Parade, 1961
invitation to City Council to participate in parade, 188
City Clerk Department
communication from Board of Election Commissioners showing
eligibility of Thomas A. Suilivan as City Councillor, 9
communication from Secretary of School Committee re football
games at White Stadium, 220
communication re information for Special Commission . on Mu-
nicipal Home Rule, 227
contract for indexing of City Council Proceedings, 67
contract for reporting of City Council meetings, 67
draft of revision of city ordinances, 12, 39
list of jurors (City Document No. 39), 153
notice of city election to be held November 7, 201
notice of election to be held April 25 for Representative for Ward 14, 46
notice of preliminary city election to be held September 26, 1961, 181
preparation of names from Jury List for ballot box, 119
printing of Municipal Register, 11
printing of 3,000 copies of Revised Ordinances of 1961, 71
resignation of Joseph C. White as City Councillor, 93
transfer of $500 from Reserve Fund for Contractual Services, 195
transfer of petitions for annuities to Boston Retirement Board, 153
City Council
Patrick F. McDonough, President
James F. Coffey
John Patrick Connolly
William J. Foley, Jr.
Peter F. Hines
Christopher A. Iannella
John E. Kerrigan
Frederick C. Langone (elected May 1, 1961)
Edward F. McLaughlin, Jr. (resigned January 5, 1961)
Thomas A. Sullivan (elected January 5, 1961)
Joseph C. White (resigned May 1, 1961)
appointment of Coun. Kerrigan as Temporary Chairman of Executive
Committee, 7
appointment of Coun. McDonough as Temporary Vice-Chairman of
Executive Committee, 7
appointment of committees:
Appropriations and Finance: Couns. Sullivan (Chairman), Iannella
(Vice Chairman), Coffey, Kerrigan, Hines, Connolly, Foley, 22; 102
Claims: Couns. Foley (Chairman), Connolly (Vice Chairman),
Iannella, Coffey, Sullivan, 22, 102
Confirmations: Couns. Hines (Chairman), Iannella (Vice Chair-
man), Connolly, Coffey, Kerrigan, 22, 102
Executive: Couns. White (Chairman), Connolly (Vice Chairman),
Coffey, Foley, Hines, Iannella, Kerrigan, McDonough, Sullivan,
22; Couns. Connolly (Chairman), Kerrigan (Vice Chairman),
Coffey, Foley, Hines, Iannella, Langone, McDonough, Sullivan, 101
Hospitals: Couns. Connolly (Chairman), Kerrigan (Vice Chairman),
Coffey, Sullivan, Hines, 22; Couns. Langone (Chairman), Kerrigan
(Vice Chairman), Coffey, Sullivan, Hines, 102
Inspection of Prisons: Couns. Foley (Chairman), Coffey (Vice
Chairman), White, Iannella, Hines, 22; Coun. Langone, 102
Legislative Matters: Couns. Sullivan (Chairman), Iannella (Vice
Chairman), White, Hines, Foley, 22; Coun. Langone, 102
Licenses: Couns. Coffey (Chairman), Kerrigan (Vice Chairman),
Connolly, Hines, Iannella, 22, 102
Ordinances: Couns. Coffey (Chairman), Kerrigan (Vice Chairman),
White, Hines, Connolly, 22; Coun. Langone, 102
Perambulation of City Boundary Lines: Couns. Langone, Sul-
livan, 190
Public Housing: Couns. Iannella (Chairman), Coffey (Vice Chair-
man), Kerrigan, Connolly, Sullivan, 22, 102
Public Lands: Couns. Hines (Chairman), White (Vice Chairman),
Kerrigan, Coffey, Iannella, 22, 102
Public Services and Recreation: Couns. Connolly (Chairman),
Kerrigan (Vice Chairman), Sullivan, Hines, Foley, 22, 102
Rules: Couns. Kerrigan (Chairman), Connolly (Vice Chairman),
Foley, Iannella, Coffey, 22, 102
Urban Redevelopment, Rehabilitation and Renewal: Couns.
Iannella (Chairman), Hines (Vice Chairman), Coffey, Sullivan,
Foley, 22, 102
appointment of Couns. Coffey and Connolly as escort to Councillor-
elect Langone, 94
CITY
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CLAIMS
City Council, Continued
appointment of Couns. Foley and Kerrigan as escort to Mayor Collins,
1, 10
appointment of Couns. Sullivan and Iannella as escort to Mayor
Collins, 94
adjournment in memory of former Council President Edward M.
Gallagher, 231
adjournment in salutation to citizens recalled to active duty, 193
appearance of General Manager and Trustees of MTA before City
Council, 147, 152, 154, 156, 158, (2) 279
call for special meeting, 217
contract for indexing of City Council Proceedings, 67
contract for reporting of City Council committee meetings and hear-
ings,-67
contract for reporting of City Council meetings, 67
election of City Councillors for 1962-63, 261
election of Coun. McDonough as Council President, 16
election of Frederick C. Langone as City Councillor, 93
election of Nicholas J. DiMella as Document Clerk in City Messenger
Department, 81
election of Thomas A. Sullivan as City Councillor, 9
invitation to attend annual meeting of American Municipal Congress,
153
invitation to attend 1961 Annual Conference of Mayors, 71
invocations: 1, 9, 13, 15, 17, 25, 35, 46, 49, 55, 63, 66, 69, 76, 82, 84.
88, 93, 100, 108, 116, 120, 126, 133, 139, 150, 155, 160, 163, 166, 176,
183, 185, 191, 202, 208, 218, 222, 232, 238, 244, 250, 267, 272
motion to meet with Mayor re appropriation for salary survey, 206
orders:
amendment of Rules 28 and 33 of Rules of City Council for 1960-61, 23
congratulations to Commissioner Walsh and Parks and Recreation
Department on completion of Tremont Street Mall, 119
ordinance: charges to be paid for services rendered in Hospital De-
partment, 157
participation in Christopher Columbus Parade, 1961, 188
power of City Council to amend orders of Boston Housing Authority,
119, 124, 279
power of City Council to amend vote of Traffic Commission establish-
ing schedules of parking fines, 136, 143, 148
resignation of Edward F. McLaughlin as City Councillor, 9
resignation of Joseph C. White as City Councillor, 93
resolves :
adjournment in tribute to James Hermitage, 120
approval of legislation authorizing city to borrow $5,000,000 outside
debt limit for extraordinary repairs to buildings, 20
Boston Municipal Research Bureau report re salaries of elective and
executive positions in city, 175, 187
closing of General Electric Company's East Boston lamp works, 270
congratulations to Boston Latin School Band, the Band instructors,
and Dr. John Doyle, headmaster, 16
congratulations to Couns. Connolly and Langone for job well done, 278
congratulations to Frank T. Pedonti, 119
congratulations to Harry Blake, 175, 181
congratulations to Michael Pagliarulo, 278
congratulations to Postmaster General J. Edward Day, 158
congratulations to President Kennedy upon 44th birthday, 125
copies for Council from Redevelopment Authority on latest economic
feasibility reports on various projects, 181
extension of credit by banks for construction of fall-out shelters,
189, 197
felicitations to Christmas Festival Committee and city officials
cooperating with them, 23
gratitude of Council and citizens of Boston to Frank W. Buxton for
his 33 years of service as Library Trustee, 161
increased benefits for Police Department, 106, 220
invitation to Veterans of Foreign Wars to hold 1962 convention in
Boston, 154
loan of $5,000,000 for remodeling, reconstructing and extraordinary
improvements and repairs to buildings 18, 36, 44, (2) 48, 141;
rejected without prejudice, 164; new order, 164, 179, 188, 189, 206
naming of November 5, 1961, as "Taras Shevchenko Day," 206
passage of H.B. 1502 re Salary of City Councillors of Boston, 23, 26
payment of overtime wages to certain employees of Election Depart-
ment, 173
police and detention facilities in proposed Government Center, 33
regret at resignation of Coun. White, 94
retirement rights of Deputy Sheriffs in Suffolk County, 242
review of proposed changes and of entire West End Redevelopment, 45
salute to memory of Maurice Tobin, 119
status of study of Boston Harbor by Harvard School of Design, 45
votes for Council President: 6, 8, 10, 13, 16
welcome to Council visitors:
Catholic Youth Organization members, 230
Dr. Salvatore Lima, Mayor of Palermo, Italy, 148
Mrs. Harlan Edwards, member of Seattle City Council, 202
students on Student Exchange Program, 63, 68
former Coun. Joseph C. White, 274
Secretary of State Kevin White, 274
City Documents
No. 27: annual list of appointments by the Mayor of constables au-
thorized to serve civil process upon filing of bond, 56, 65
No. 29: annual list of appointments by the Mayor of minor officers
paid by fees, 57, 65
No. 43: report of Committee on Perambulation of Boundary Lines, 261
City Election
notice of preliminary city election on September 26, 1961, 181
City Employees
resolve re study to equalize pay scales of city employees, 23
City Messenger Department
approval by Boston Retirement Board of retirement of Thomas W.
McMahon, Document Man, 67
contract for reporting of City Council committee meetings and hear-
ings, 67
election of Nicholas J. DiMella as Document Clerk, 81
group photograph of Councillors for Council Chambers, 16
photographs of City Councillors for Municipal Register, 16
City of Boston Employees Union, Local No. 285
communication requesting meeting with Council acting as County
Commissioners of Suffolk County, 67
Civic Coordinating Committee
invitation to join Committee on Hospitals in inspection of city hos-
pitals, 87
Civil Defense
appointment of Director: Charles W. Sweeney, 169
appointment of Thomas J. Griffin as Acting Director, 197
Civil Defense Department
investigation of installations at Washington Street Subway con-
course, 161
retirement of John G. Pickett as Director, 169
transfer of fire station at Temple and River sts., Dorchester, to Civil
Defense Department, 68, 86
Civil War
order re committee to arrange civic observation of centennial anniversary
of Civil War, 11
Claims
(see also Pensions and Annuities)
indemnification of hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses :
Austin, Arthur T., 66, 71
Baldwin, Richard M., 7, 39
Baliszewski, Walter, 268
Bernasconi, Henry E., 14, 39, 241, 264
Borden, Ralph A., 7, 39, 204, 212
Boylan, Joseph, 14, 39, 102, 204, 212
Brady, Frederick J., 224, 246; Brogna, Ralph C, 152, 170
Bucelwicz, Frank F., 241, 264; Buckley, Bernard P., 66, 71
Bunker, Arthur W., 152, 170; Burrill, Robert N., 204, 212
Callaghan, Patrick, 66, 72; Camerlengo, Michael J., 224, 247
Canniff, John J., 7, 39; Carpenter, William G., 152, (2) 170, 224, 247
Cataldo, Alfred J., 14, 40; Clasby, Joseph M., 7, 40, 123, 130
Collins, Frederick J., 7, 40; Conley, Joseph E., 152, 170
Connell, Francis M., 11, 40; Connolly, John F., 123, 130
Cook, Paul F., 204, 212; Corbett, James J., 224, 247
Cornish, John R., 46, 58, 204, 212; Coye, Charles E., 241, 264
Coyne, Thomas J., 224, 247; Crehan, John J., 97, 102
Curran, Paul F., 204, 212; Curran, Philip F., 152, 171
Curran, Thomas E., 7, 40, 97, 102, 224, 247
Czarnowski, Stanley F., 152, 171
Davenport, Joseph M., 46, 58; DeMarco, Rosario M., 7, 40
Denault, Edward F., 97, 102; Dennehy, Dennis E., 7, 41, 46, 58
DePesa, Michele A., 224, 247; Desmond, William J., 204, 213
Dever, James M., 204, 213; Devine, John J., 46, 58, 179, 216
Devlin, George J., 152, 171; Dionne, Henry, 179, 264
DiRocco, Peter J., 241, 264; Dolan, Charles E., 224, 247
Donahue, John J., 204, 213; Donovan, Jeremiah J., 123, 131
Dowd, Charles R., 46, 59; Dowd, George T„ 152, 171
Downing, Arthur I., 46, 59, 204, 213, 241, 277
Duggan, John W., 46, 59; DuWors, Cletus H., 70, 209, 274
Eckler, Frank J., 97, 103; Emery, Daniel R., 179, 198
English, George V., 66, 72
CLAIMS (8)
CLAIMS
Claims, Continued
Fennelly, Ca/iice J., Jr., 152, 171; Fitzgerald, Joseph C, 7, 41
Fitzgerald, Joseph P., 46, 59; Flaherty, Everett A., 97, 103, 179, 198
Fleming, Charles J., 179, 198; Fleming, Gerald A., 123, 131, 204, 213
Flynn, William P., 241, 264; Foley, William E., 14, 41
Ford. Daniel G., 97, 103; Franklin, Lester W., 66, 72
Fratteroli, George A., 64, 101, 123, 131
Frost, Clarence X., 7, 41, 123, 131, 204, 213
Gorham, Thomas F., 7, 41; Goyette, Richard O., 204, 213
Grace, Anthony, 224, 248
Hackett, William E., 224, 248; Hamilton, Robert J., 97, 103
Hammond, William J., 241, 265; Hanbury, John E., 241, 265
Hanley, John M., 241, 265; Hardiman, Robert M., 241, 265
Harrington, Daniel F., 14, 41; Heim, Joseph T., 66, 72
Hennessey, Robert L., 97, 103; Henry, Joseph, 46, 59
Holland, George J., 241, 276; Holland, James F., 7, 41
Holland, Robert C., 57, 64; Hopkins, John A., 11, 42
Hurley, John J., 7, 42; Hurley, Walter F., 204, 214
Jerzylo, Anthony B., 179, 199; Johnson, Leonard C, 241, 268
Kavaxiaugh, Thomas J., 82, 125; Kearney, John J., 241, 268
Kenneally, Robert E., 123, 131; Kennedy, Bernard J., 152, 171
Kennedy, James D., 204, 214; Kennedy, Joseph E., 123, 131
Kennedy, Richard W., 97, 103, 204, 214; Keyes, Edward B., 179, 199
Kilduff, Paul M., 142, 230; Kilduff, William L., 97, 103
LaCasse, Raymond B., 33, 47; Langone, Anthony J., 97, 104
Leighton, George E., 241, 269; Liotta, Michael F., 7, 42
Logan, Arthur J., 179, 199; Lombard, Paul F., 152, 172
Lombardo, Michael J., 224, 269; Lowney, Edward V., 204, 214
Lucas, Joseph A., 152, 172
MacKay, Franklin E., 123, 136; Madden, James A., 14, 42
Maffei, John J., 97, 104, 123, 131, 152, 172, 204, 214, 241, 269
Maher, Alfred E., 152, 172; Mahoney, LeRoy J., 66, 81
Mallinson, Joseph W., 57, 64; Masiello, Anthony, 123, 132
Mayer, Carleton W., 66, 72; Mayo, Francis X., 66, 72, 241, 269
McCarthy, Daniel L., 97, 104; McCarthy, John J., 66, 73, 241, 269
McClennan, William Howard, 97, 104
McCloskey, George, 14, 42, 123, 132; McDevitt, John J., 97, 104
McDonough, John J., 179, 199; McGerity, Francis C, 97, 104
McGowan, Paul J., 97, 105; McGrath, James L., 224, 248
McHugh, John J., 66, 73; McLeod, Edward F., 204, 214
McNamara, John T., 14, 42; Monteiro, John G., 66, 73
Mullen, Donald R., 46, 59, 241, 269
Mullen, Richard B., 13, 14, 42, 123, 136, 241, 269
Murphy, George E., 224, 248; Murphy, Gerard D., 179, 199
Murphy, James F., 97, 105
Noonaxi, John F., 179, 199
O'Brien, Charles F., 204, 214; O'Brien, James F., 224, 248
O'Brien, John F., 224, 249; Ochs, Raymond F„ 204, 214
O'Connell, Thomas P., 241, 269
O'Connor, Bernard L., 46, 60, 97, 105, 123, 132, (2) 204, (2) 214
O'Connor, William E., 204, 215; O'Halloran, John T., 66, 73
O'Hearn, Walter E., 179, 200; O'Loughlin, Thomas J., (2) 66, (2) 73
O'Neill, John H., 123, 136, 179, 200
Pagliuca, James J., 123, 137; Panciocco, Gaspare G., 7, 43
Pascucci, Vincent J., 97, 105; Paulino, Louis G., 7, 43
Pepper, Louis A., 241, 270; Phillips, Lloyd C, 179, 200
Piazza, Frank J., 97, 137, 224, 249; Pishkin, Joseph F., 179, 200
Rattigan, Bradley F.} 123, 137; Reardon, Thomas C, 179, 200
Regan, John D., 246, 265; Roman, Benjamin S., 7, 44
Santoianni, Michael C-, 241, 270; Schofield, John J., Jr., 46, 60
Sferrazza, Roland P., 123, 137; Sharkey, Edward W., 97, 105
Shaughnessy, Robert J., 7, 44; Shea, William D., 152, 172, 241, 270
Slyman, Thomas G., 7, 44
Smith, George P., 14, 43, 52, 60, 123, 137, 152, 172, 204, 215
Smolinski, Stephen W. (referred December 5, I960), 132
Spear, Gerard D., 152, 173; Spitz, Albert G., 241, 270
Sullivan, Dennis J., 14, 43; Sybertz, Henry C, 204, 215
Thornton, Joseph P., 7, 43; Tierney, Eugene F., 241, 270
Tobin, Thomas M., 152, 173; Trementozzi, John J., 66, 74, 204, 215
Troy, Francis J., 224, 249; Tuberosa Michael, 14, 43
Utley, Frank E., 152, 173
Vitale, Vincent D., 46, 60
Vogel, Charles N., 15, 34, 84, 125, 187, 196, (2) 230
Walsh, Richard A., 97, 105, 152, 173
Walsh, William E., (2) 97, 105, 106, (2) 137; Walsh, William J., 15,44
Walsh, William J., Jr., 123, 179, 200; White, Frederick W., 14, 44
White, John F., 66, 74; Williams, John C, 152, 173
Woods, Joseph B., 241, 270; Wright, William F., 66, 74
personal injuries:
Agostine, Mary H., 185; Allix, Marie, 10; Aim, Marjorie, 245
Arline, James, 240; Arsenault, Mary, 204
Baluszaitis, Helen, 82; Barbati, Albino, 77; Barden, Anne, 77
Barry, Alice E., 6; Beckman, William R., 123
Bergen, Mary M., 82; Berkman, Ada, 84; Berman, Esther, 195
Bloom, Minnie, 168; Blumsack, Louis, 151
Brady, Madeline E., 195, 219; Brown, John D., 151
Brown, Raymond L., 204; Buff man, Elizabeth, 185
Burnham, Wilbur and Robert, 100
Camoria, Paul P., 82; Campo, Rita, 178
Cantwell, Bridget, 84; Cardinale, Anna, 142
Carey, Annie, 260; Carroll, Elizabeth L., 123
Carroll, John J., 123; Cary, Elliot, 196; Christian, Helen S., 219
Collyns, Donald, 142; Connors, Michael L., 23
Conroy, Florence M., 204; Conville, Patricia, 14
Corrigan, Nellie S., 268; Crandall, Frances M., 224
Cunningham, Catherine, 236; Curren, Margaret J., 160
Claims, Continued
DeMedio, Rose, 142; Derderian, Margaret, 236
Desfosses, Geneva, 219; Diorio, Rocco, 142
Donnelly, James W., 245; Downey, William J., 151
Duncan, Bridget, 245; Dunn, Mary Ann, 123
Fair, M. Frances, 77; Farrand, Ann, 37; Finkel, Anna, 14
Fitzpatrick, Thomas, 142; Flaherty, Ruth Ann, 219
Flashtase, Mary E., 240; Foy, James and Mary, 123
Frane, Edward W., 219; Fuccillo, Celia, 151
Gaffney, Marion I., 196; Garland, William C, 14
Gass, Joseph C, 236; George, Peter, 123
Giannetta, Domenic, 151; Gillespie, John P., 116
Gillis, Mary E., 178; Giovanelli, Michael, 37
Gorman, John T., 37; Granara, J. Ralph, 268
Guild, Helen, 113
Harden, Clemmie, 240; Healy, Robert, Jr., 160
Hellen, Alice M., 164; Hodges, Joseph F. and John F., 57, 224
Holtzman, Jacob, 10; Horovitz, Julius C, 46
Hullquist, Pearl V., 46; Hunnefeld, Barbara, 15; Hurwitz, Rena, 196
Jennings, Edna., 10; Jennings, Raymond D., Jr., 57
Johnson, Helen M., 151; Johnson, Julian, 224
Kajin, Seymour J., 168; Kane, Samuel, 236
Katarousky, Dorothy, 186; Keating, William, 37
Kelleher, Thelma, 236; Kelley, John D., 142, 204
Kiely, Regina Anne, 15; Kilduff, Anna A., 219
Lawrence, Anita, 37; Leech, Margaret, 127
Legelis, Mersa, 160; Long, Ethel, 273; Losh, Herbert, 6
Lynch, Florence, 142
Malarsky, Sarah, 219; Massaro, Josephine, 209
McCarthy, John, 37; McCluskey, Daniel F., 116
McDermott, Mary, 113; McFadden, Mildred F., 142
McGillivray, John, 245; McGrale, Mary M., 160
McKim, Marie G., 89; Mesluk, Daniel, 152 ,
Mesluk, Dorothy C, 152; Mesluk, Marilyn, 152, 164
Morrissey, Kathleen M., 37; Mulligan, Anna T., 134
Murphy, Marcella, 15; Murphy, Richard, 240
N_azza.ro, Vincent J., 116; Nelson, Helena, 82; Newman, Sylvia, 37
O'Malley, Ellen, 219; O'Neill, Arthur J., 96; Opila, Bartlomej, 96
Papadopoulos, Angel ike, 151 ; Payne, Leslie F., 14
Pihtsopoulos, Ernest, 260; Portnoy, Rae, 237
Quevillon, Leo F., 52
Roche, Denise, 245; Rohtstein, Irving, 96
Ross, Louise A., 142; Rubin, Matilda, 100
Sajpe, Lynette, 219; Sanchez, Hazel V., 240
Santaniello, Frank R., 152; Savage, Monica H., 77
Senier, Leo, 96; Shapiro, Barry, 70; Shea, Gail, 14
Sirois, Eleanor, 168; Smith, Daniel, 164
Smith, Dorothy C, 164; Smith, John H., 152, 164
Stanley, Cornelius, 127; Starbile, Donald J., 261
Stein, Elsie, 237; Sullivan, Timothy F., 89
Taylor, Donald R., 52; Tiriticco, Vita, 15; Tirrell, Winifred, 161
Tobin, Gerard L , 142; Torpey, Joseph, 15; True, Esther L., 113
Volenti, Edward, 23
Ward, Mary C, 113; Webber, Amelia M. and Robert P., 113
Weller, Joseph, 186; Wolfson, Jacob S., 37
York, Mary, 219; Young, Walter H., 219
property damage:
A & E Paper Co., Inc., 185; Abbott Rental Co., 63
Adley Express Co., 160; Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 236
Allen, Mrs. Timothy C, 46; Aim, Marjorie, 245
Altieri, Frank, 33; American Meteorological Society, 260
Anastos, William, 260; Andreottola, Modestino, 142
AngeUi, Mrs. Douglas, 57
Apahouser Corporation of New England, 209
Arris, Isabel, 14; Athol Police Department, 245
Avis Rent-a-Car System-General Rental Co., 236
Bailet, Joseph C, 22; Baluszaites, Helen, 82
Baranowski, Anna M., 57; Barber, Oddous, 240
Barb-Phil Trust and Longwood Hospital, 236
Bay State Calculator Co., Inc., 240; Bedigan, Richard L., 127
BeUantoni, Joseph and Marie C., 123; Benjamin, George S., 69
Berkowitz, B., & Son, 204
Berkshire Mutual Fire Insurance Co., 273
Berman, Esther, 195; Bernazzine, Mr. and Mrs. Augustine, 69
Berry (S.) Realty Management, 69; Bickerton, Dorothy, 245
Birmingham, Paul B., 63; Blasi, Mrs. Anthony, 236
Block, Bernard H., 46; Blumsack, Louis, 151
Boncore, Angelo, 22; Boston Janitors Supply Co., Inc., 22
Bowen, James F., Sr., 134; Briguglio, Emily, 57
Brown, Mrs. John S., 70; Brown, Paul H., 66
Buckley and Scott, 84; Budd, Mr. and Mrs. Louis, 156
Bunszel, John J., 195; Burke, Edward J., 10
Burke, Hannah M., 198; Burnham, Wilbur and Robert, 100
Burns, John E., 168, 204; Butts, Dr. Vincent, 46
Calahan, Richard, 273; Callaghan, John E., 82
Cambria, Paul P., 82; Camden Fire Insurance Association, 156
CampanelU, George, 168; Cannon, Louise R., 15
Caponigro, Estate of Joseph G., 37
Cargo-Imperial Freight Lines, Inc., 151
Casler, Saul, 23; Cassis, Jeanne Hammond, 236
Causi, Anne, 63; Cavallaro, Americo, 84
Chandler, Lillian F., 10; Cianci, Frank B., 178
Cibotti, Mrs., 100; Citizens Casualty Co. of New York, 84
Ciulla, Anthony, 127; Clark & Cook, Inc., 70
Clarke, Velma, 10; Clattenburg, George A., 134
CLAIMS
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CLAIMS
Claims, Continued
Coakley, Timothy L., 96; Codman Square Taxi, Inc., 116
Cohen, Albert H., 52; Colello, Mrs. Oresto, 196
Conley, Francis G., 260; Connolly, Richard F., 82
Constan, Agathos, 273; Coogan, Virginia G., 23
Cooksey, Lillian M., 156; Copley Square Hotel, 14
Corcoran, Mary, 151; Corrigan, John J., 52
Corso, Mario, 57; Costagliola, Peter, 46
Coyne, Catherine, 164; Crowder, Malcolm, 116
Cuneo, Leonard E., 33
D'Agostino, Mrs. A., 10; Dailey, Margaret, 15
Daniels, Miriam, 268; DeBenedictis, Edward, 164
DeCologero, Anthony, 236; Derderian, Margaret, 236
DeRosa Meat Market, 168; DeStefano, Augustine, 66
Devine, John J., 165; Diamond Parlor Furniture Co., 186
DiCenzo, Frank, 186; Dietel, Annette E., 33
DiGiorgio, John A., 96; Dillon, Eli, 156
Dirsa, Elizabeth, 168; Doe, Sullivan & Co., Inc., 245
Doherty, Marjorie R., 240; Donlon, Patrick J., 15
Donnelly, James W., 245; Donoghue, James H., 240
Doyle, John J., 57; Duncan, Bridget, 245
Emmco Insurance Co., 224
Employers Liability Assurance Corporation, 142, 186
Esposito, Alfred, 14
Facey, Donald G., 33
Factory Mutual Liability Insurance Co. of America, 116
Farino, Rocco A., 224; Farquhar, Frances, 113
Favas, Mrs. Lawrence, 224; Federal Cab, Inc., 151
Fine, Esther, 10; Finn, Henry M., 178; Finn, Martha G., 134
Finster, Elizabeth C, 273; Florino, Richard J., 142
Florino, Richard L., 116; Flynn, Robert J., 160
Fopiano, Louise, 46; Ford, Mrs. Wilfred, 127
Forest Hills Independent Taxi, Inc., 204
Fornaro, Margaret E., 46; Foy, James and Mary, 123
Frazian, Nicholas, 219; Friedman, Joseph, 96
Gaean, Joseph L.., 70; Gagan, Warren G., 6
Gallagher, Frank C, 96; Gantley, John L., 113
Gavin, Basil et al., 46; Gaynor, Hilda, 57
General Fireproofing Co., 23; Geokas, Stella, 260
Gerrior, Michael J., 77; Gilbert, Kendall C, 196
Gilkey, Duane C, 96; Gillis, Mary E., 77; Gioia, Andrew, 219
Giuffrida, Maria, 168; Graff eo, Anthony J., 6
Graves, Lawson T., 10; Gray, James F., 37; Gray, Morris B., 113
Green, Benjamin J., 151 ; Greene, Joseph D., 57
Greenwood, George C, 260; Griffith, Fred, 63
Grimes, Mary E., 63; Grodberg, Robert S., 142
Guisti, Aida, 196, 240
liagar, Preston I., 134; Hagopian, Margaret, 70
Halzel, Lawrence, 273; Hampshire House, 23
Hardware Mutuals, 52, 156, 260
Harrington, Arthur E. and Mary, 168; Harrington, Frank, 240
Hemenway, Mrs. Harold D., 151; Hendricks, Thomas J., 160
Hetter, Frederick, 160; Heyward, William B., 82
Higgins, Daniel J., 219; Higgins, Matthew F., 219
Hodges, Joseph F. and John F., 57, 224; Hoey, Edward P., 63
Hogan, C. J., Inc., 96; Hogan, Lavinia A., 273
Holland, Elizabeth, 57; Horkan, Patrick K., 23
Howard, Joseph F., Jr., 164; Howard, Thomas J., 113
Howitt, Thomas and Annie R., 179; Hurley, Joseph M., 186
Hurley, Robert C, 10; Hyman, Carl, 113
lannaccone, Constantino, 168; Ideal Tomato Co., 77
Ina Insurance by North America, 52; Ingham & Co., Inc., 209
Innello, Joseph J., 179; Ivers, Carroll A., 260
Jacobs, Sumner, 89; Jeffries Disposal Corporation, 63
Jennings, Raymond D., Jr., 57; John, Jeannette, 23
Jones, Georginia, 186; Jordan, James E., 52
Jordan Marsh Co., 14; Joyce, Eileen, 52
Kaplan (Simon) & Co., 82; Kates, Sidney, 240
Keane, Elizabeth R., 204; Keith, James H., Jr., 268
Kelley, David J., 96; Kelley, James J., 82
Kelley, John D., 142, 204; Keselman, Benjamin, 100
Keville, Thomas J., 245; Keyes, Francis H., 168
Kiarsia, Stephen G., 100; Kiley, Margaret, 6; Kinan, Kaleed A., 46
Kocyk, Theodore. 113; Kokoros, Christos, 224
Kontrouba, Angelina, 70; Kustka, George L., 186
LaCritz, Mrs. M., 179; Laing, Robert, 33
LaNotizia Publishing Co., 84; Laubenstein, Charles J., 260
Legelis, Mersa, 160; Lenehan, Joseph N., 23
Leslie, George V., 186; Leventhal, Hilda, 57
Leveroni, Arthur J., Jr., 37; Liuzza, Francesco, 84
Locke, Frank, 219; Lowe, Alfred A., 142
Luke, Willard R., 273; Lundgren, Lillian V., 77
Lynch, Francis E., Jr., 70; Lynch, William, 127
M & A Fruit Market, 168; Machain, Marie T., 82
Maclntyre, Fay & Thayer Insurance Agency, 240
Maher, John F., Jr., 15; Marathas, Nicholas, 245
Marcella, William F., 204; Marmo, Nicholas, 245
Martins, Armando S., 219; Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, 37, 134
Maywood Taxi Co., Inc., 52; McCarthy, Claire E., 63
McCauley, E. G., 245; McCluskey, Daniel F., 116
McDonnell, Elizabeth, 113; McDonough, James M., 113
Mclnnis, Roddie, 77; McKinnon, Stephen E., 123
McLaughlin, Helen, 33; McMahon, James F., 96
Meer, Julius, 37; Mercury Sportswear Co., Inc., 37
Merrill, John E., 224; Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Co., 260
Mesluk, Daniel, 152; Mesluk, Dorothy C, 152; Mesluk, Marilyn, 152
Minard, James E., 46; Montini, Rita M., 63
Claims, Continued
Moothart, Gerald G., 113; Morris, John J., 134
Morrissey, Patrick O., 33, 37; Motors Insurance Corporation, 236
Munro, John A., 100; Murphy, Kathryn V., 66
N.ault, Raymond F., 33, 82; Nazzaro, Francis P., 204
Nelligan, Frances, 37; Nelson, Helena, 82; Nicosia, Grace, 57
Nordberg, Anne, 63; Norman, Julius, 66; Norton, Thomas, 15
O'Brien, Edgar V., 160; O'Brien, Stephen J., 142
Oil Heating Installations, Inc., 186; Old Colony Insurance Co., 89
O'Neill, Evelyn R., 196; O'Reilly, Joseph M., 25
O'Rourke, Hugh F., 260
Paige, Peter N., 77; Paulding, Robert L., 196
Penney, Sydney W., 33; Pennsylvania Insurance Co., 196
Pesaturo Co., 70; Petrilli, Virgilio Mario, 273
Peznola, Guy R., 196; Phillips, A. F., 52
Phoenix Insurance Co., 209; Picardi, Edward G., 113
Pierce, William J., 196; Pintsopoulos, Ernest, 260
Pitts, Kenneth, 66; Pucillo, James, 70; Purity Cheese Co., 168
Quevillon, Leo F., 52
Raffaele, Vincent, 77; Rafuse, Charles W., 70
Ramey, Edgar M., 46; Ray, George W., Jr., 14
Rea, Jean M., 240; Rice, Richard J., 10, 15
Richmond, Joseph, 37; Robinson, Ruth, 186; Roche, Denise, 245
Rofe, Irene T., 246; Rogers, Aubrey H., 82; Rogers, Cecilia D., 46
Roxy Trust, 52; Russo, Patrick F., 142
Sahagien, Edward, 37; Saltman, Louis, 209
Sandy's Stores, Inc., 33; Santapaola, Anthony, 23
Satkevich, Eva B., 32; Savage, George B., 219
Saville, Vincent, 240; Schaefer,Nina M., 268
Schultz, William F., 37; Service Fire Insurance Co., 70
Sexton, Agnes E., 23; Shaw-Walker Co., 186; Shea, Gail, 14
Short, Cecil S., 152; Shuman, George, 46
Singer (Carl L.) Co., Inc., 195; Slade, Mrs. Frederick W., 196
Smith, Dexter H. and Helen L., 15; Smith, George W., 63
Smith, John H., 152; Spagnuolo, Alfonso, 96, 100
Stafford, James M., 152; Stanley, Cornelius C, 127
Stapleton, Richard J., 6; State Farm Mutual Insurance Co., 237
Stearns, Robert E., 127; Steele, Stanley, 168
Sullivan, Edward M., Jr., 82; Sullivan, Helen J., 82
Sweeney, Edmund M., 179
Tabachnick, Abraham, 186; Tarvizian, Charles, 240
Taylor, Donald R., 52; The Travellers, 237, 273
Thompson, George, 127; Tighe, Francis, 57; Toomey, Francis L., 77
Tosi, Ettore W., 82; Trieff, Abraham, 37; Trodella, Carmine, 37
Trotman, Mrs. Ralph, 268; Tuminelli, Frank P., 64
Underbill, John J., 142; Uni, Miriam, 240
Union Carbide Plastics Co., 52; United States Post Office, 6
Vaicjurgis, Joseph, 57; Van Aken, Josephine, 57
van der Horst, Rudi L., 6; Veal, Anna, 96
Ventola, Angelina, 127; Vivolo, John M., 37
Voci, Geraldine, 168; Vozzella, Ralph F., 196
Waldron, Julia, 237, 240; Ward, Clara S., 77
Wasserman, Esther, 46; Webber, Amelia M. and Robert P., 113
Weinstein, Samuel, 37; Wentworth, Paul C, Jr., 196
Westfall, James S., 156; Wexler, Stanley, 240
Whiting Milk Co., 100; Whittier, C. W. and Brothers, Agents, 168
Willems, William J. and Marie T., 123; Williams, Logan J., Jr., 168
Wortzman, Philip, 10
Yale Transport Corporation, 10; York Realty, Inc., 116
Zizza, Philip, 57; Zygala, Chester, 246
property loss:
Floortown, 186
Grossman, Gerald, 240
Waldron, Anthony J., 134
refunds:
Alf Realty Trust, 156
Bukuras, Peter, 195
Ciampa, D. & L., 123
Cornell, Phil, 236
Cuscianna (Concetta), Estate of, 116
Davis, Claude E-, 204
Dorchester Athletic Associates, 116
Foley Funeral Service, 96
Froempter, R. O., 260
Gill, Daniel P., 178
Harris, Edna M., 70
Kelliher (M. S.) Co., 273
Masterman, Edward I., 224
Moore, Edward, 186
Morris, Richard J., 168
O'Leary, Patrick J.,J£6
Panagacos, Charles D., 52
Shordoni, Ralph, 84
Tasselari, Kalem, 84
Weiderhorn, Jennie, 186
White (Sammy), Inc., 33, 47
Williams, Anne, 15
reimbursement of employees' claims:
Antonelli, Alfred C, 10; Ashey, Samuel E., 96
Austin, Arthur T., 127, 149; Austin, Walter G., 134, 168
Barry, Garrett G., 204; Batts, Arthur J., 185
Berlo, Raymond H., 178, 204; Bova, Joseph, 89, 100
Bowie, Robert E., 160; Brennan, John V., 185, 204
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COMMITTEE
Claims, Continued
Burke, James F., 77; Bush, Robert T., 164
Butterworth, Walter M., 100, 117
Campbell, James H., (2) 196; Campbell, John L., 268
Carle, HarolcTA., Jr., 186; Carney, Michael J., 66
Chace, Robert, 123, 130; Chenette, John J., 186
Conlev. Leo E. (referred Dec. 5, 1960), 34, 82, 99
Connolly, James F., 89; Corbett, Edward J., 57, 72
Cotugno, Matthew J., 123; Cox, Arthur E., 186
Coyne, Joseph L., 186; Cunningham, Patrick J., 14
Davis, Emory J., Jr., 70, 83; Davis, John R., 260
DiFrummolo, Vincent J., 123, 149; Doherty, Henry E., 142, 153
Dolan, Edwarjd H., 57, 160, 180; Donnelly, Michael F., 164
Doucette, John J., 52
Eggers, Frederick J., 260
Fennelly, Canice J., Jr., 236, 268; Ferraro, Peter M., 236
Flynn, Edward J., 260
Gallagher, William B., 70; Gambardello, Frank, 23
Giblin, James F., 70; Gillis, Joseph A., 168, 188
Goode, Mark A., 142, 153; Gorham, Joseph L., 160, 180
Griffin, Coleman J., 151
Hardaway, James E., 70, 83; Harrington, Daniel F., 70
Hastings, Paul J., 82, 99; Hatfield, Leon J., 6
Hendry, Donald J., 96; Henry, Thomas J., 142
Hillier, William H., 178, 204; Hogan, William J., 6, 34
Hooley, James J., 196; Horton, John J., (2) 196, (2) 212
Hudson, Richard J., 164; Hughes, Thomas J., 212
Kalish, Lawrence, 219; Kane, Francis J., 186, 204
Kelley, John E.t 113, 125; Kennedy, Arthur J., 151, 180
Kennedy, Haskell O., 186; Kenney, George L., 164, 246
Kief, Edmund L., 10
Laffin, John E., 14; Laing, Robert E., 151
Lambrecht, Paul J., 15; Lanata, Joseph, 160, 199
Libertatore, Louis C., 142; Logue, William T., 96
Lydon, William V., 77; Lynch, Hugh F., 10; Lynch, James J., 52
MacDonald, John F., 84; Magrath, Robert D., 52
Mallard, William T., 52, 60; Masucci, Fred J., 151
Mayer, Carleton W., 219; McCarthy, Joseph C, Jr., 245, 268
McClennan, Frederick W., 96; McCormick, Francis X., 160, 199
Mellon, James F., 10; Morehouse, Raymond B., 186
Moser, Roy D., 268; Mulhane, William A., 142
Mullen, Robert E., 142, 153; Murphy, John J., 196
Nagle, Joseph V., (5) 186; Nee, Thomas W., 245
Nolan, John T., 186, 205
O'Brien, Joseph, 14; O'Brien, William H., 10
Ochs, Raymond F;, 96; Odenweller, John E., 77
O'Donnell, John G., 160; O'Mara, Edward R., 52, 60
O'Neil, Thomas H., (2) 245, 246; O'Rourke, John J., 10
Otto, Joseph J., 82
Peterson, Leo J., 15, 34; Petrucci, Joseph C, 89
Philbrick, William A., 142; Powers, William G., 152
Prendergast, John J., 6, 34; Prout, Roy E., 186
Provenzano, Vincent, 142, 153
Quigg, William, 96
Rappa, Edward P., 100; Ricci, Leonard F., 70
Riordan, Charles S., 186; Rotundo, Samuel, 33, 142
Ryan, Donald E., 63
Santoianni, Michael C, 224; Scott, Anthony L., Jr., 46
Shea, James V., (3) 33, 73; Spruill, Philip E., 219
Stonewick, Joseph C, 63; Stronach, John J., 82, 99
Sweeney, Daniel J., 66, 74; Sweeney, Joseph A., 52, 60
Thornton, Joseph P., (5) 100, 117; Tierney, Robert L., 70
Trainor, Raymond, 237
Walton, Paul D., 6, 34; Wilhelm, Francis J., 66, 74
Wojcieckowski, Walter, 15
Yovanna, Michael J., 142, 154
two days' pay:
Almeida, Frank J., 240
Claims, Committee on
members: Couns. Foley (Chairman), Connolly (Vice Chairman)
Iannella, Coffey, Sullivan, 22, 102
committee reports: 34, 39, 47, 58, 64, 67, 71, 81, 83, 86, 91, 99, 102,
117, 124, 130, 136, 149, 153, 170, 180, 188, 198, 204, 212, 230, 246,
264, 268, 276, 277
matters referred: 7, (2) 11, (3) 14, (2) 15, 22, 23, (3) 33, (2) 37, (2) 46,
(3) 52, (2) 57, 63, (3) 64, (3) 66, 69, (2) 70, (2) 77, (2) 82, (2) 84, 89,
96, 97, 100, 101, 113, (2) 116, (3) 123, 127, 134, (3) 142, 151, 152, 156
160, 164, 168, 178, 179, 185, 187, 195, (2) 204 (2) 209 219, (2) 224.
236, 240, 241, 245, 246, 260, (2) 268, 273, 274
Classification and Compensation Plans
adjustment of compensation grade of Messenger and Clerical
Assistant, Supreme Judicial Court, 168, 182
adjustment of grade allocation of Chief Stenographer and Indict-
ment Clerk, Suffolk County (referred December 19, 1960), 47
amendment of compensation grade for Assistant Superintendent
Court House, 18, 58
amendment of compensation grade for Superintendent, Court House,
15, 58
classification title of Head Administrative Clerk, Superior Criminal
Court, Clerk's Office, 267
Classification and Compensation Plans, Continued
compensation grade adjustments for certain classifications, 275
duties of Deputy Assistant Clerk, Municipal Civil and Criminal
Courts, 155
reclassification of position of Jail Nurse to Matron-Nurse, 189, 205
resolve re employee compensation and classification study, 114
resolve re reclassification study of city and county employees, 181
revision of compensation grade for classification of Head Statistical
Clerk, Boston Juvenile Court, 194, 220
transfer of $35,000 from Reserve Fund to Administrative Services
Department for review of classification and compensation plans for
city and county, 183, 279
Clerk of Committees Department
appointment of Anthony Marino as temporary clerk, 81
appointment of Michael A. Flynn as temporary clerk, 15
appointment of one temporary clerk in department, 15
printing of pocket edition of "Organization of the City Govern-
ment," 11
temporary appointments in department: 11, 61, 81, 125, 146, 161,
181, 201, 231, 249
Club 575 Corporation
sale by city of fire station at 84 Northampton st. to Club 575 Corpora-
tion, 88, 111, 128, 135, 146, 170
Coal
appointment of weighers:
Adler, Benjamin H., 69, 86
Birmingham, Donald J., 84, 91
Freeman, Reed, 17, 33
Reed, James W., 223, 237
Roscio, Vincent, 120, 130
Coffey, James S., Councillor
committee appointments: Appropriations and Finance, Claims,
Confirmations, Executive, Hospitals, Inspection of Prisons, Licenses
(Chairman), Ordinances (Chairman), Public Housing (Vice Chair-
man), Public Lands, Rules, Urban Redevelopment, Rehabilitation
and Renewal, 22, 101 ; escort to Mayor, 94
committee reports:
Licenses: 23, 61, 67, 71, 113, 146, 188, 205, 209, 227, 275
Ordinances: 39, 53, 89, 113, 164, 169, 220, 246, 262
motions: 74, 78, 124, 245
orders:
appointment of Anthony Marno as temporary clerk, 81
election of Document Clerk in City Messenger Department, 81
installation of pedestrian lights at Maverick and Cottage sts., 200
(with Coun. Langone)
lease of fire station to Carmine Dantone Post No. 13, Am. Vets., 242
(with Coun. Langone)
naming square in honor of Fiorentino J. Dicarolis, 201
pension for Charles F. Gardella, 142
ordinances:
charges for services in City Hospital, 157 (by Coun. Kerrigan)
extreme height of buildings on Commonwealth ave., 169
providing further against littered streets, 278
resolves:
closing of General Electric Company's East Boston lamp works, 270
(with Coun. Foley)
congratulations to Couns. Connolly and Langone for job well done, 278
congratulations to Frank T. Pedonti, 119 (with Coun. Kerrigan)
contracts for conversion of cargo ships into Special Missile tracking
vessels for Massachusetts shipyards, 11
Committee to Memorialize Veterans
naming of squares in honor of deceased veterans:
John Patrick Bonner, Royal st. and Coolidge rd., Ward 22, 182, 233
Fiorentino J. DiCarolis, Meridian and Lexington sts., Ward 1, 201, 223
Joseph J. Kilgariff, Breck and Bostonia aves., Ward 22, 189, 223
Victor P. Plesson, Shepherd and Huntington aves., Ward 10, 83, 111
John Walsh, Pontiac and Cherokee sts., Ward 10, 83, 111
relocation of Martin J. Lawless sq. at Tremont and Worthington sts.,
Ward 10, 201, 223
Committee on Civic Improvement and Delinquency
Prevention
communication from James A. Travers, Director of Youth Activities
Bureau, 229
order requesting report re recent difficulties at White Stadium, 211
COMMONWEALTH
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EASTERN
Commonwealth Avenue
ordinance re height of certain buildings on Commonwealth ave., 151
Confirmations Committee on
members: Couns. Hines (Chairman), Iannella (Vice Chairman),
Connolly, Coffey, Kerrigan, 22, 102
committee reports: 33, 44, 47, 65, 67, 74, 86, 91, 114, 116, 124, 130,
146, 162, 179, 198, 205, 220, 228, 237, 261, 276
matters referred: 26, 35, (2) 57, 61, 66, 82, 95, 100, 108, 116, 120,
133, 146, 166, 188, (2) 192, 210, 218, 223, 266, 272
Congregation Adath Jeshurun
petition for use of land on Grove st., West Roxbury, for burial
purposes and as a cemetery, 134, 206
Connolly, John Patrick, Councillor
acting chairman: 1-8, 9-12, 13-14, 15, 17-20, 116-119, 120-125,
150-151, 158, 166-169, 174-175, 180-181, 191-196, 221, 249
committee appointments: Appropriations and Finance, Claims
(Vice Chairman), Confirmations, Executive (Vice Chairman), Hos-
pitals (Chairman), Licenses, Ordinances, Public Housing, Public
Services and Recreation (Chairman), Rules (Vice Chairman), 22;
escort to Mayor, 94; (revised appointments) Appropriations and
Finance, Claims (Vice Chairman), Confirmations, Licenses, Ordi-
nances, Public Housing, Public Services and Recreation (Chairman),
Rules (Vice Chairman), 101
committee reports:
Claims: 58
Executive: (2) 47, 53, 74, 107, 129, 135, 147, 180, 182, 206, 220,
242, 266, 279
Public Services and Recreation: 47, 58, 124, 130, 136, 146, 205
motions: 61, 67, 68, 184, 206
orders:
action by Public Improvement Commission re dissatisfaction of
Flower Market membership, 65
amendment of Rules 28 and 33 of City Council Rules for 1960-61, 23
appointment of Michael A. Flynn as additional temporary clerk, 15
appointment of one temporary clerk in Clerk of Committees De-
partment, 15
election of City Councillor to fill unexpired term caused by resigna-
tion of Coun. McLaughlin, 9
election of two Councillors as managers of Old South Association in
Boston, 11
equipping and policing of Norfolk Street Playground, 114
improvement of Grove Street section of West Roxbury, 61
information re employees hired by Boston Housing Authority after
April 1, 1961, 132
inspection of Harrison sq. and Beach st., Dorchester, as site for
housing project, 209
installation of traffic signals at Boston University Bridge and Com-
monwealth ave., 114 (for Coun. McDonough)
invitation to Alan B. Shepard, Jr., to be guest of honor on June 17
celebration, 106
naming of Government Center as James M. Curley Memorial, 230
opinion re right of City Council to summons members of Boston
Housing Authority, 173
parking faculties for City Hospital employees, 190
payment of overtime wages to certain employees of Election De-
partment, 173
preparation of Jury List, 119
printing of "Municipal Register," 11
printing of pocket edition of "Organization of City Government," 11
reactivation of practice putting green at Franklin Park Golf Course, 23
repaving or reconstruction of Ashmont St., 62 (with Coun. Mc-
Donough)
relieving Boston from maintenance of Blackstone St., 61
survey of rents charged old age recipients, 91
temporary appointments to Clerk of Committees Department, 11, 125
presentation of gavel from Council members to President McDonough.
278
resolve:
regret at resignation of Coun. White, 94
statements: 53, 129, 179, 243, 280
Council resolve congratulating Couns. Connolly and Langone for
job well done, 278
Constables
annual list (City Document No. 27) of constables entitled to serve
civil process on filing of bond, 56, 65
bond approvals: 39, 53, 70, 77, 83, 84, 89, 97, 101, 113, 124, 127, 164,
169, 209, 237, 241
with power to serve civil process upon filing bond:
Arbeely, George, 108, 116, 135
Borofsky, Arthur, 100, 114, 116
Cuzzi, Anthony N., 210, 220, 237
DelSordo, Ralph J., 120, 130, 135
Goldstein, Melvin, 188, 198, 209
Constables, Continued
Impemba, Martin N., 116, 124, 127
Kofman, Samuel, 116, 124, 143
Levine, Sydney, 17, 33, 39, 67
Luciano, Alfonso, Jr., 218, 228, 241
Marcus, Norman, 66, 83
McArdle, Joseph F., 272
McCarthy, William E., 63, 67, 70
McDonald, Richard F., 223, 237, 241
Nicholson, John J., 120, 130, 135
Panica, John F., 166, 179, 197
Pierce, George N., 67
Rogovay, Whitney A., 26, 44, 53, 84
Sheehy, Patrick Paul, 108, 116, 152
Simms, Charles E., 67
Sneider, Harry H., 266, 276
Spina, Angelo, 210, 220
Swan, Robert O., 120, 130, 152
Thompson, Emma E., 95, 114, 143
Welch, Michael F., Jr., 100, 114
Wigan, Elijah A., 116, 124, 135
Wright, Charles W., 69, 86, 89
Contracts and Contractors
notice of interest in contracts:
Maxwell B. Grossman, 113, 179
Samuel J. Tomasello, 113
Cornhill Properties
meeting of Boston Redevelopment Authority with Counoil committee
re "Williamsburg" treatment of Cornhill properties, 162
County Commissioners, Suffolk County
communication from City of Boston Employees Union, Local No.
285, requesting meeting, 67
communication from Commissioner of Probation re rescheduled
salaries for probation officers, 37, 47
order re representation of Revere, Chelsea and Winthrop on Com-
mission, 237
Curley, James M.
order re naming Government Center the James M. Curley Memorial, 230
Curley, Rev. Francis X.
invocation: 272
Day, Postmaster General J. Edward
Council congratulations upon designation of " Nationwide Improve-
ment MaU Service Day," 158
Deaths
Edward M. Gallagher, 231
James Hermitage, 129
Departmental Buildings
amendment of order for loan of $7,500,000 for construction of de-
partmental buildings (passed September 27, 1954), by striking out
sum of $7,500,000 and inserting sum of $1,750,000, 141, 164, (2) 169
Departmental Equipment
loan of $150,000 for departmental equipment, 10, 16
loan of $3,000,000 (referred December 27, 1960), for additional de-
partmental equipment, 52, (2) 53, 89
East Boston Second Tunnel
notice from Massachusetts Turnpike Authority of taking for location
of tunnel, 70, 187
East Boston Stadium
Council order re renaming Stadium the East Boston Memorial Stadium
154, 160
Eastern Massachusetts Drum and Bugle Corps
Association
use of Maurice J. Tobin Gymnasium on April 16 by corps, 5
EASTERN
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FIRE
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company
notice of hearing before Department of Public Utilities, 220
petition to operate motor vehicles from Lawrence to Haymarket sq., 179
Election Commissioners, Board of
appointment of members:
George M. Romanos, Jr., 83
Maurice L. Smith, 156
amendment of Election Department proceedings prior to preliminary
election, 189
designation of David Lasker as Chairman of Board, 77
eligibility of Frederick C. Langone as City Councillor, 93
eligibility of Thomas A. Sullivan as City Councillor, 9
payment of overtime wages to certain employees of Election Depart-
ment, 173
reimbursement of employee's claim: William H. O'Brien, 10
resignation of George M. Romanos, Jr., 156
result of city election, 261
Elevators
amendment of General Laws to require escape hatches in all elevators
in city of Boston, 154
legal opinion re requirement by ordinance of escape hatches in elevators,
147, 153
Employee Contributory Group Insurance
communication re revised benefit-ceiling employee contributory group
insurance, 274
Equalization Survey Report
request for copy of Cuthbert Reeves report on assessing for each
Councillor, 148, 160, 162, 192
Evacuation Day Parade
resolve requesting start of parade at noon, 68, 82
Executive Committee
members: Coun. White (Chairman), Coun. Connolly (Vice-Chairman),
Coffey, Foley, Hines, Iannella, Kerrigan, McDonough, Sullivan, 22;
Coun. Connolly (Chairman), Coun. Kerrigan (Vice-Chairman), Coffey,
Foley, Hines, Iannella, Langone, McDonough, Sullivan, 101
appointment of temporary Executive Committee, 7
appointment of Coun. Kerrigan as temporary Chairman, 7
appointment of Coun. McDonough as temporary Vice-Chairman, 7
appearance of Business Manager of School Committee before Executive
Committee, 265
committee reports: 11, 16, (2) 47, 53, 74, 107, 129, 135, 147, 151, 180,
182, 198, 206, 220, 242, 266, 279
matters referred: 5, 6, 7, 10, 13,14, 37, 39, 44, 53, (2) 61, 63, 68, 121,
(2) 124, 128, 134, 141, 143, 144, 146, 154, 157, 158, 166, 167, (2) 168,
180, (2) 183, 186, 187, (2) 195, 197, 209, 221, 238, 240, 246, (2) 250,
251, (2) 262, 264, 267, 268, (3) 275, 278, 279
Fall-Out Shelters
amendment of Building Code re fall-out shelters, 183, 220
amendment of Chapter 479, Acts of 1938, by adding Part 34 entitled
" Fall-Out Shelters," 183, 220
resolve re extension of credit by banks for construction of fall-out
shelters, 189
Finance Commission
Council resolve re scrutiny of Redevelopment Program by Finance
Commission, 148
Cuthbert Reeves report on assessing, 148, 160
notice of interest in city contracts: Maxwell B. Grossman, 113, 179
reports re
Assessing Department reorganization, 85, 92
Financial Situation of the City, 224
land and buildings on Dover st., 144
sale of steam by Hospital Department to Edison Company (referred
August 10, 1959), 279
Finnegan, Rev. Francis W.
invocation: 139
Fire Department
appointment of Thomas J. Griffin as Fire Commissioner, 156
designation of Henry A. Scagnoli as temporary Fire Commissioner,
89; resignation, 156
additional day off or additional day's pay for police officers and fire
fighters, 234
assumption by Fire Department of fire prevention functions in
School Department, 158
direct fire alarm connection between places of public assembly and
Fire Department, 162
emergency measures at hospitals in case of disaster, 266
fees for certain permits granted by Fire Department, 234, 262, 266
indemnification for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses:
Austin, Arthur T., 66, 71
Baldwin, Richard M., 7, 39
Baliszewski, Walter, 268
Bernasconi, Henry E., 14, 39, 241, 264
Borden, Ralph A., 7, 39, 204, 212
Boylan, Joseph A., 14, 39, 97, 102, 204, 212
Brady, Frederick J., 224, 246
Brogna, Ralph C, 152, 170
Bucelwiez, Frank F., 241, 264
Buckley, Bernard P., 66, 71
Bunker, Arthur W., 152, 170
Burrell, Robert N„ 204, 212
Callaghan, Patrick, 66, 72
Camerlengo, Michael J., 224, 247
Canniff, John J., 7, 39
Carpenter, William G., 152, (2) 170, 224, 247
Cataldo, Alfred J., 14, 40
Clasby, Joseph M.. 7, 40, 123, 130
Collins, Frederick J., 7, 40
Conley, Joseph E., 152, 170
Connell, Frederick J., 11, 40
Connolly, John F., 123, 130
Cook, Paul F., 204, 212
Corbett, James J., 224, 247
Cornish, John R., 46, 58, 204, 212
Coye, Charles A., 241, 264
Coyne, Thomas J., 224, 247
Crehan, John J., 97, 102
Curran, Paul F., 204, 212
Curran, Philip F., 152, 171
Curran, Thomas E., 7, 40, 97, 102, 224, 247
Czarnowski, Stanley F., 152, 171
Davenport, Joseph M., 46, 58
DeMarco, Rosario M., 7, 40
Denault, Edward F., 97, 102
Dennehy, Dennis E., 7, 41, 46, 58
DePesa, Michele A., 224, 247
Desmond, William J., 204, 213
Dever, James M., 204, 213
Devine, John J., 46, 58, 179, 216
Devlin, George J., 152, 171
Dionne, Henry, 179, 264
DiRocco, Peter J., 241, 264
Dolan, Charles E., 224, 247
Donahue, John J., 204, 213
Donovan, Jeremiah J., 123, 131
Dowd, Charles R., 46, 59
Dowd, George T., 152, 171
Downing, Arthur I., 46, 59, 204, 213, 241, 277
Duggan, John W., 46, 59
Eckler, Frank J., 97, 103
Emery, Daniel R., 179, 198
English, George V., 66, 72
Fennelly, Carice J., Jr., 152, 171, 236
Ferrarro, Peter M., 236
Fitzgerald, Joseph C, 7, 41
Fitzgerald, Joseph P., 46, 59
Flaherty, Everett A., 97, 103, 179, 198
Fleming, Charles J., 179, 198
Fleming, Gerald A., 123, 131, 204, 213
Flynn, William P., 241, 264
Foley, William E., 14, 41
Ford, Daniel G., 97, 103
Franklin, Lester A., 66, 72
Frattaroli, George A., 64, 101, 123, 131
Frost, Clarence X., 7, 41, 123, 131, 204, 213
Gorham, Thomas F., 41
Goyette, Richard O., 204, 213
Grace, Anthony, 224, 248
Hackett, William E., 224, 248
Hamilton, Robert J., 97, 103
Hammond, William J., 241, 265
Hanbury, John E., 241, 265
Hanley, John M., 241, 265
Hardiman, Robert M., 241, 265
Harrington, Daniel F., 14, 41
Heim, Joseph T., 66, 72
Hennessey, Robert L., 97, 103
Henry, Joseph, 46, 59
HoUand, George J., 241, 276
FIRE
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FLOWER
Fire Department, Continued
Holland, James F., 7, 41
Holland, Robert C, 57, 64
Hopkins, John A., 11, 42
Hurley, John J., 7, 42
Hurley, Walter F., 204, 214
Jerzylo, Anthony B., 179, 199
Johnson, Leonard C, 241, 268
Kavanaugh, Thomas J., 82, 125
Kearney, John J., 241, 268
Kenneally, Robert E., 123, 131
Kennedy, Bernard J., 152, 171
Kennedy, James D., 204, 214
Kennedy, Joseph E., 123, 131
Kennedy, Richard W., 97, 103, 204, 214
Keyes, Edward B., 179, 199
Kildufl, Paul M., 142, 230
LaCase, Raymond B., 33, 47
Langone, Anthony J., 97, 104
Leighton, George E., 241, 269
Liotta, Michael, 7, 42
Logan, Arthur J., 179, 199
Lombard, Paul F„ 152, 172
Lombardo, Michael J., 224, 248
Lowney, Edward V., 204, 214
Lucas, Joseph A., 152, 172
MacKay, Franklin E„ 123, 136
Madden, James A., 14, 42
Maffei, John J., 97, 104, 123, 131, 152, 172, 204, 214, 241 269
Maher, Alfred E., 152, 172
Mahoney, LeRoy J., 66, 81
Mallinson, Joseph W., 57, 64
Masiello, Anthony, 123, 132
Mayer, Carleton W., 66, 72
Mayo, Francis X., 66, 72, 241, 269
McCarthy, Daniel L., 97, 104
McCarthy, John J., 66, 73, 241, 269
McClemen, William Howard, 97, 104
McCloskey, George, 14, 42, 123, 132
McDevitt, John J., 97, 104
McDonough, John J., 179, 199
McGerity, Francis C, 97, 104
McGowan, Paul J., 97, 105
McGrath, James L., 224, 248
McHugh. John J., 66, 73
McLeod, Edward F., 204, 214
McNamara, John T., 14, 42
Monteiro, John G., 66, 73
Mullen, Donald R., 46, 59, 241, 269
Mullen, Richard B., 13, 14, 42, 123, 136, 241, 269
Murphy, George E., 224, 248
Murphy, Gerard D., 179, 199
Murphy, James F., 97, 105
Noonan, John F., 179, 199
O'Brien, Charles F., 204, 214
O'Brien, James F., 224, 248
O'Brien, John F., 224, 249
Ochs, Raymond F., 204, 214
O'Connell, Thomas P., 241, 269
O'Connor, Bernard L., 46, 60, 97, 105, 123, 132, (2) 204, (2) 214
O'Connor, William E., 204, 215
O'Halloran, John T., 66, 73
O'Hearn, Walter E., 179, 200
O'Loughlin, Thomas J., (2) 66, (2) 73
O'Neill, John H., 123, 136, 179, 200
Pagliuca, James J., 123, 137
Panciocco, Gaspare G., 7, 43
Pascucci, Vincent J., 97, 105
Paulino, Louis G., 7, 43
Pepper, Louis A., 241, 270
Phillips, Lloyd C, 179, 200
Piazza, Frank J., 97, 137, 224, 249
Pishkin, Joseph F., 179, 200
Rattigan, Bradley F., 123, 137
Reardon, Thomas C, 179, 200
Roman, Benjamin S., 7, 44
Santoianni, Michael C, 241, 270
Schofield, John J., Jr., 46, 60
Sferrazza, Richard P., 123, 137
Sharkey, Edward W., 97, 105
Shaughnessy, Robert J., 7, 44
Shea, William D., 152, 172, 241, 270
Slyman, Thomas G., 7, 44
Smith, George P., 14, 43, 52, 60, 123, 137, 152, 172, 204, 215
Spear, Gerard D., 152, 173
Spitz, Albert G., 241, 270
Sullivan, Dennis J., 14, 43
Sybertz, Henry C, 204, 215
Thornton, Joseph P., 7, 43
Tierney, Eugene F., 241, 270
Tobin, Thomas M., 152, 173
Trementozzi, John J., 66, 74, 204, 215
Troy, Francis J., 66, 74, 204, 215
Tuberosa, Michael, 14, 43
Utley, Frank E., 152, 173
Vitale, Vincent D., 46, 60
Vogel, Charles N., 15, 34, 84, 125, 187, 196, (2) 230
Fire Department, Continued
Walsh, Richard A., 97, 105, 152, 173
Walsh, William E., (2) 97, 105, 106, (2) 137
Walsh, William J., 15, 44
Walsh, William J., Jr., 123, 179, 200
White, Frederick W., 14, 44
White, John F., 66, 74
Williams, John C, 152, 173
Woods, Joseph B., 241, 270
Wright, William F., 66, 74
lease of fire station at 30 Harvard st., Dorchester, to Morse's Food
Marts, Inc., 260
lease of fire station in rear of 521 Commercial st. to Carmine Dantone
Post No. 13, Am. Vets., 242
pensions and annuities for death of husband:
Carr, Margaret C. (referred December 19, 1960), 67
Cunniff, Mary B., 116, 153
Flynn, Lena N., 70, 124
Hogan, Helen T., 33
Johnson, Mary M., 77, 153
Madigan, Elizabeth V., 33, 37, 153
Mahoney, Dorothy M., 64
Morrissey, Mary V. (referred Dec. 19, 1960), 60
Seitz, Gertrude V., 66
White, Anna, 14
Winn, Lillian U., 11, 52, 86
reimbursement of employees' claims:
Austin, Arthur T., 127, 149
Austin, Walter G., 165
Bowie, Robert E., 160
Carle, Howard A., Jr., 186
Conley, Leo E. (referred December 5, 1960), 34, 82, 99
Cox, Arthur E., 186
Doucette, John J., 52
Hardaway, James E., 70, 83
Harrington, Daniel F., 70
Hastings, Paul J., 82, 99
Henry, Thomas J., 142
Kelley, John E., 113, 125
Kief, Edmund L., 10
Laffin, John E., 14
Laing, Robert E., 151
Lambrecht Paul J., 15
Liberatore, Louis C, 142
Lynch, Hugh F., 10
Mayer, Carleton W., 219
McClennon, Frederick W., 96
McCormick, Francis X., 160, 199
Nee, Thomas W., 245
Ochs, Raymond F., 96
O'Neil, Thomas H., (2) 245, 246
Otto, Joseph J., 82
Santoranni, Michael C, 224
Spruill Philip E., 219
Stonewick, Joseph C„ 63
Thornton, Joseph P., (5) 100, 117
Walton, Paul D., 6, 34
repeal of provisions of ordinance concerning days off for fire fighters,
234
sale of firehouse at 16 Walk Hill st. (referred December 27, 1960),
53,64
sale of fire station at 84 Northampton st. to Suffolk Storage and
Warehouse Company, 88, 111, 128, 135
transfer of fire station at Temple and River sts., Dorchester, to Civil
Defense Department, 68, 86
transfer of $65,000 from Interest on Temporary Loans to Fire De-
partment, 166, 182
transfer of $80,000 from Reserve Fund for erection of temporary fire
station at Green and Chardon sts., 167, 182, 184
use by "Hawks" of abandoned firehouse at Elm st., Charlestown, 276
First Methodist Church
sale or lease by city of certain land and buildings to First Methodist
Church, 140, 161
Fitzgerald Expressway
decal system for parking under Fitzgerald Expressway, 148; opinion
requested from Law Department, 154, 197, 279
notices from State Department of Public Works of takings, 7, 33,
113, 134
Flower Market
dissatisfaction of membership of Flower Market with existing
conditions in Boston, 65
FOLEY
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GOODS
Foley, William J., Jr., Councillor
acting chairman: 99, 119
amendments to ordinance reorganizing Assessing Department, 89
appointment with Coun. Kerrigan as escort to Mayor Collins, 1, 10
committee appointments: Appropriations and Finance, Claims
(Chairman), Executive, Inspection of Prisons (Chairman), Legislative
Matters, Public Services and Recreation, Rules, Urban Redevelop-
ment, Rehabilitation and Renewal, 22, 101
committee reports:
Appropriations and Finance: minority reports, 79, 90, 127
Claims: 34, 39, 47, 64, 67, 71, 81, 83, 86, 91, 99, 102, 117, 124, 130,
136, 149, 153, 170, 180, 188, 198, 204, 212, 230, 246, 264, 268,
276, 277
Inspection of Prisons: 174, 277
Urban Redevelopment, Rehabilitation and Renewal: minority
report, 128
motions: 13, 67, 68, 82, 117, 124, 136, 138, (2) 174, 177, 193, 210,
220, 266, 274
orders:
acceptance of chapter 418 of Acts of 1954, 68
automatic traffic signals at L and East Fourth sts., 45 (with Couns.
Kerrigan and Sullivan)
changing name of Old Harbor Village to Mary Ellen McCormack
Project, 119 (with Couns. Kerrigan and Sullivan)
improvements to South Boston Municipal Building, 83 (with Couns.
Kerrigan and Sullivan)
information re assessments in Government Center Project area, 106
information to developers at New York Streets Project area, 106
(with Coun. Langone)
naming of square in honor of John Walsh, 83
relocation of Martin J. Lawless sq. at Tremont and Worthington sts.,
Roxbury, 201
request for copy of Cuthbert Reeves' report on Assessing for each
Councillor, 148, 162
substitution of electric lamps for gas lamps on Harvest St., Ward 7, 52
(with Couns. Kerrigan and Sullivan)
wages paid by Boston Housing Authority, 181
resolves:
acceptance of invitation to visit New Haven re redevelopment pro-
gram, 65
air taxi service at Logan Airport, 174
attendance of Mayor at district meetings on renewal plans, 174
auxiliary corps of policewomen to guard street crossings for school
children, 190
closing of General Electric East Boston lamp works, 270 (with Coun.
Coffey)
congratulations to Couns. Connolly and Langone on job well done, 278
congratulations to President Kennedy upon 44th birthday, 125
(for all the Councillors)
cooperation of authorities re relocation of families in urban renewal
projects, 114 (with Coun. Sullivan)
copies for Council of economic feasibility report on various projects,
181
development of comprehensive parking program by all city agencies, 68
employee compensation and classification study, 114
football school games played in local stadia on Saturdays, 211
housing program for South End-Roxbury District, 34
improvement in method of transporting persons to Logan Airport, 280
increased compensation for Boston police officers, 220
initiation of mass transportation planning program by Boston Re-
development Authority, 165
inspection of city hospitals by Civic Coordinating Committee, 87
installation of public trash receptables, 181
legislation to increase statutory yield under chapter 121A, 242
location of filter beds at Deer Island, 90
location of Police Headquarters in Government Center, 165 (with
Coun. Sullivan)
meeting of Redevelopment Authority with Council committee re
so-called "Williamsburg" treatment of Cornhill properties, 162
passage of H.B. 1502 re Salary of City Councillors of Boston, 23
police and detention facilities in proposed Government Center, 33
policy of city re operation of MTA, 138
preparation of development plan by Massachusetts General Hospital,
182
present and future zoning of area at Locust st., Dorchester ave. and
Southeast Expressway, 190 (with Couns. Kerrigan and Sullivan)
procedure for sale of surplus city property, 47
reclassification study of city and county employees, 181
redevelopment proposal re Fort Hill sq., 231
release of report on compensation of municipal officers, 175
report by Boston Redevelopment Authority to Council re mass
transportation policy, 154
report from Committee for Civic Improvement and Delinquency
Prevention re recent difficulties at White Stadium, 211
request that League of Women Voters again organize meetings for
municipal candidates to meet voters, 161 (with Coun. MeDonough)
review of progress of urban renewal program, 87
review of proposed changes and of entire West End redevelopment, 45
salute to memory of Maurice Tobin, 119
scrutiny of Redevelopment Program by Finance Commission, 148
smoke nuisances in South Boston from operation of certain junk
yards, 190 (with Couns. Kerrigan and Sullivan)
sociological study of persons displaced by redevelopment program, 114
(with Coun. Sullivan)
Foley, William J., Jr., Councillor, Continued
start of Evacuation Day Parade at noon, 68 (with Couns. Kerrigan
and Sullivan)
status of study of Boston Harbor by Harvard School of Design, 45
study of proposed MTA change in service on Forest Hills-Symphony
Station line, 266
study to equalize pay scales of municipal employees, 23
surveillance of operation of building wrecking yard, South Boston,
190 (with Couns. Kerrigan and Sullivan)
statements: 86, (2) 96, 114, 115, 117
Football Games
communication from Secretary of School Committee re football games
at White Stadium, 220, 261
Fort Hill Wharf
communication from Public Works Department re sale of wharf to
Sheraton Building Corporation, 35, 246
Franklin Technical Institute
notice from Franklin Foundation of change of name to Franklin Insti-
tute of Boston, 187
Funeral Directors
ordinance revising fee for funeral director's license, 141
Gallagher, Edward M.
Council resolve on death of Edward M. Gallagher, 231; communica-
tion from Edward M. Gallagher, Jr., 241
Gas
notice from State Gas Regulatory Board of hearing re code covering
installation of gas appliance and gas piping in buildings, 274
General Cemetery Fund
appropriation of 8272,000 to Parks and Recreation Department for
cemetery maintenance and improvement, 126
General Electric Company
Council resolve condemning closing of lamp works in East Boston, 270
Geran, Rev. Edward
invocations: 49, 55, 120
Gill, Thomas S.
bequest of $500 to City of Boston from Thomas S. Gill, 245
Gillette Razor Company
televising coming heavyweight championship contest for Boston and
all of New England, 164
Glendale Coal & Oil Company
notice of hearing before State Department of Public Works, 168
Goods
appointment of weighers:
Adler, Benjamin H., 69, 86
Bell, Fred E., 133, 146
Connors, Arthur, 82, 91
Elliott, Alexander J., 192, 205
Elliott, Joseph D., 192, 205
Freeman, Reid, 17, 33
Gerrish, Kenneth C, 69, 86
Greenier, Clarence P., 210, 220
Greulich, John C, 202, 220
Ohnemus, Clifford A., Jr., 95, 114
Reed, James W., 223, 257
Regnier, Eugene J., 95, 114
Spanos, Vasilios (referred Dec. 27, 1960), 33
Willey, Robert M., 69, 86
GOVERNMENT
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HOSPITALS
Government Center Commission
appointment of John P. MoMorrow as member, 64
assumption of responsibility by city, 108
information re assessments in Government Center Project area, 106,
120, 279
location of Police Headquarters in Government Center, 165
minimum definition of Government Center boundaries, etc., 165
notice of taking No. 1 for location of state office building, 70
order re naming the Government Center the James M. Curley Me-
morial, 230
Greyhound Corporation
petition to operate motor vehicles on various streets in city of Boston
(referred June 6, 1960), 279
Griffin, Rt. Rev. Christopher P.
invocations: 1, 13, 15, 17, 25, 35, 69, 82, 88, 108, 116, 133, 150, 155,
160, 163, 166, 176, 183, 185, 202, 208, 218, 222, 232, 238, 244, 250
Grove Hall Board of Trade
communication re placing of "No Stopping" signs on Blue Hill ave.,
between Grove Hall and Dudley st., 147
Harvard School of Design
resolve re status of study of Boston Harbor by Harvard School of
Design, 45
"Hawks"
use by "Hawks" of abandoned firehouse at Elm st., Charlestown, 276
Health Department
appointments:
Deputy Sealers of Weights and Measures:
Paul G. Alconada, 220
Joseph J. McDermott, 187
Environmental Sanitation Inspectors (temporary) :
Bibidos, John G., 146
Bruno, Joseph, 85
Coyne, Ronald P., 179
Crowley, Frederick J., Jr., 53, 135
Curtin, John, 146
Eaves, Asaph R., 204
Hession, Lawrence E., 84
LeMay, Richard D., 241
McDonald, James J., 146
McGettrick, James P., 53
Mulrooney, James F., 84
Public Health Council:
Charles J. Artesani, 98
George P. Condakes, 97
Robert G. Hill, D.D.S., 97
Albert A. Hornor, M.D., 98
Paul E. Landry, 97
amendment to regulations establishing minimum standards of fit-
ness for human habitation, 156
formation of Sanitary Squad to enforce sanitary laws of city, 61, 69
investigation of smoke nuisance in South Boston from certain junk
yards, 190, 233
surveillance of operation of building wrecking yard at Locust St.,
Southeast Expressway and Dorchester ave., 190, 211, 233
transfer of $35,000 to School Committee, 263, 266
Hermitage, James
adjournment of City Council in tribute to James Hermitage, 129
Hines, Peter F., Councillor
acting chairman: 106-107, 179-180, 230-231, 241
committee appointments: Appropriations and Finance, Confirma-
tions (Chairman), Executive, Hospitals, Inspection of Prisons, Legis-
lative Matters, Licenses, Ordinances, Public Lands (Chairman),
Public Services and Recreation, Urban Redevelopment, Rehabilita-
tion and Renewal (Vice Chairman), 22, 102
committee reports:
Confirmations: 33, 44, 47, 65, 67, 74, 86, 91, 114, 116, 124, 130, 146,
162, 179, 198, 205, 220, 228, 237, 261, 276
Public Lands: 53, 86, 128, 158, 161, 170, 180, 246, 262, 276
motions: 7, 14, 68, 180, 193, 263, 272
Hines, Peter F., Councillor, Continued
orders :
action contemplated by Parks and Recreation Commission re closed
laundry building, 159
amendments to ordinance reorganizing Assessing Department, 90
assumption by Fire Department of fire prevention functions in School
Department, 158
committee to arrange civic observation of centennial anniversary of
Civil War, 11
conference with Mayor re construction of Municipal Auditorium, 86
congratulations to Commissioner Walsh on completion of Tremont
Street Mall, 119
congratulations to Michael Pagliarulo of Mayor's staff, 278
direct fire alarm connection between places of public assembly and
Fire Department, 162
emergency measures at hospitals in case of disaster, 266
escape hatches in all elevators, 154
expenditure of private fund3 for improvements to Park Department
property, 86
floodlighting certain fields for night baseball, 114
hearing on disposition of land and buildings on Dover st., 74
information re disposition of Dover street laundry, 211
information re expansion of MTA, 65
information re system employed for plowing streets, 33
installation of escape hatches in elevators, 147
investigation by Police Commissioner re instigation of demonstration
leading to riot, 14
legal opinion re orders of Boston Housing Authority, 119
minimum definition of Government Center boundaries, etc., 165
more representative art exhibit at Boston Arts Festival, 81
opinion of Corporation Counsel re sale of land at Sydney and Carson
sts., 201
opinion of Law Department re right of Police Department to arrest
for charge of inciting to riot, 14
reconsideration of fare increase applicable to those who board MTA in
Boston, 231
reconstruction of American Legion Highway and Lake St., 242
reconstruction of Wellsmere rd., 181
tax abatements for home owners recalled to duty with armed forces, 201
resolves :
adjournment in tribute to James Hermitage, 129
committee to investigate possibility of combined collection of certain
fund appeals, 135
congratulations to Boston Latin School Band, the band instructors
and Dr. John Doyle, 16
congratulations to Couns. Connolly and Langone, 278
congratulations to Harry Blake, 181
congratulations to Michael Pagliarulo, 278
extension of credit by banks for construction of fall-out shelters, 189
statements: 64, 96, 115, 135, 221, 241
Hospital Department
appointment of Trustees:
Joseph A. Caulfield, 237
William H. Ellis, Jr., 97
emergency measures at hospitals in case of disaster, 266
information re disposition of Dover Street laundry, 211
inspection by City Hospital Superintendent of former laundry building
and equipment of Park Department, 74
lease of portion of power plant to Boston Edison Company (order
referred June 1, 1959), 278, 279
order re hospital for chronic ill, 174, 194
order re inspection of city hospitals by Civic Coordinating Committee, 87
ordinance re charges for services in City Hospital, 117, (2) 157, 262
parking facilities for City Hospital employees, 190, 211
reimbursement of employees' claims:
Mallard, William T., 52, 60
Murphy, John J., 196
Powers, William G., 151
Rappa, Edward P., 100
report of Committee on Hospitals re City Hospital conditions,
205, 228
transfer of $75,000 to School Committee, 263, 266
withdrawal of proposal by Boston Edison Company for purchase of
steam from incinerator and lease of hospital power plant, 95, 278
Hospitals, Committee on
members: Couns. Connolly (Chairman), Kerrigan (Vice Chairman),
Coffey, Sullivan, Hines, 22; (revised) Couns. Langone (Chairman),
Kerrigan (Vice Chairman), Coffey, Sullivan, Hines, 102
attendance of union officials at committee meetings on broad policy
questions (order referred January 25, 1960), 279
committee reports: 169, 180, 205, 228, 278
inspection of Long Island Hospital, 180
matters referred: 164, 170
order re inspection of city hospitals by Civic Coordinating Committee, 87
withdrawal of proposal by Boston Edison Company for purchase of
steam from incinerator and lease of hospital power plant, 95, 278
HOUSING
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KERRIGAN
Housing for Elderly
construction of housing units for elderly, 116, 119, 124, (2) 129
Housing Project
order re inspection of Harrison sq. and Beach st., Dorchester, as site
for housing project, 209
Iannella, Christopher A., Councillor
appointment as escort to the Mayor: 94
committee appointments: Appropriations and Finance (Vice Chair-
man), Claims, Confirmations (Vice Chairman), Executive, Inspection
of Prisons, Legislative Matters (Vice Chairman), Licenses, Public
Housing (Chairman), Public Lands, Rules, Urban Redevelopment,
Rehabilitation and Renewal (Chairman), 22, 101
committee reports:
Public Housing: 116, 179, 188
Urban Redevelopment, Rehabilitation and Renewal: 128, 135
election with Councillor McDonough as manager of Old South As-
sociation in Boston for year 1961, 11
orders:
acceptance of chapter 598 of Acts of 1957 re vacations for police
officers, 81
amendment of Election Department proceedings prior to preliminary
election, 189
appointment of committee to draft regulations for sale of foreclosed
property and other city real estate, 210
construction of West End library, 181
enforcement of sanitary laws by establishment of Housing Court, 237
information on number of unaccepted streets in city, 61
legislation re representation of Revere, Chelsea and Winthrop on
Suffolk County Commission, 237
naming of intersection of Breck ave. and Bostonia ave., Brighton,
in honor of Joseph J. Kilgariff, 189
payment of at least 75 per cent of welfare costs by state, 237
payment of moving expenses caused by eviction for State House
extension, 91
posting of political posters on property of city and MTA, 189
renaming East Boston Stadium the East Boston Memorial Stadium,
154
transfer of operation and maintenance of Deer Island to State Penal
Department, 237
ordinance: removal of political advertising, 175
resolves:
action on option of Old Colony line to Braintree, 97
congratulations to Couns. Connolly and Langone, on job well done, 278
formulation of Sanitary Squad to enforce sanitary laws, 61
statement by Coun. Hines re appointment of Coun. Iannella as marshal
of Boston College commencement exercises, 135
Incinerator
withdrawal of proposal by Boston Edison Company for purchase of
steam from incinerator and lease of hospital power plant, 95
Indemnification of Employees' Claims
Fire Department: (5) 39, (6) 40, (7) 41, (7) 42, (6) 43, (5) 44, 47,
(4) 58, (6) 59, (4) 60, (2) 64, (2) 71, (6) 72, (5) 73, (3) 74, (4) 102,
(7) 103, (6) 104, (7) 105, 106, (2) 125, (2) 130, (7) 131, (3) 132, (3) 136,
(7) 137, (5) 170, (6) 171, (6) 172, (5) 173, (3) 198, (6) 199, (6) 200,
(6) 212, (7) 213, (8) 214, (7) 215, 216, (3) 230, 246, (7) 247, (6) 248,
(3) 249, (6) 264, (5) 265, (2) 268, (7), 269, (6) 270, 276, 277
Police Department: 132
Inspection of Prisons, Committee on
members: Couns. Foley (Chairman), Coffey (Vice Chairman), White,
Iannella, Hines, 22; (revised) Couns. Foley (Chairman), Coffey
(Vice Chairman), Langone, Iannella, Hines, 102
committee reports: 174, 277
Interest on Refunded Taxes
transfer of $10,000 to Building Department, 239, 242
transfer of $100,000 to Snow Removal, 209, 230
transfer of $75,000 to School Committee, 263, 266
Interest on Temporary Loans
transfer of $30,000 to Building Department, 239, 242
transfer of $65,000 to Fire Department, 166, 182
transfer of $100,000 to Snow Removal, 209, 230
Invocations
Barth, Dr. Joseph, 46
Curley, Rev. Francis X., 272
Finnegan, Rev. Francis W., 139
Geran, Rev. Edward, 49, 55, 120
Griffin, Rt. Rev. Christopher P., 1, 13, 15, 17, 25, 35, 69, 82, 88, 108,
116, 133, 150, 155, 160, 163, 166, 176, 183, 185, 202, 208, 218, 222, 232,
238, 244, 250
Kellett, Rev. Howard P., 84
Kelly, Rev. John, 267
Moritz, Rev. Paul, 63
Shakalis, Peter A., 76, 93, 100, 191
Strassfeld, Rabbi Meyer J., 9
Wright, Rev. Nathan, 126
Youakkim, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Archimandrite Saba, 160
Italian Catholic Cemetery Association
petition for use of land on American Legion Highway for burial pur-
poses, 186, 206
Jurors Drawn
Grand Jurors: (5) 11, (22) 126, (5) 166, (22) 244
Superior Civil Court: (123) 7, (136) 25, (136) 55, (137) 76, (124) 94,
(171) 163, (184) 176, (131) 191, (50) 221, (186) 222, (173) 244
Superior Criminal Court: (57) 6, (65) 25, (62) 55, (64) 76, (65) 94,
(35) 126, (35) 150, (56) 163, (51) 176, (59) 191, (63) 222, (56) 244
Jury List
list of jurors printed as City Document No. 39, 153
preparation of names from Jury List for ballot box, 119
Kellet, Rev. Howard P.
invocation: 84
Kelly, Rev. John
invocation: 267
Kennedy, President John F.
congratulations of Council upon 44th birthday, 125; 135
Kerrigan, John E., Councillor
acting chairman: 34
committee appointments: Appropriations and Finance, Confirma-
tions, Executive, Hospitals (Vice Chairman), Licenses (Vice Chair-
man), Ordinances (Vice Chairman), Public Housing, Public Lands,
Public Services and Recreation (Vice Chairman), Rules (Chairman),
22, 101
appointment as Chairman of temporary Executive Committee, 7
appointment with Coun. Foley as escort to Mayor Collins, 1, 10
committee reports:
Executive: 11, 16, 198
Licenses: 157
Ordinances: 157
motion: 231
orders:
acceptance of Chapter 111 of Acts of 1961 re increase in pension and
retirement allowances to certain retired employees, 189
acceptance of Chapter 490 of Acts of 1961 re retirement of certain
war veterans, 162
automatic traffic signals at L and East Fourth sts., 45 (with Couns.
Sullivan and Foley)
changing name of Old Harbor Village to Mary Ellen McCormack
Project, 119 (with Couns. Foley and Sullivan)
improvements to South Boston Municipal Building, 83 (with Couns.
Foley and Sullivan), 119
naming of square in honor of Victor P. Plasson, 83
retirement of Paul Klose, court officer of Municipal Court, 6
sale of land to Mission Hill Post No. 327, A.L., 221 (for all the Coun-
cillors)
substitution of electric lamps for gas lamps on Harvest St., Ward 7, 53
(with Couns. Foley and Sullivan)
ordinance: charges to be paid for services rendered in Hospital De-
partment, 157 (for Coun. Coffey)
KERRIGAN
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LIBRARY
Kerrigan, John E., Councillor, Continued
resolves:
adjournment in memory of Edward M. Gallagher, former President
of Council, 231
congratulations to Couns. Connolly and Langone on job well done, 278
congratulations to Frank T. Pedonti, 119 (with Coun. Coffey)
gratitude of Council and citizenry of Boston to Frank W. Buxton for
his 33 years of service as Public Library Trustee, 161
present and future zoning of area at Locust st., Dorchester ave. and
Southeast Expressway, 190 (with Couns. Foley and Sullivan)
sick leave for Boston Housing Authority maintenance force, 242
smoke nuisance in South Boston from certain junk yards, 190 (with
Couns. Foley and Sullivan)
starting of Evacuation Day Parade at noon, 68 (with Couns. Foley
and Sullivan)
surveillance of operation of building wrecking yard, South Boston, 190
(with Couns. Foley and Sullivan)
Kingsley, Brigadier General Joseph T., Jr.
communication re contracts for Massachusetts shipyards, 56
Land Exchange
exchange of lands at North Bennet st., Maiden st. and Parmenter st.
between Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston and City of Boston,
139, 161
Langone, Frederick C, Councillor
election of Frederick C. Langone to fill vacancy for unexpired term of
Joseph C. White, 95
acting chairman: 96
committee appointments: Executive, Inspection of Prisons, Legis-
lative Matters, Ordinances, 101; Hospitals (Chairman), 164; Per-
ambulation of City Boundary Lines, 190
committee reports: Hospitals: 169, 180, 205, 228, 278
motions: 128, 136, 194, 230, 231
oath of office: 94
orders:
amendment of order for loan of $7,500,000 for construction of de-
partmental buildings, 169
appearance of Traffic Commission and Corporation Counsel re parking
situation in congested sections of city, 189
appearance of Trustees and General Manager of MTA before Execu-
tive Committee, 147, 154, 158
appointment of committee to consider problems common to Boston
and neighboring municipalities, 242
Civil Defense investigation of installations at Washington Street
Subway Concourse, 161
commendation of Public Works Department on snow removal, 278
construction of swimming pool in Roxbury by George Robert White
Fund, 249
decal system for parking under Fitzgerald Expressway, 148, 154
establishment of bound marks and permanent visible markers, 265
(with Coun. Sullivan)
hiring of personnel by Boston Redevelopment Authority, 210
hospital for chronic ill at Long Island, 174
information to developers at New York Streets Project area, 106 (with
Coun. Foley)
lease of fire station to Carmine Dantone Post No. 13, Amvets, 242
(with Coun. Coffey)
municipal public parking lots for Boston residents, 188
off-street decal parking for Boston residents, 201
pedestrian lights at Maverick and Cottage sts., East Boston, 200
(with Coun. Coffey)
public bid on West End Redevelopment tract for parking, 125, 127
relief to residential property owners, 241
removal of gates at MTA stations at Winter and Summer sts., 164
site in North End for "tots" playground, 162
televising of coming heavyweight championship contest for Boston
and all of New England, 164
resolves:
congratulations to Postmaster General J. Edward Day, 158
naming of November 5, 1961 as "Taras Shevckenko Day," 206
no change in route of bus lines over Southern Expressway, 99
reconsideration of discontinuance of Warren Street bus line, 119
statements: (2) 96, 242, 279
Council resolve congratulating Couns. Langone and Connolly for
job well done, 278
Law Department
appearance of Corporation Counsel before Council re
discussion of public housing question, 124
parking situation in congested sections of city, 189
proposed transfers of property, 74, 180
responsibility for street disturbance on January 15, 1961, 14
cooperation of authorities re relocation of families in urban renewal
projects, 114
Law Department, Continued
legislation re escape hatches in all elevators in City of Boston, 154
legislation to increase statutory yield under Chapter 121A, 242
opinion requested re
appearance of General Manager and MTA Trustees before Council,
156, 158, (2) 279
decal system for parking under Fitzgerald Expressway, 154, 197, 279
disposition of land and buildings on Dover St., 75; Finance Commis-
sion report, 144
expenditure of private funds for improvements to Park Department
property, 86
jurisdiction of Fire Department re assumption of fire prevention func-
tions in School Department, 158
legality of Council amendment of Traffic Commission schedule of
traffic fines, 136, 143, 148
legality of requirement by ordinance of installation of escape hatches
in elevators, 147, 153
mandatory referral of capital improvements, 52, 90
municipal public parking lots for Boston residents, 188, 210
order of Boston Housing Authority re size of developments and type
of construction, 119, 124
powers of City Council to amend orders of Boston Housing Authority,
119, 124, 279
responsibility for street disturbance on January 15, 1961, 14
revised benefit-ceiling employee contributory group insurance, 274
right of City Council to summons members of Boston Housing Au-
thority, 173, 179
sale of land at Sydney and Carson sts., 201
order re amendment of Election Department proceedings prior to pre-
liminary election, 189
present system of handling certain claims, 115
procedure for sale of surplus city property, 47
transfer of 340,000 from Veterans Services Department to Workmen's
Compensation Service, 238, 242
transfer of $15,000 from Welfare Department to Workmen's Compen-
sation Service, 250, 266
League of Women Voters
Council request that League again organize meetings with municipal
candidates, 161
notice from League of dates of Candidate House Parties, 169
Leases
lease of fire station at 30 Harvard St., Dorchester, to Morse's Food
Marts, Inc., 260
lease of fire station in rear of 521 Commercial st. to Carmine Dantone
Post No. 13, Amvets, 242
lease of space in City Hall Annex by Boston Redevelopment Authority
109, 135
Legislative Bills
H. B. 1502: Salary of City Councillors of Boston, 23, 26
H. R. 4938: Making municipalities eligible for donations of surplus
personal property, 123
Legislative Matters, Committee on
members: Couns. Sullivan (Chairman), Iannella (Vice Chairman),
White, Hines, Foley, 22; (revised) Couns. Sullivan (Chairman).
Iannella (Vice Chairman), Langone", Hines, Foley, 102
committee reports: 101, 136, 170
matters referred: 49, 52, 68, 81, 99, (2) 106, 114, 119, 123, 189, 227, 241
recall from committee and passage of resolution (referred May 8)
favoring legislation for increased compensation for Boston p'olice, 220
Library Department
appointment of Augustus H. Parker, Jr., as Trustee, 156
organization of Trustees:
Sidney Rabb, President, 127
Msgr. Edward G. Murray, Vice President, 127
Elizabeth B. Brocknier, Clerk, 127
construction of West End library, 181, 187
Council resolution expressing gratitude of Council and citizenry or
Boston to Frank W. Buxton for services for 33 years as Library
Trustee, 161
exchange of land with Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, 139,
161, 170
order (referred. August 1, 1960) re naming South Boston Branch Library
the William P. Hickey Memorial Library, 146
resignation of Frank W. Buxton as Trustee, 156
LICENSES
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MASSACHUSETTS
Licenses
Boston College: football game on Sunday, November 11, 224
Boston Garden- Arena Corporation: indoor hookey and basketball games,
52, 61, 1S6, 188
Boston Red Sox for Sunday games at Fenway Park, 46, 67
minors' licenses:
bootblacks: 11, 14, 101
newsboys: (3) 11, (3) 14, 23, (2) 53, (4) 101, (2) 204
operation of motor vehicles:
Airways Transportation Company, 186
Cambridge Airport Limousine Service, 116
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company, 179
shellfish permits:
Bennett, Herbert T., Jr., 187
Bennett, William E., 187
Caldarella, James, 187
D'Amico, James V., 127, 146
Elms, Edward, 134, 146
Elms, Edward W., 14, 23, 187
Ferragamo, Anthony J. (referred December 27, 1960), 23, 187
Fullerton, David F., 187
Kirby, Richard, 187
Kwasnica, Bronick, 168
Lawson, Herbert E„ 127, 146, 204, 209
L'Heureux, James, 187
Maslauskas, William E., 187
McDonald, William, 152, 157
Mclntyre, John A., 187
Snow, William L., 152, 157
Sullivan, James L., 187
Sullivan, Paul, 187
Sullivan, Timothy, 196
Sunday bowling petitions:
Arborway Bowlaway, 186, 205
Blue Hill Bowlaway, 186, 205
Bond Bowling & Billiards, Inc., 186, 205
Botta Corporation, 186, 205
Boylston Bowladrome, Inc., 186, 205
Brigham Bowlaway, 220, 227
Broadway Recreation, 186, 205
Central Park Lanes, 186, 205
Codman Square Bowlaway, Inc., 204, 209
Columbia Billiard Company, 186, 205
Columbia Recreation Bowling Alleys, 220, 227
Commonwealth Recreation Bowling Alleys, 186, 205
Covitz, Julius, 186, 205
Egleston Bowlaway, 186, 205
Fenway Alleys, 186, 205
50 Corporation, 204
51 Corporation, 10, 23
First Boston Tenpin, Inc., 196, 205
1428 Realty Corporation, 186, 205
Grove Hall Recreation Center, 186, 205
Hibernian Bowling Alleys, 196, 205
Holiday Lanes Parkway, Inc., 100, 113, 196, 205
Hub Bowling Alleys, 186, 205
Huntington 55 Alleys, Inc., 186, 205
Hyde Park Bowling Alleys, 186, 205
Hyde Square Bowlaway, Inc., 186, 205
Jamaica Bowlaway, 186, 205
Jansen, Armand, 196
Kenmore Bowladrome, Inc., 186, 205
Lucky Strike Bowladrome of Boston, 186, 205
Mattapan Bowladrome, 186, 205
Maverick Gardens Bowladrome, 186, 205
Miah J. Murray, Inc., 186, 205
Mt. Pleasant Bowling and Billiards, 204, 209
North Station Bowling Alleys, Inc., 196, 205
Olindy's South Station Alleys, Inc., 196, 205
Orient Bowlaway, 196, 205
Rubbicco, Domenick, 186, 205
South Boston Bowl Arena, Inc., 186, 205
Starlight Bowladrome, Inc., 186, 205
State Bowling Alleys, 186, 205
Webster Bowling Alleys, 186, 205
West Roxbury Bowling Center, Inc., 186, 205
West Roxbury Liederkranz, 186, 205
White (Sammy), Inc., 186, 205
Licenses, Committee on
members: Couns. Coffey (Chairman), Kerrigan (Vice Chairman),
Connolly, Hines, Iannella, 22, 102
committee reports: 23, 61, 67, 71, 113, 146, 157, 188, 205, 209, 227, 275
matters referred: 10, 14, 46, 52, 100, 116, 127, 134, 152, 168, 179, 186,
187, (2) 196, 204, 220
notice from State Department of Public Safety of dismissal of appeal of
Harry J. Morren re granting of license to Paul Mannos for storage of
inflammables, 83
Lima, Dr. Salvatoro
address of Dr. Lima, Mayor of Palermo, Italy, to Council, 148
Loans
additional departmental equipment, $5,000,000 (referred Decem-
ber 27, 1960), 52, (2) 53, 64, 89
amendment of loan order of July 30, 1956 for appropriations for
off-street parking facilities (referred October 17, I960), 91, 114
anticipation of revenue, 845,000,000. 13, 16
appropriation of $400,000 for redemption of city loans, 101, 146
approval by Emergency Finance Board of loans for extraordinary
repairs to city-owned buildings, 241
communication from School Committee re loan order for $10,-
000,000 for construction of schoolhouses, 7
elevator removals, renovation and installation, $500,000 (referred
December 27, 1960), 58
extraordinary improvements and repairs to buildings, $5,000,000,
18, 36, 44, (2) 48, 141; order rejected without prejudice, 164; new
order, 164, 179, 188, 189, 206
Public Works Department, $2,000,000 for construction of public
ways, 26, 47, 61, 89; $2,000,000 for construction of sewers, 133, 158,
164, 197
Redemption of City Loans, appropriation of $400,000 from parking
meter receipts, 101
rescission of sum of $5,750,000 in loan of $7,500,000 passed September
7, 1954, 141, 164, 169; amendment of order by striking out sum of
$7,500,000 and inserting sum of $1,750,000, (2) 169
Logan International Airport
resolve re air taxi service at Logan Airport, 174
study by Boston Redevelopment Authority to improve method of
transportation of persons to Airport, 280
Massachusetts Bankers Association
City Council resolution re extension of credit for construction of
fall-out shelters, 189, 197
Massachusetts, Commonwealth of
Commissioner of Banks: extension of credit by banks for construc-
tion of fall-out shelters, 189, 197
Commissioner of Probation: rescheduled salaries for probation
officers, 37
Council resolve re payment by Commonwealth of moving expenses
caused by eviction for State House extension, 91
Department of Public Utilities:
notice of granting of petitions:
Boston Edison Company, 116, (2) 127, 134, 187, 196, 268
Metropolitan Transit Authority: 187, (2) 196
notice of hearings:
Almeida Bus Lines, Inc., 58, 187
Boston & Maine Railroad Company, 23, 57, 58
Boston Edison Company, 100, (2) 101, 156, 196, 241
Boston Gas Company, 14
Boston Metropolitan District Trustees, 70, 77
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company, 220
Metropolitan Transit Authority: 14, (3) 152, 169, 179, (2) 196,
237, 241, (2) 274
New York Central Railway, 224
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, 57, 58
Trombley Motor Coach Service, 101
Department of Public Works:
layouts and takings for altered locations of Fitzgerald Expressway:
7, 33, 70, 113, 134
notice of hearings:
Boston Edison Company, 58
Glendale Coal and Oil Company, 168
W. F. Schrafft & Sons Corporation, 164
Massachusetts Port Authority, 196
Trustees of 400 Albany Street Trust of Boston, 224
State Fuel Company, 224
parking facilities for City Hospital employees, 211
special regulations re speed of motor vehicles on Neponset ave.,
Dorchester, 224
Emergency Finance Board:
approval of city's indebtedness of $2,000,000 for construction of
sanitary and surface drainage sewers, 197
approval of loans of $5,000,000 for extraordinary repairs to city-
owned buildings, 241
approval of loans for additional departmental equipment and con-
struction of public ways as permanent paving, 89
Public Safety Department:
hearing re granting of license to Paul Mannos for storage of inflam-
mables, 52
notice of dismissal of appeal of Harry J. Morin from action of Com-
mittee on Licenses in granting license to Paul Mannos, 83
State Employees Group Insurance Commission:
employee contributory group insurance, 274
State Gas Regulatory Board :
notice of hearing re revision of code for installation of gas appliances
and gas piping in buildings, 274
MASSACHUSETTS
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MAYOR
Massachusetts General Hospital
negotiation re development of taxable medical center on Charles Street
Jail site, 33
preparation of development plan before December 1, 1961, 182, 246
Massachusetts Legislature
House of Representatives: notice of election of Representative to fill
vacancy in Ward 14, 46
Massachusetts Port Authority
notice of hearing before Department of Public Works, 196
Massachusetts Shipyards
resolve re contracts for Massachusetts shipyards, 11, 56
Massachusetts Turnpike Authority
copy of orders re taking for location of additional tunnel to East
Boston, 70, 187
Mayor John F. Collins
annual address: 1
appointments:
Assessing Department, 97, 124
Board of Commissioners of Sinking Funds, 97
Board of Election Commissioners, 156
Boston Housing Authority, 35, 61
Boston Redevelopment Authority, 146, 192
Building Department, 98, (2) 124
City Hospital Trustee, 97
Civil Defense, 169
constables with authority to serve civil process upon filing of bond:
17, 26, (annual list) 56, 63, 66, 69, 95, 100, 108, 116, 120, 166,
218, 223, 272
Election Commission, 77
Fire Commissioner, 156
Government Center Commission, 64
minor officers paid by fees, 57
Penal Institutions Commissioner, 156
Public Health Council, 97, 98
Public Library Trustee, 156
Public Welfare Overseers, 97
Real Property Commissioner, 46
Traffic Commissioner, 156
Weighers of Coal, 17, 69, 84, 120, 223
Weighers of Goods, 17, 69, 82, 95, 133, 202, 223
messages, communications and orders:
Acts of 1953: providing that police officers whose regular day off
falls on a holiday shall be given an additional day off or an addi-
tional day's pay, 234
Acts of I960:
Chapter 395: authorizing City of Boston to sell or lease to New
England Deaconess Hospital certain park land, 140
Chapter 601: authorizing City of Boston to sell or lease to First
Methodist Church certain land and buildings, 140
Chapter 718: sale of land to William G. Walsh Post No. 369,
American Legion, 219
Acts of 1961:
Chapter 13: regulating use of cemetery funds, 49
Chapter 351: removal of vehicles illegally parked or standing on
private property, 1 19
Administrative Services Department: transfer of $35,000 from
Reserve Fund, 183; amendment of classification title of Head
Administrative Clerk, Superior Criminal Court, Clerk's Office, 267
appropriations:
Boston Redevelopment Authority: $60,000 for Planning Section, 5;
$70,000, 110
departmental equipment: $150,000, 10
General Cemetery Fund: $272,000 to Parks and Recreation De-
partment for cemetery maintenance and improvement, 126
Parking Meter Fees: $50,000 for Police Department electronic
machine for processing of parking violations, 5
Parkman Fund: $175,000 to Parks and Recreation Department,
36, 90; $24,322.26 to Parks and Recreation Department, 267, 279
Parks and Recreation Department: $175,000 from income of
Parkman Fund, 36; $25,000 for shelter at play area, West Newton
St., 84; $272,000 from General Cemetery Fund for cemetery
maintenance and improvement, 126; $15,000 from Sumner
Traffic Tunnel Receipts for shelter at play area, West Newton
St., 195; $24,322.26 from Parkman Fund income, 267
Mayor John F. Collins, Continued
Police Department: $50,000 from Parking Meter Fees for electronic
machine processing of parking violations, 6
Real Property Department: $4,500 from Parking Meter Fees for
mechanical coin-operated parking gates at Winthrop st., Hyde
Park, 17
Redemption of City Loans: $400,000 from parking meter receipts.
101
School Committee: $10,945,077.49 for general school purposes, 100
supplementary appropriations of $977,700, 121
Traffic Commission: $10,000 from Parking Meter Fees for motor
vehicles for use in supervision of parking meters, 18; $50,000
from Sales of City Property for new traffic lights, 110
Assessing Department: ordinance re reorganization of department,
20; information re assessments in Government Center Project
Area, 120; copies of Cuthbert Reeves report on assessing for City
Council, 160, 192; tax abatements for home owners recalled to
duty with armed forces, 218
bequest to city from Thomas S. Gill, 245
Boston Edison Company: withdrawal of proposal for purchase of
steam from incinerator and lease of hospital power plant, 95
Boston Housing Authority: amendment of cooperation agreement
with Authority, 177
Boston Redevelopment Authority: appropriation of $60,000 for
Planning Section, 5; appropriation of $70,000 for Planning Section,
110; lease of space in City Hall Annex, 109; status of available land
in New York Streets Project area, 177
Boston Youth Activities Bureau: communication from James A.
Travers, Director, 229
budget for 1961: 26
Building Department: amendment of building code re construction
of fall-out shelters, 183, 251; transfer of $30,000 from Interest on
Temporary Loans, 239, 242; transfer of $10,000 from Interest on
Refunded Taxes, 229, 292
Christopher Columbus Parade, 1961, 188
City Clerk Department: transfer of $500 from Reserve Fund for
Contractual Services, 195
Classification and Compensation Plans: compensation grade of
Superintendent, 18; compensation grade of Assistant Superintend-
ent, 18; duties of Deputy Assistant Clerk, 155; increase in com-
pensation grade of Messenger and Clerical Assistant, Supreme
Judicial Court, 168; classification title of Head Administrative
Clerk, Superior Criminal Court, Clerk's Office, 267; amendments
re compensation grade adjustments, 275; revision of compensation
grade of Head Statistical Clerk, Juvenile Court, 194; transfer of
$35,000 from Reserve Fund to Administrative Services Depart-
ment for review of plans for city and county employees, 183 ;
reclassification of position of Jail Nurse to Matron-Nurse, 189
Committee to Memorialize Veterans: naming of intersection in
honor of deceased veterans, 111
contracts for Massachusetts shipyards, 56
Evacuation Day: starting of parade at noon, 82
Fire Department: transfer of fire station at Temple and River sts.,
Dorchester, to Civil Defense Department, 68; transfer of $65,000
to department from Interest on Temporary Loans, 166; transfer of
$80,000 from Reserve Fund for erection of temporary firehouse at
Green and Chardonsts., 167; additional day off or additional day's
pay for police officers and fire fighters, 234; fees for certain permits
granted by Fire Department, 234; lease of abandoned fire station at
30 Harvard st. to Morse's Food Marts, Inc., Dorchester, 260
First Methodist Church: sale or lease of certain land and build-
ings, 140
Government Center Development Project: assumption of re-
sponsibility by city, 108; information re assessments in Government
Center Project Area, 120
Health Department: formation of sanitary squad to enforce sanitary
laws, 69; surveillance of operation at Locust st., Southeast Express-
way and Dorchester ave., 211; surveillance of smoke nuisance in
vicinity of C and West First, and B and West Fourth sts., 233
Hospital Department: ordinance re charges for services in City
Hospital, 117; hospital for chronic ill at Long Island, 194
Interest on Refunded Taxes: transfer of $100,000 from appropri-
ation to Snow Removal, 209; transfer of $75,000 to School Com-
mittee, 263
Interest on Temporary Loans: transfer of $65,000 to Fire Depart-
ment, 166; transfer of $100,000 to Snow Removal, 209
legislation authorizing loan of $5,000,000 for extraordinary repairs
to buildings, 18, 36, 141
Library Department: exchange of land with Roman Catholic
Archbishop of Boston, 139
loans: $45,000,0000 in anticipation of revenue, 13; $2,000,000 for
construction of public ways, 26; legislation re loans not exceeding
$5,000,000 for extraordinary repairs, 18, 36, 141, 188; $2,000,000
for construction of sewers, 133; rescission of sum of $5,750,000
in loan of $7,500,000 passed September 7, 1954, 141
MAYOR
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Mcdonough
Mayor John F. Collins, Continued
New York Streets Project: status of available land in area, 177
Ordinances:
additional day off or additional day's pay for police officers and
fire fighters, 234
annual charges for use of common sewers, 238
annual cumulative supplement to revised ordinances of 1961, 203
charge for assessor's certificate as to abutters in certain cases, 219
charges for services in City Hospital, ] 17
fee for abstract copy of birth, marriage or death record, 88
height of certain buildings on Commonwealth ave., 151
increased fees for certain street occupancy permits, 20, 49
providing further against littered streets, 203
reorganization of Assessing Department, 20, 50
revision of fee for funeral directors' licenses, 141
towing of vehicles interfering with snow removal, 273
parking: facilities for City Hospital employees, 211; parking in open
areas and playgrounds in emergencies and serious snowstorms, 202
parking meter fees: appropriation of $50,000 for Police Department
electronic machine processing of parking violations, 5; $4,500 for
Real Property Department for mechanical coin-operated parking
gates, 17; $10,000 for machine to be used by Traffic Department for
supervision of parking meters, 18
Parkman Fund: appropriation for Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment, $175,000, 36; $24,322, 26, 267
Parks and Recreation Department: practice putting green at
Franklin Park Golf Course, 35; appropriation of $175,000 from
income of George F. Parkman Fund, 36; appropriation of $25,000
from Sumner Traffic Tunnel Receipts for shelter at West Newton
St., 84; floodlighting certain fields for night baseball, 120; transfer of
land on Moseley St., Dorchester, from Commissioner of Real
Property, 126; exchange of land with Roman Catholic Archbishop
of Boston, 139; renaming East Boston Stadium the East Boston
Memorial Stadium, 160; site in North End for Tots' Playground,
166; sale of land at Ryan Playground, Charlestown, to W. F. Schrafft
& Sons Corporation, 185; site for Tots' Playground in North End,
194; disposition of Dover Street laundry equipment, 228; appropri-
ation of $24,322.26 from income of Parkman Fund, 267
passage of bill H. R. 4938 making municipalities eligible for federal
surplus personal property, 123
Penal Institutions Department: sale of 100 surplus pigs, 63; im-
provements at House of Correction, Deer Island, 208; sale of 100
surplus pigs, 202; disposition of Dover Street Laundry equipment,
228; sale of surplus pigs, 238
Police Department: $50,000 from Parking Meter Fees for electronic
machine processing of parking violations, 5; confirmation of sale of
police boat "Michael H. Crowley," 123; surveillance of operation
at Locust St., Southeast Expressway and Dorchester ave., 211;
additional day off or additional day's pay for police officers and
fire fighters, 234
Public Improvement Commission: transfer of discontinued portion
of Main St., Charlestown, to Real Property Department, 130;
naming of intersections in honor of deceased veterans, 223
Public Works Department: ordinance re increased fees for certain
street occupancy permits, 20; loan of $2,000,000 for construction of
public ways, 26; sale of Fort Hill Wharf to Sheraton Building Cor-
poration, 35; installation of electric lamps on Harvest st., Ward 7,
66; repaving Ashmont St., 77; resurfacing Knoll St., Roslindale, 111;
installation of modern are lights on Harvest St., Ward 7, 133;
transfer of $60,000 or more from appropriation for Personal Services
to Snow Removal, 166; resurfacing Avenue Louis Pasteur, 177;
transfer of $25,000 from Personal Services to Snow Removal, 183;
reconstruction of Wellsmere rd., Wards 18 and 20, 194; installation
of pedestrian traffic lights at Maverick and Cottage streets inter-
section, 208; transfer of $100,000 from appropriation for Interest
on Refunded Taxes to Snow Removal, 209; transfer of $100,000
from Interest on Temporary Loans to Snow Removal, 209; parking
in open areas and playgrounds in emergencies and serious snow-
storms, 202; transfer of $25,000 from Personal Services to Snow
Removal, 183; installation of trash receptacles throughout city,
223; new sidewalk on Burgess st., Dorchester, 233; annual charges
for use of common sewers, 238; reconstruction of American Legion
Highway and Lake St., 272 ; construction of new bridge over Boston &
Maine Railroad at Cambridge St., Charlestown, 272; towing of
vehicles interfering with snow removal, 273
Real Property Department: appropriation of $4,500 from Parking
Meter Fees for mechanical coin-operated parking gates at Winthrop
street parking facility, 17; repairs to building and equipment at
South Boston Municipal Building, 95; transfer of land on Moseley
St., Dorchester, to Parks and Recreation Department, 126; transfer
of discontinued portion of Main St., Charlestown, to Real Property
Department, 130; municipal public parking lots for Boston residents,
210; site for stadium for use by American Football League team, 233 ;
withdrawal of order submitted August 8, I960, re transfer of land
at Sydney and Carson sts., Dorchester; new order transferring land
from Parks and Recreation Department to Real Property
Department, 259
Redemption of City Loans: appropriation of $400,000 from parking
meter receipts, 101
Reserve Fund: transfer of $80,000 to Clerk's Office, Superior Court,
Civil Session, 141; transfer of $80,000 to Fire Department, 167
transfer of $35,000 to Administrative Services Department, 183.
transfer of $500 to City Clerk Department for Contractual Services!
195
Mayor John F. Collins, Continued
sales: Fort Hill Wharf to Sheraton Building Corporation, 35; fire
station at 84 Northampton st. to Club 575 Corporation, 88; land at
Ryan Playground, Charlestown, to W. F. Schrafft & Sons Cor-
poration, 185; surplus pigs at Deer Island, 63, 202, 238; sale of land
to William G. Walsh Post No. 369, American Legion, 219; fire
station at 84 Northampton st. to Suffolk Storage and Warehouse
Company, 111; land at Commonwealth ave. and Chestnut Hill ave.
to Turner Associates Trust, 112; sale or lease of certain park land to
New England Deaconess Hospital, 140; sale or lease of certain land
and buildings to First Methodist Church, 140; obsolete machinery
and equipment at old Boston Technical High School, 150; police
boat "Michael H. Crowley," 123
School Committee: additional appropriation of $10,945,077.49 for
general school purposes, 100; additional appropriation of $365,000
for school purposes, 263
Snow Removal: supplementary appropriation of $750,000, 121;
transfer of $60,000 from Personal Services, Public Works Depart-
ment, 166; transfer of $25,000 from Personal Services, Public Works
Department, 183; transfer of $100,000 from appropriation for
Interest on Refunded Taxes, 209; transfer of $100,000 from appro-
priation for Interest on Temporary Loans, 209
Sumner Traffic Tunnel Receipts: appropriation of $25,000 for
shelter at play area, West Newton st., 84; $15,000, 195
Tobin (Maurice J.) Gymnasium: use on April 16 by Eastern
Massachusetts Junior Drum and Bugle Corps Association, 5
Traffic Department: traffic signals at E and East Seventh sts.,
Ward 6, 17; appropriation of $10,000 from Parking Meter Fees for
purchase of motor vehicle for supervision of use of parking meters,
18; traffic signals at L and East Fourth sts., Ward 6, 49; pedestrian
traffic signal at Dudley, Alexander and Clifton sts., Ward 13, 49;
appropriation of $50,000 for new traffic lights, 110; traffic lights at
Commonwealth ave. and Boston University Bridge, 133; installa-
tion of pedestrian traffic lights at Maverick and Cottage sts., East
Boston, 218, 245
transfers from Reserve Fund: Clerk's Office, Superior Court, Civil
Session, $80,000, 141; Fire Department, $80,000, 167; City Clerk
Department, $500, 195; Administrative Services Department,
$35,000, 183
transfers of appropriations:
Building Department, $30,000 from Interest on Temporary Loans,
239; $10,000 from Interest on Refunded Taxes, 239; Clerk's
Office, Civil Session, Superior Court, $40,000 from Welfare De-
partment, 250; Fire Department, $65,000 from Interest on
Temporary Loans, 166; Pensions and Annuities, City Appropri-
ation, $40,000 from Welfare Department, 250; Workmen's Com-
pensation, Special Appropriation, $15,000 from Welfare Depart-
ment, 250; Workmen's Compensation, Special Appropriation,
$40,000 from Veterans' Services Department, 238; Snow Removal,
$60,000 from Personal Services, Public Works Department, 166;
Snow Removal, $25,000 from Personal Services, Public Works
Department, 183; Snow Removal, $200,000 from Interest on
Refunded Taxes, 209; Snow Removal, $100,000 from Interest on
Temporary Loans, 209
transfers of land: land on Moseley st., Dorchester, from Commis-
sioner of Real Property to Parks and Recreation Commission, 126;
discontinued portion of Main St., Charlestown, to Real Property
Department, 130
Veterans' Services Department: transfer of $40,000 to Workmen's
Compensation Special Appropriation, 238
Welfare Department: transfer of $40,000 to Clerk's Office, Superior
Court, Civil Session, 250; transfer of $40,000 to Pensions and An-
nuities, City Appropriation, 250; transfer of $15,000 to Workmen's
Compensation, Special Appropriation, 250
Workmen's Compensation Special Appropriation: transfer of
$40,000 from Veterans' Services Department, 238; transfer of
$15,000 from Welfare Department, 250
notices of Mayor's absence from the city: 15, 52, 146, 169, 179, 197, 241
proposed sale of abandoned fire station at 32 Walnut st., Dorchester,
to Parklane Realty, Inc., 232
McDonough, Patrick F., President
election as President of City Council, 16
call for special meeting of City Council, 217
committee appointment: Executive, 7, 22, 101
election with Coun. Iannella as manager of Old South Association in
Boston for 1961, 11
orders:
city election on November 7, 1961, 201
contract for indexing of City Council minutes, 67
contract for reporting of City Council committee meetings and
hearings, 67
contract for reporting of City Council meetings, 67
election of Councillor to fill vacancy for unexpired term of Coun.
White, 93
group photograph of Council members, 16
license for use of Boston College Football Stadium for Nazareth
Fund, 242
Mcdonough
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OLD
McDonough, Patrick F., President, Continued
new sidewalks on Burgess st., Dorchester, 190
notice of election for Representative from Ward 14 to be held April
25, 46
perambulation of city boundary lines, 190
photographs of Council members for Municipal Register, 16
preliminary city election on September 26, 1961, 181
printing edition of 3,000 copies of Revised Ordinances of 1961, 71
real estate abatement for residents called to active service, 190
reference of unfinished business to next City Council, 278
renaming of Scollay sq., 230
repaving or reconstruction of Ashmont ct., Dorchester, 62 (with
Coun. Connolly)
street resurfacing:
Halleck st., Roxbury, 174
Louis Pasteur ave., 174
Magdala st., Ward 16, 201
temporary appointments in Clerk of Committee's Department: 61,
81, 146, 161, 181, 201, 231, 249
traffic signals at Boston University Bridge and Commonwealth ave.,
114 (by Coun. Connolly)
presentation of gavel from Council members to President McDonough
278
resolves :
congratulations to Couns. Connolly and Langone on job well done, 278
felicitations to Christmas Festival Committee and city officers co-
operating with committee, 23
increased benefits for members of Police Department, 106
invitation to Veterans of Foreign Wars to hold 1962 convention in
Boston, 154
organization of meetings by League of Women Voters at which
municipal candidates can meet voters, 161 (with Coun. Foley)
retirement rights of Deputy Sheriffs in Suffolk County, 242
salute to Boys' Club of Boston and Boys' Clubs of America, 83
statement: 280
welcome to Council visitors:
Dr. Salvatore Lima, Mayor of Palermo, Italy, 145
former Coun. Joseph C. White and Secretary of State Kevin White, 274
members of Catholic Youth Organization, 230
Mrs. Harlan Edwards, Seattle Councilman, 202
students of Exchange Program, 63, 68
iMcLaughlin, Edward F., Jr.
resignation of Edward F. McLaughlin as City Councillor, 9
Mead, W. L.
sale of land on Albany st. by city to W. L. Mead, 86, 106
Metropolitan District Commission
granting of petitions: Boston Edison Company, (2) 142
notice of hearings: Boston Edison Company, 15, (2) 134, 152, 169, 204
Metropolitan Transit Authority
appearance of Trustees and General Manager before Executive
Committee, 147, 152, 154, 156, 158, (2) 279
Civil Defense investigation of installations at Washington Street
Subway concourse, 161
Council resolve re policy of city re operation of MTA, 138
information from Urban Renewal Authority re plans contemplated
for expansion of MTA, 65
initiation of mass transportation planning program by Boston Re-
development Authority, 165
meeting of Mayor with General Manager re fare increase in certain
areas of Boston, 231
notice from Department of Public Utilities of granting of petitions for
pole locations, 187, (2) 196
notice of hearings before Department of Public Utilities: 14, (3) 152,
156, (3) 169, 179, 237, 241, (2) 274
i prevention of posting of political posters on property of MTA, 189
reconsideration of fare increase applicable to those boarding MTA
in Boston, 231
removal of gates from stations at Summer and Winter sts., 164
i report requested from Boston Redevelopment Authority re mass
transportation policy, 154
i resolve re reconsideration of discontinuance of Warren Street bus line,
119
a study of proposed change in service on Forest Hills-Symphony
Station line, 266
iiYHIk Control Commission
ii notices of hearings re minimum prices payable by dealers to producers,
143, 268
i revision of certain orders re amount of monthly payments by milk
dealers to Commission, 97
Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
amendment to regulations, 156
Minor Officers Paid by Fees
annual list of appointments by the Mayor (City Document No. 29),
57, 65
Mission Hill Post No. 327, A. L., Inc.
Council acceptance of Chapter 464 of Acts of 1960 authorizing con-
veyance of certain park land to Mission Hill Post No. 327, 221
Mobley, Charles A., Mayor of Flint, Michigan
communication re abolition of 10 per cent excise tax on motor vehicles,
52
Moritz, Rev. Paul
invocation : 63
Morse's Food Marts, Inc.
lease of abandoned fire station at 30 Harvard st., Dorchester, by
Morse's Food Marts, Inc., 260
Moses Mendelsohn Cemetery Corporation
petition for use of land at 5 Baker st., Hyde Park, for burial purposes
and as a cemetery, 246
Municipal Auditorium
order re conference with the Mayor re immediate construction of
municipal auditorium, 86
Municipal Home Rule
communication from Senator Richard R. Staples re Municipal
Home Rule, 227
Municipal Register
order re pocket edition of Organization of the City Government, 11
order re preparation and printing of Municipal Register, 11
Nazareth Fund
license for use of Boston College Football Stadium for game for Nazareth
Fund, 242
New England Deaconess Hospital
sale or lease of certain park land to New England Deaconess Hospital,
140, 161
New Haven, Connecticut
acceptance by Council of invitation from Mayor to observe redevelop
ment program in that city, 65
New York Central Railroad Company
notice of hearing before Department of Public Utilities, 224
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
action on option of Old Colony Line to Braintree, 97
notice of hearing before Department of Public Utilities, 57, 58
New York Streets Project
order re information to developers at New York Streets Project area,
106, 177
Off=Street Parking Facilities
amendment of loan order of July 30, 1956 (referred October 17, 1960)
for appropriations for off-street parking facilities, 91, 114
order re off-street decal parking for Boston residents, 201
Old Colony Line to Braintree
Council resolve urging action on state option to purchase right of
way, 97
OLD
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PENSIONS
Old South Association in Boston
election of Couns. Iannella and McDonough as managers for year
1961, 11
Ordinances
amendment of Building Code re Fall-Out Shelters, 183, 220; striking
out Part 29 and insertion of new Part 29 regulating excavations for,
and Foundation of, Buildings and Structures, 251
annual charges for use of common sewers, 238, 262, 266
annual cumulative supplement to revised ordinances of 1961,
203, 246
Chapter 418 of Acts of 1954 re height of buildings constructed on
corner of Commonwealth ave. and Arlington st., 68
charge for assessor's certificate as to abutters in certain cases,
219, 246
charges for services in City Hospital, 117, (2) 157, 262
draft of revision of city ordinances, 12, 20
fee for abstract copy of birth, marriage or death record, 88, 113
fees for certain permits granted by Fire Department, 234, 262, 266
height of certain buildings on Commonwealth ave., 151, (2) 169
increased fees for certain street occupancy permits, 20, 49, 53, 90
printing of 3,000 copies of Revised Ordinances of 1961, 71
providing further against littered streets, 203, 246, 278
removal of political advertising, 175
reorganization of Assessing Department, 20, 50, 53, 89
repeal of sections 7 and 8 of Chapter 14 of Revised Ordinances of 1961
concerning days off for fire fighters, 234
restrictions on park frontages on Commonwealth ave., 112, 263
revision of fee for funeral director's license, 141, 164
towing of vehicles interfering with snow removal, 273
Ordinances, Committee on
members: Couns. Coffey (Chairman), Kerrigan (Vice Chairman),
White, Hines, Connolly, 22; (revised) Couns. Coffey (Chairman),
Kerrigan (Vice Chairman), Langone, Hines, Connolly, 102
committee reports: 39, 53, 89, 113, 157, 164, 169, 220, 246, 262
matters referred: (2) 20, 50, 51, 68, 88, 117, 142, 151, 158, 169, 175,
184, 203, 204, 219, 236, 239, 259, 273
Pagliarulo, Michael
resolve extending congratulations of Council to Michael Pagliarulo, 278
Parking
acceptance of Chapter 351, Acts of 1961 re removal of motor vehicles
illegally parked, 119, 170
appearance of Traffic Commissioner and Corporation Counsel re park-
ing situation in congested sections, 189
Council order re municipal public parking lots for Boston residents,
188, 210
decal system for parking under Fitzgerald Expressway, 148, 154, 197,
279
development of comprehensive parking program by all city agencies, 68
off-street decal parking for Boston residents, 201
parking facilities for City Hospital employees, 190, 211
public bid on West End Redevelopment tract for parking, 125, 127
schedule for fines for parking violations, 85, 98, 136, (2) 143, 146, 147
use of open areas and playgrounds for parking in emergencies and
serious snowstorms (referred March 7, 1960), 146, 202
valuations for 1957, 1958, 1959 on private parking lots (referred July
25, 1960), 279
Parking Meter Fees
appropriations from fees:
Police Department: $50,000 for electronic machine for processing of
parking violations, 6, 48
Real Property Department: $4,500 for mechanical coin-operated park-
ing gates at Winthrop street parking facility, 17
Redemption of City Loans for off-street parking areas and facilities,
$400,000, 101
Traffic Department: purchase and installation of 2,000 parking
meters, 44, 47; $10,000 for purchase of motor vehicles for use in
supervision of parking meters, 18, 90
Parklane Realty, Inc.
sale of land and buildings at 32 Walnut St., Dorchester, to Parklane
Realty, Inc., 180, 198, 209; veto of order by Mayor, 232
Parkman Fund
appropriations: $175,000 from income of fund to Parks and Recre-
ation Department, 36, 90; $24,322.26 from income of fund to Parks
and Recreation Department, 267, 279
Parks and Recreation Department
action contemplated re closed laundry building, 159
appearance of Park Commissioner to report on proposed transfers of
property, 74
appropriations: $175,000 from income of George F. Parkman Fund,
36, 90; $25,000 from Sumner Traffic Tunnel Receipts for shelter at
play area, West Newton st., 84, 90; $272,000 from General Cemetery
Fund for cemetery maintenance and improvements, 127, 146; $15,000
from Sumner Traffic Tunnel Receipts for shelter at play area, West
Newton st., 195, 220; appropriation of $24,322.26 from income of
Parkman Fund, 267, 279
congratulations to Commissioner Walsh and Department on comple-
tion of Tremont Street Mall, 119
disposition of land and buildings on Dover st., 75; Finance Com-
mission report, 144; information re disposition of laundry, 211, 228
equipping and policing of Norfolk Street Playground, 114, 130
exchange of land with Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, 139,
161, 170
expenditure of private funds for improvements to Park Department
property, 86
floodlighting certain fields for night baseball, 114, 120
reactivation of practice putting green at Franklin Park Golf Course,
23, 35
reimbursement of employees' claims:
Connolly, James F., 89
Griffin, Coleman J., 151
Kennedy, Arthur J., 151, 180
renaming East Boston Stadium the East Boston Memorial Stadium,
154, 160
sale of land at Commonwealth and Chestnut Hill aves. to Turner Asso-
ciates Trust, 112, 262
sale of land at Ryan Playgorund, Charlestown, to W. F. Schrafft &
Sons Corporation, 185, 246, 270
sale of portion of T.J. Roberts Playground to William G. Walsh Post
No. 309, A.L., 219, 246
sale or lease of certain park land to New England Deaconess Hospital,
140, 161
site in North End for "Tots" playground, 162, 166, 194
transfer of land on Carson st., Dorchester, to Real Property Depart-
ment, 260
transfer of land on Moseley st., Dorchester, from Commissioner of
Real Property, 126, 158
transfer of portions of Commonwealth ave., Columbia rd. and Avenue
Louis Pasteur to Public Works Department (order referred Nov. 14,
1960), 124
use of Maurice J. Tobin Gymnasium on April 16 by Eastern Massa-
chusetts Junior Drum and Bugle Corps Association, 5
Pedonti, Frank T.
Council congratulations to Frank T. Pedonti on care of veterans'
graves, 119
Penal Institutions Department
appointment of Joseph V. McBrine as Penal Institutions Commis-
sioner, 156
improvements at House of Correction, Deer Island, 174, 208
information re disposition of Dover Street Laundry, 211, 228
inspection by Penal Institutions Commissioner of former laundry
building and equipment of Park Department, 74
order re transfer of operation and maintenance of Deer Island to State
Penal Department, 237
reimbursement of employees' claims:
Antonelli, Alfred C, 10
Ryan, Donald E., 63
sale of surplus pigs: 63, 74, 202, 238
Pensions and Annuities
Fire Department, for death of husband:
Carr, Margaret C. (referred Dec. 9, 1960), 67
Cunniff, Mary B., 116, 153
Flynn, Lena N., 70, 124
Hogan, Helen T...33
Johnson, Mary M., 77, 153
Madigan, Elizabeth V., 33, 37, 153
Mahoney, Dorothy A., 64
Morrissey, Mary V. (referred Dec. 19, 1960), 60
Seitz, Gertrude V., 66
White, Anna, 14
Winn, Lillian U., 11, 52, 86
PENSIONS
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PUBLIC
Pensions and Annuities, Continued
Municipal Court, for death of husband :
Colby, Catherine E., 123, 136
Police Department, for death of husband:
Clapp, Margaret M., 23, 64, 153
Craig, Ella A. (referred Nov. 14, 1960), 64
Cusick, Sybil B., 37, 102
Grimley, Mary A. (referred Dec. 19, 1960), 117
Lynch, Loretta A., 142, 153
Muldoon, Nora (referred Oct. 17, 1960), 81
O'Day, Alice S., 14, 91
Paige, Kathleen (referred Dec. 27, 1960), 83
transfer of certain petitions for annuities to Boston Retirement
Board, 153
Perambulation of City Boundary Lines
appointment of Couns. Langone and Sullivan as committee members,
190
committee report, 261
Philbin, Congressman Philip J.
communication re contracts for Massachusetts shipyards, 56
Police Department
additional day off or additional day's pay for police officers in case
day off falls on a holiday, 234
appointment of Patrick J. O'Reilly as Keeper of the Lockup, 169
appropriation: $50,000 from Parking Mejer Fees for electronic ma-
chine processing of parking violations, 5, 48
auxiliary corps of police women to guard street crossings for school
children, 190
Chapter 598 of Acts of 1957 re vacations for Boston police officers, 81
confirmation of sale of police boat "Michael H. Crowley," 123
indemnification of employees' claims:
Du Wors, Cletus H., 70, 209, 274
Smolinski, Stephen W. (referred Dec. 5, 1960, 132
investigation as to responsibility for street disturbance on January 15,
1961, 14, 279
pensions and annuities for death of husband:
Clapp, Margaret M., 23, 64, 153
Craig, Ella A. (referred Nov. 14, 1960), 64
Cusick, Sybil B., 37, 102
Grimley, Mary A. (referred Dec. 19, I960), 117
Lynch, Loretta A., 142, 153
Muldoon, Nora (referred Oct. 17, 1960), 81
O'Day, Alice S., 14, 91
Paige, Kathleen (referred Dec. 27, 1960), 83
police and detention facilities in proposed government center, 33
reimbursement of employees' claims:
Barry, Garrett G., 204
Berlo, Raymond H., 178, 204
Burke, James F., 77
Bush, Robert T., 164
Butterworth, Walter M., 100, 117
Cotugno, Matthew J„ 123
Doherty, Henry E., 142, 153
Ferrarro, Peter M., 236
Gorham, Joseph L., 160, 180
Hendry, Daniel J., 96
Hillier, William H., 178, 204
Hogan, William J., 6, 34
Hudson, Richard J., 164
Kennedy, HaskeU O., 186
Kenney, George L., 164, 246
Lydon, William V., 77
McCarthy, Joseph C, Jr., 245, 268
Mellon, James, 10
Mullen, Robert E., 142, 153
Petrucci, Joseph C, 89
Philbrick, William A., 142
Prout, Roy E., 186
Stronach, John J., 82, 99
Sweeney, Daniel J., 66, 74
Tierney, Robert L., 70
Wojciechowski, Walter, 15
resolve re increased benefits for Police Department members, 106, 220
surveillance of operation of building wrecking yard, South Boston,
190, 211
use of motorcycles by police officers, 114
I Printing Department
reimbursement of employee's claim: Gallagher, William B., 70
P Political Advertising
ordinance re removal of political advertising, 175
Probation Officers
communications from Massachusetts Commissioner of Probation re
rescheduled salaries for probation officers, 37, 47
Public Housing, Committee on
members: Couns. Iannella (Chairman), Coffey (Vice Chairman), Kerri-
gan, Connolly, Sullivan, 22, 102
committee reports: 116, 179, 188
matters referred: 173, 178
Public Improvement Committee
dissatisfaction of membership of Flower Market, 65
information re number of unaccepted streets in city, 61
naming of intersections in honor of deceased veterans, 223
transfer of discontinued portion of Main St., Charlestown, to Real
Property Department, 130
Public Lands, Committee on
members: Couns. Hines (Chairman), White (Vice Chairman), Kerri-
gan, Coffey, Iannella, 22; (revised), Couns. Hines (Chairman),
Langone (Vice Chairman), Kerrigan, Coffey, Iannella, 102
committee reports: 53, 86, 128, 158, 161, 170, 180, 246, 262, 276
disposition of land and buildings on Dover St., 75, 228; Finance
Commission report, 144
exchange of certain city lands with Roman Catholic Archbishop of
Boston, 139, 161, 170
matters referred: 36, 68, 88, 112, 113, 126, 130, (3) 140, 141, 185, 219,
229, 233, 246, (2) 260, 263
resolve re procedure for sale of surplus city property, 47
sale of Fort Hill Wharf to Sheraton Building Corporation for $50,000,
35, 246
sale of land at Chestnut Hill ave. and Commonwealth ave., 262, 263
sale of land and buildings at 32 Walnut St., Dorchester, to Parklane
Realty, Inc., 180, 198
sale of land at Ryan Park, Charlestown, to W. F. Schrafft & Sons Cor-
poration, 185, 246
sale of portion of T. J. Roberts Playground to William G. Walsh Post
No. 369, A. L., 219, 246
sale or lease of certain land and buildings to First Methodist Church,
140
sale or lease of certain park land to New England Deaconess Hospital,
140
Public Safety Commission
order re appearance of Committee on Licenses before Executive' Com-
mittee (referred May 2, 1960), 279
Public Service and Recreation, Committee on
members: Couns. Connolly (Chairman), Kerrigan (Vice Chairman),
Sullivan, Hines, Foley, 22, 102
committee reports: 47, 58, 124, 130, 136, 140, 205
construction of new bridge over Boston & Maine Railroad at Cam-
bridge St., Charlestown, 272
equipping and policing of Norfolk Street Playground, 114
matters referred: (2) 18, 65, 67, 69, 114, 147, 189, 231, 273
Public Works Department
annual charges for use of common sewers, 238, 262, 266
commendation of department on snow removal, 278
construction of new bridge over Boston & Maine Railroad at Cam-
bridge st., Charlestown, 272
establishment of bound marks and placing of permanent visible
markers, 265
information re system employed for plowing streets, 33
installation of modern arc lights: Harvest St., Ward 7, 53, 66, 133
installation of pedestrian lights: Maverick and Cottage sts., East
Boston, 200, 208
installation of public trash receptacles, 181, 223
loans: $2,000,000 for construction of public ways, 26, 47, 61, 89; $2,000,-
000 for construction of sewers, 133, 158, 164, 197
ordinance re increased fees for certain street occupancy permits, 20, 49
ordinance re towing of vehicles interfering with snow removal, 273
parking facilities for City Hospital employees, 190, 211
parking in open areas and playgrounds in cases of emergencies and
serious snowstorms, 146, 202
PUBLIC
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RULES
Public Works Department, Continued
prevention and removal of political posters from property of city
and MTA, 189
reconstruction of American Legion Highway and Lake st., 242, 272
reconstruction of Wellsmere rd., Wards 18 and 20, 181
reimbursement of employees' claims:
Ashley, Samuel E., 96
Betts, Arthur J., 185
Bova, Joseph, 89, 100
Brennan, John V., 185, 204
Campbell, James H., (2) 196
Carney, Michael J., 66
Chace, Robert, 123, 130
Chenette, John J., 186
Cunningham, Patrick J., 14
DiFrummolo, Vincent J., 123, 149
Dolan, Edward H., 57, 160, 180
Giblin, James F., 70
Gillis, Joseph A., 168, 188
Goode, Mark A., 142, 153
Hooley, James J., 196
Horton, John J., (2) 196, (2) 212
Kelesh, Lawrence, 219
Lam-t-, Joseph, 160, 199
Logue, William T., 96
Lynch, James J., 52
MacDonald, John F., 84
Magrath, Robert D., 52
Masucci, Fred J., 151
Mulhane, William A., 142
Nagle, Joseph V., (5) 186
Nolan, John T., 186, 205
O'Brien, Joseph, 14
Odenweller, John E., 77
O'Mara, Edward R., 52, 60
O'Rourke, John J., 10
Peterson, Leo J., 15, 34
Prendergast, John J., 6, 34
Provenzano, Vincent, 142, 153
Quigg, William, 96
Ricci, Leonard F., 70
Riordan, Charles S., 186
Rotundo, Samuel, 33, 142
Scott, Anthony L., Jr., 46
Shea, James V;, (3) 33, 73
Sweeney, Joseph A., 52, 60
Trainor, Raymond, 237
Wilhelm, Francis J., 66, 74
Yovanna, Michael J., 142, 154
sale of Fort Hill Wharf to Sheraton Building Corporation, 35, 246
sidewalk construction: Burgess St., Dorchester, 190, 233
snow removal:
supplementary appropriation of $750,000, 121, (2) 127
transfers to Snow Removal
from Personal Services, Public Works Department, $60,000, 166,
182; $25,000, 183, 220
from Interest on Refunded Taxes, $100,000, 209, 220
from Interest on Temporary Loans, $100,000, 209, 220
street resurfacing:
Ashmont St., Ward 16, 62, 77
Avenue Louis Pasteur, 174, 177
Halleck st., Roxbury, 174
Knoll St., Ward 20, 111
Magdala st., Ward 16, 201
Wellsmere rd., Wards 18, 20, 181, 194
transfer of discontinued portion of Main st., Charlestown, to Com-
missioner of Real Property, 130, 158
transfer of portions of Commonwealth ave., Columbia rd., Avenue
Louis Pasteur from Park Department to Public Works Department
(order referred November 14, 1960), 124
withdrawal of proposal by Boston Edison Company for purchase of
steam from incinerator and lease of hospital power plant, 95
Quincy City Council
invitation to Boston City Council to discussion of transportation
problems of the South Shore, 67
Real Property Department
appointment of Associate Commissioners:
David L. Currier, 47, 113
William F. Keesler, 46
Carroll P. Sheehan, 47
appearance of Chairman to report on proposed transfers of property,
74
appropriation: $4,500 from Parking Merer Fees for mechanical coin-
opera tec gates at Winthrop Street off-street parking facility, 17
Real Property Department, Continued
disposition of land and buildings on Dover st., 75; Finance Com-
mission report, 144
establishment of municipal public parking lots for Boston resi-
dents, 188, 210
improvements to South Boston Municipal Building, 83, 95
order re committee to prepare regulations re sale of foreclosed property
and other real estate under control of Real Property Department, 210
order re survey re stadium for use by American Football League team,
221, 233
sale of fire station at 84 Northampton st. to Club 575 Corporation,
88, 111, 128, 135
transfer of discontinued portion of Main st., Charlestown, to depart-
ment, 130, 158
transfer of land on Carson st., Dorchester, from Parks and Recreation
Department to Real Property Department, 259
transfer of land on Moseley st., Dorchester, to Parks and Recreation
Commission, 126, 158
Redemption of City Loans
appropriation of $400,000 for redemption of city loans, 101, 146
Redevelopment Program
resolve re scrutiny of Redevelopment Program by Finance Commission
148
resolve re sociological study of persons replaced by redevelopment
program, 114
Reeves, Cuthbert
Council request for copies of Cuthbert Reeves report on assessing
148, 160, 162
:
Reimbursement of Employers' Claims
Fire Department: (2) 99, 117, 149, 199, (2) 268
Hospital Department: 60
Parks and Recreation Department: 180
Police Department: 74, 99, 117, (2) 153, 180, (2) 204, 246
Public Works Department: (2) 60, 72, 73, 74, 130, 149, (2) 153, 154
180, 188, 199, 204, 205, (3) 212
School Committee: 204
Reserve Fund
transfers from Reserve Fund:
Administrative Services Department, $35,000, 183, 279
City Clerk Department, $500, 195
Fire Department, $80,000, 167, 182, 184
Superior Court, Clerk's Office, Civil Session: $80,000, 58, 141, 148
Resignations
Frank W. Buxton as Library Trustee, 156
Thomas J. Griffin as Traffic Commissioner, 156
Joseph W. Lund, member of Boston Redevelopment Authority, 161
Edward F. McLaughlin, Jr., as City Councillor, 9
John P. McMorrow as Director of Administrative Services, 89
George M. Romanos, Jr., as Election Commissioner, 156
Henry A. Scagnoll as Fire Commissioner, 156
JosephC. White as City Councillor, 93
Retirements
Edward L. Friel, Penal Institutions Commissioner, 156
Charles F. Gardella, Assistant Clerk, Municipal Court, 142
Paul Klose, Court Officer, Municipal Court, 6
Thomas W. McMahon, City Messenger Department, 67
Joseph R. McSweeney, Chief Officer, Suffolk County Jail, 64, 67
John G. Pickett, Director of Civil Defense, 169
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston
exchange of certain lands with City of Boston, 139, 161, 170
Rules, Committee on
members: Couns. Kerrigan (Chairman), Connolly (Vice Chairmai
Foley, Iannella, Coffey, 22, 102
matters referred: 23
SALES
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STREETS
Sales
firehouse at 16 Walk Hill st., West Roxbury (order referred December
27, 1960), 53, 64
fire station at 84 Northampton st. (to Club 575 Corporation) 88;
(to Suffolk Storage and Warehouse Company) 111, 128, 135, 146, 170
Fort Hill Wharf: sale by city to Sheraton Building Corporation, 35, 246
land and building known as Lowell Square and West Church to
First Methodist Church, 140, 161
land and buildings at 32 Walnut st., Dorchester, to Parklane Realty
Inc., 180, 198, 209; veto by Mayor, 232
land at Commonwealth ave. and Chestnut Hill ave. to Turner Associ-
ates Trust, 112, 262, 263, (3) 276
land at Rvan Playground, Charlestown, to W. F. Schrafft & Sons
Corporation, 185, 270
land on Albany st. to W. L. Meade (order referred December 27, 1960),
86, 106
land on Gove St., between Havre and Paris sts., East Boston, 276
legal opinion re amendment of order submitted August 8, 1960, re
sale of land at Sydney and Carson sts., Dorchester, 201
New England Deaconess Hospital: sale or lease of certain park land
from city, 140, 161
obsolete machinery and equipment at old Boston Technical High
School to Abraham Wilson, 150, 180
police boat "Michael H. Crowley," to John F. Darcy, 123
portion of T. J. Roberts Playground to William G. Walsh Post No. 369,
A.L., Inc., 219, 246
resolve re procedure for sale of surplus city property, 47
surplus pigs by Penal Institutions Department, 63, 74, 202, 238
surplus steam from incinerator to Boston Edison Company (referred
June 1, 1959), 278
Sales of City Property
appropriation of $50,000 to Traffic Department for new traffic lights
110, 161
Savings Banks Association of Massachusetts
City Council resolve re extension of credit for construction of fall-out
shelters, 189, 197
School Buildings, Board of Commissioners of
election of James E. Dineen as Commissioner, 7
reimbursement of employee's claim: John G. O'Donnell, 160
sale of obsolete machinery and equipment at old Boston Technical
High School, 150
School Committee
members:
Madeleine L. Reilly, Chairman
William L. Kendrick, Jr.
Joseph Lee
John P. Regan
John J. Tierney
additional appropriation of $365,000 for payroll requirements for
balance of fiscal year, 263, 266
appearance of Committee Business Manager before Executive Com-
mittee, 265
appropriation: additional appropriation of $10,945,077.49 for general
school purposes, 100, 135
assumption by Fire Department of fire prevention functions in
School Department, 158
communication re football games at White Stadium, 220, 261
communication re loan order for $10,000,000 for construction of
schoolhouses, 7
election of School Committee members for 1962-63, 261
reimbursement of employees' claims:
Davis, John R., 260
Hatfield, Leon J., 6
Kane, Francis J., 186, 204
transfers from other appropriations:
Health Department, $35,000, 263, 266
Hospital Department, $75,000. 263, 266
Interest on Refunded Taxes, $75,000, 263, 266
Veterans' Services Department, $60,000, 263, 266
Welfare Department, $120,000, 263, 266
Schrafft (W. F.) & Sons Corporation
notice of hearing before State Department of Public Works, 169
sale of part of Ryan Playground, Charlestown, to W. F. Schrafft &
Sons Corporation, 246, 270
Sewers
ordinance to establish annual charges for use of common sewers, 238;
report of Committee on Ordinances, 262
Shakalis Rev. Peter A.
invocations: 76, 93, 100, 191
Shellfish
applications for permits: 14, 127, 134, 152, 168, 187, 196, 204
permits granted: (2) 23, (3) 146, (2) 157, 209
Shepard, Alan B., Jr.
invitation to be guest of honor at June 17th celebration, 106
Sheraton Building Corporation
sale of Fort Hill Wharf by city to Sheraton Building Corporation, 35, 246
Sinking Funds, Board of Commissioners of
appointment of members:
Gerard E. Hayes, 97
Robert S. Weeks, Jr., 97
notice of borrowing capacity of city for 1961 as $19,463,550.17,
70, 275
Smoke Nuisance
investigation of smoke nuisance in South Boston from certain junk
yards, 190, 233
Snow Removal
commendation of Public Works Department on snow removal, 278
ordinance re towing of vehicles interfering with snow removal, 273
supplementary appropriation: $750,000, 121, (2) 127
transfers to Snow Removal from:
Interest on Refunded Taxes, $100,000, 209, 220
Interest on Temporary Loans, $100,000, 209, 220
Public Works Department, Personal Services, $60,000, 166, 182;
$25,000, 183, 220
Staples, Senator Richard R.
communication to Council re study on Municipal Home Rule, 227
State Fuel Company, Inc.
notice from State Department of hearing to be held on November 6, 224
Street Occupancy Permits
increased fees for certain street occupancy permits, 20, 49, 53
Streets
improvement orders passed:
Alexander St., Ward 13; install pedestrian traffic signals at Dudley and
Clifton sts. (referred December 19, 1960), 49
American Legion Highway: reconstruction on emergency basis,
242, 272
Ashmont st., Wards 16 and 17: repaving or reconstruction from
Dorchester ave. to Neponset ave., 62, 77
Blackstone St., Ward 3: relieving Boston of maintenance of street, 61
Burgess St., Ward 8: install new sidewalks, 190, 233
E st., Ward 6: traffic signals at E and East Seventh sts., 17
Halleck st., Wards 4 and 9: resurface and provide concrete sidewalks,
174
Harvest St., Ward 7: substitute modern arc lights for gas lamps, 53,
66, 133
Knoll st., Ward 20: resurface street, 111
L and East Fourth sts., Ward 6: install automatic traffic signals, 45, 49
Lake St., Ward 22: reconstruct on emergency basis, 242, 272
Louis Pasteur ave., Ward 4: resurface, 174, 177
Magdala st., Ward 16: resurface, 201
Maverick St., Ward 1: install pedestrian signals at Cottage st., 200,
208, 218, 245
Neponset ave., Wards 16 and 18: notice re special regulation re speed
of motor vehicles, 224
Wellsmere rd., Wards 18 and 20: reconstruct, repair water and sewer
lines, 181, 194
naming of squares in honor of deceased veterans:
Breck and Bostonia aves., Ward 22: Joseph J. Kilgariff, 189, 223
Meridian and Lexington sts., Ward 1 : Fiorentino J. DiCarolis, 201, 223
Pontiac and Cherokee sts., Ward 10: John Walsh, 83, 111
Royal st. and Coolidge rd., Ward 22: John Patrick Bonner, 182, 223
Shepherd and Huntington aves., Ward 10: Victor P. Plasson, 83, 111
relocation of Martin J. Lawless sq. at Tremont and Worthington sts.,
Roxbury, 201, 223
STUDY
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TRANSFERS
Study of Personnel Practices among City of Boston
Employees, Committee on
resolve requesting study to equalize pay scales of city employees, 23
Suffolk County
classification and compensation grades: adjustment of grade
allocation of Chief Stenographer and Indictment Clerk (referred
December 19, 1960), 47; Deputy Assistant Clerks, 155; grade alloca-
tion of Messenger and Clerical Assistant, Supreme Judicial Court,
168, 182; reclassification of position of Jail Nurse to Matron-Nurse,
189; reclassification of compensation grade of Head Statistical Clerk,
Boston Juvenile Court, 194, 220
communication re inequities in jail officers' salaries, 221, 279
establishment of Housing Court in Boston Municipal Court, 237
pension: Catherine E. Colby, 123, 136
requested hearing before Executive Committee by Local 1134,
Suffolk County Jail Employees re rates of pay, 221, 243
retired rights of Deputy Sheriffs in Suffolk County, 242
retirements:
Gardella, Charles F., 142
Klose, Paul, 6
McSweeney, Joseph R., 64, 67
Superior Court, Civil Session: transfer of S80.000 from Reserve Fund
to clerk's office for services of masters and auditors (referred October
3, 1960), 58; 880,000 from Reserve Fund for services of masters and
auditors, 141, 148; transfer of $40,000 from Welfare Department,
250, 266
Superior Court, Criminal Session: Clerk's Office, classification title
of Head Administrative Clerk, 267
Supreme Judicial Court: appointment of Walter Powers as Chairman
of Board of Bar Examiners, 196; assignment of Judges, Appellate
Divisions, 196; reassignment of John C. Leggate as Chairman of
Administrative Committee, 196; assignment of Paul K. Connolly as
judge of Appellate Division, 241; appointment of five justices as
members of Administrative Committee for District Courts, 261;
amendment of General Rules of certain courts, 143; assignment of
Harry Kalus as judge of Appellate Division for Southern District, 143
Suffolk Storage and Warehouse Company
sale of fire station at 84 Northampton st. to Suffolk Storage and
Warehouse Company, 111, 128, 135, 146, 170
Sullivan, Thomas A., Councillor
election as City Councillor, 10
oath of office: 10
acting chairman: 94-95, 97-99, 128-129, 152-154, 161, 174, 210, 221,
241, 268-271
committee appointments: Appropriations and Finance (Chairman)-
Claims, Executive, Hospitals, Legislative Matters (Chairman) .Public
Housing, Public Services and Recreation, Urban Redevelopment,
Rehabilitation and Renewal, 22, 101 ; escort to Mayor, 94; Perambula-
tion of City Boundary Lines, 190
committee reports:
Appropriations and Finance: 44, 47, 53, 58, 77, 90, 127, 135, 146, 158
161, 164, 179, 189, 275
Legislative Matters: 101, 136, 170
Perambulation of Boundary Lines: 261
orders:
automatic traffic signals at L and East Fourth sts., 45 (with Couns.
Kerrigan and Foley)
changing name of Old Harbor Village to Mary Ellen McCormack
Project, 119 (with Couns. Kerrigan and Foley)
establishment of bound markers and permanent visible markers, 265
(with Coun. Langone)
improvements to South Boston Municipal Building, 83 (with Couns.
Kerrigan and Foley)
loan of 35,000,000 for extraordinary improvements, etc., to city-owned
buildings, 164
naming intersection of Royal st. and Coolidge rd., Allston, in honor
of John Patrick Bonner, 182
substitution of electric lamps for gas lamps on Harvest St., Ward 7,
52 (with Couns. Kerrigan and Foley)
resolves:
conference on Inter-Group Relations re Inter-Group Tensions, 211
congratulations to Couns. Connolly and Langone for job well done, 278
cooperation of authorities re relocation of families in urban renewal
projects, 114 (with Coun. Foley)
location of Police Headquarters in Government Center, 165 (with
Coun. Foley)
present and future zoning of area at Locust st., Dorchester ave. and
Southeast Expressway, 190 (with Couns. Foley and Sullivan)
smoke nuisances in South Boston from certain junk yards, 190 (with
Couns. Foley and Kerrigan)
sociological study of persons displaced by redevelopment program, 114
(with Coun. Foley)
Sullivan, Thomas A., Councillor, Continued
starting of Evacuation Day Parade at noon, 68 (with Couns. Foley
and Kerrigan)
surveillance of operation of building wrecking yard, South Boston, 190
(with Couns. Foley and Kerrigan)
statement: 96
Sumner Traffic Tunnel Receipts
transfer of $25,000 to Parks and Recreation Department for shelter at
play area. West Newton st., 84, 90; additional transfer of $15,000,
195, 220
Tobin (Maurice J.) Gymnasium
salute to memory of Maurice J. Tobin, 119
use of gymnasium on April 16 by Eastern Massachusetts Junior
Drum and Bugle Corps Association, 5
Traffic Commission
appointment of Traffic Commissioner: Thomas F. Carty, 156
appearance of Traffic Commissioner before Executive Committee
re parking in congested sections of city, 189
appropriations: $10,000 from Parking Meter Fees for purchase of
motor vehicles to supervise parking meters, 18, 90; appropriation of
$50,000 from Sales of City Property for new traffic lights, 110, 161
decal system for parking under Fitzgerald Expressway, 148
installation of pedestrian traffic signals:
Dudley, Alexander and Clifton sts., Ward 13 (referred December 19,
1960), 49
Maverick and Cottage streets intersection, 200, 208, 218, 245
installation of traffic signals:
Commonwealth ave. and Boston University Bridge, 114, 133
E and East Seventh sts., Ward 6, 17
L and East Fourth sts., Ward 13, 45, 49
purchase and installation of 2,000 parking meters, 44, 47
reimbursement of employee's claim: Davis, Emory J., Jr., 70, 83
resignation of Thomas J. Griffin as Traffic Commissioner, 156
schedule of fines for traffic offenses: 85, 98, 136, (2) 143, 146, 147, 148
Transfers between Departmental Appropriations
Building Departments: $30,000 from Interest on Temporary Loans,
239, 242; $10,000 from Interest on Refunded Taxes, 239, 242
Clerk's Office, Superior Court, Civil Session, $40,000 from Welfare
Department, 250, 266
School Committee: $75,000 from Hospital Department, 263, 266;
$35,000 from Health Department, 263, 266; $60,000 from Department
of Veterans' Services, 263, 266; $75,000 from Interest on Refunded
Taxes, 263, 266; $120,000 from Welfare Department, 263, 266
Workmen's Compensation Special Appropriation: $40,000 from
Veterans' Services Department, 238, 242; $15,000 from Welfare De-
partment, 250, 266
Transfer from Interest on Refunded Taxes
transfer of $100,000 from appropriation for Interest on Refunded Taxes
to Snow Removal, 209
Transfers from Interest on Temporary Loans
Fire Department: $65,000, 166, 182
Snow Removal: $100,000, 209, 220
Transfers from Reserve Fund
Administrative Services Department: $35,000, 183, 279
City Clerk Department: $500, 195
Fire Department: $80,000, 167, 182, 184
Superior Court, Clerk's Office, Civil Session: $80,000, 58, 141, 148
Transfers of Property
discontinued portion of Main st., Charlestown, from Public Works
Department to Real Property Department, 130, 158
fire station at Temple and River sts., Dorchester, from Fire Depart-
ment to Civil Defense Department, 68, 86
land on Carson st., Dorchester, from Parks and Recreation Depart- [
ment to Real Property Department, 259
land on Moseley st., Dorchester, from Real Property Department, tc
Parks and Recreation Department, 126, 158
portions of Commonwealth ave., Columbia rd., Avenue Louis Pasteui
from Park Department to Public Works Department, (order re-
ferred Nov. 14, 1960), 124
TRANSFERS
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ZAMETOS
Transfers within Departmental Appropriations
Public Works Department: $60,000 or more from Personal Services
to Snow Removal, 166, 182; $25,000 from Personal Services to Snow
Removal, 183, 230
Treasury Department
appointments:
Peter H. Rogers, First Assistant Collector-Treasurer, 113
Thomas F. Leonard, Second Assistant Collector-Treasurer, 113
members of Board of Commissioners of Sinking Funds:
Gerard E. Hayes, 97
Robert S. Weeks, Jr., 97
designation of powers and duties of First and Second Assistant
Treasurers, 113
Trombley Motor Coach Service
notice of hearing before Department of Public Utilities, 101
Turner Associates Trust
order re sale of land at Commonwealth and Chestnut Hill aves., to
Turner Associates Trust, 112, 262, (3) 276
United States Air Force
resolve urging contracts for Massachusetts shipyards, 11, 56
United States Conference of Mayors
invitation to City Council members to attend Annual Conference, 71
Urban Redevelopment, Rehabiliation and Renewal,
Committee on
members: Couns. Iannella (Chairman), Hines (Vice Chairman),
Coffey, Sullivan, Foley, 22, 102
assumption of responsibility by city of Government Center Re-
development, 108, 128
committee reports: 128 (minority report, 128), 135
housing for elderly, 116, 119, 124, (2) 129
housing program for South End-Roxbury district, 34
matters referred: 33, 34, 45, 109, (2) 110, 162, 210, 211, 246
review of progress of urban renewal program, 87
Veterans of Foreign Wars
invitation from City Council to hold 1962 convention in Boston, 154
Veterans' Services Department
transfer of $40,000 to Workmen's Compensation Special Appropria-
tion, 238, 242
transfer of $60,000 to School Committee, 263, 266
Walsh (William Q.) Post No. 309, A. L.
sale of portion of T. J. Roberts Playground to Post, 219, 246
War Veterans
acceptance of Chapter 490 of Acts of 1961 re retirement of certain
war veterans, 162
Weights and Measures
appointment of Deputy Sealers:
Paul G. Alconada, 220
Joseph J. McDermott, 187
emergency appointment of Joseph J. McDermott as Deputy Sealer
of Weights and Measures, 187
Welcome to Council Visitors
Dr. Salvatore Lima, Mayor of Palermo, Italy, 148
former Coun. Joseph C. White, 274
members of Catholic Youth Organization, 230
Mrs. Harlan Edwards, Seattle Councilman, 202
Secretary of State Kevin White, 274
students of Exchange Program, 63, 68
Welfare Costs
order re payment of 75 per cent of welfare costs by Commonwealth, 237
Welfare Department
appointment of Overseers of Public Welfare:
James F. Bowers, 97
Melvea A. Cass, 97
Joseph S. Dow, 97
Ida M. Kahn, 97
R. C. Lavrakas, M.D., 97
James Leo Mulvey, 97
notice of organization of Board of Overseers, 101
order re survey of rents charged old age recipients, 91, 274
transfer of $40,000 to Pensions and Annuities, City Appropriation
250, 266
transfer of $40,000 to Clerk's Office, Superior Court, Civil Session,
250, 266
transfer of $120,000 to School Committee, 263, 266
transfer of $15,000 to Workmen's Compensation, Special Appropria-
tion, 250, 266
White (George Robert) Fund
order re construction of swimming pool in Roxbury, 249
White, Joseph C, Councillor
committee appointments: Executive (Chairman), Inspection of
Prisons, Legislative Matters, Ordinances, Pubhc Lands (Vice Chair-
man), 22
resignation of Coun. White, 93
resolve expressing regret of Council upon resignation of Coun, White, 94
welcome to former Coun. White and his son, Secretary of State Kevin
White, 274
William Q. Walsh Post No. 369, American Legion
sale of portion of T. J. Roberts Playground to William G. Walsh Post
No. 369, 219, 246
Wilson, Abraham
sale of obsolete machinery and equipment at old Boston Technical
High School to Abraham Wilson, 150, 180
Workmen's Compensation Service
transfer of $40,000 from Veterans' Services Department, 238, 242;
transfer of $15,000 from Welfare Department, 250, 266
Wright, Rev. Nathan
invocation: 126
Youakkim, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Archimandrite Saba
invocation: 160
Zametos, Rev. John
invocation: 66
City op Boston
Administrative Services Department
Printing °^^^" Section
CITY COUNCIL
CITY Of BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Tuesday, January 3, 1961.
First meeting of the City Council for the
year 1961 held in the Council Chamber, City
Hall, at 10 a.m., Councillor CONNOLLY.
senior member, presiding. Absent, Councillor
White.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
To the Eternal and Almighty God we offer
these first words, these first moments of this
new session. Draw near at this invocation
of Thy blessed name, 0 God, that Thy di-
vine love, Thy wisdom, Thy power may be
the inspiration and our strength as we cou-
rageously undertake this high adventure of
public service for a better community and
finer civilization.
Thy richest blessings we ask upon the United
States of America, the land of our love. Thy
special care and continuing love we seek for
this venerable and beloved city, and all its
citizens, that they may be blessed in the
knowledge and sanctified in the observance
of Thy holy law. Finally but fervently we
invoke Thy benediction on his Honor the
Mayor and on the members of this Council.
Endow them with the understanding and the
insight to discern and interpret rightly Thy
will in all things.
With Thy name upon our lips, Thy grace
to strengthen us. Thy love in our hearts,
Thy light to guide us, we go forward with
confidence, to plan, to work, for the peace
and prosperity of Boston, and the glory of
our God. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
ESCORT TO MAYOR COLLINS.
Chairman CONNOLLY— His Honor, Mayor
John F. Collins, will deliver his annual ad-
dress at 10.30 A.M. The Chair will, there-
fore, appoint Councillors Foley and Kerrigan
to escort the Mayor to the Council Chamber.
The Chair now declares a short recess
while we await the arrival of his Honor the
Mayor.
(Short recess.)
The committee appointed to escort Mayor
Collins to the chamber retired and presently
■returned in company with the Mayor, who
was gi'eeted with applause upon his entrance.
Chairman CONNOLLY — Members of the
City Council, invited a;nd honored guests, it
is a deep privilege and honor to present to
you the Honorable John F. Collins, Mayor
of Boston.
ANNUAL ADDRESS OF HON. JOHN F.
COLLINS, MAYOR OF BOSTON.
Mayor COLLINS— Thank you, Councillor
Connolly.
Honorable Members of the City Council, Dis-
tinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.
One year ago tomorrow, the people of Bos-
ton embarked on "Operation Revival."
In that year we have m-ade a good begin-
ning, an important beginning, certainly an
encouraging beginning.
But it is only a beginning, only the first
in a "decade of dedication" which the times
demand.
While we can report progress, progress in
many directions, and while we can now defi-
nitely see in tihe distance the vista of a new
ciity, which previously was only a dream, we
dare not pause or falter in our progress,
however briefly, lest our objective recede once
more beyond the municipal horizon.
It is only fitting that, as their elected offi-
cials, the Mayor, and Council make public
acknowledgment to the people themselves, for
the enthusiastic interest they have shown,
and the active cooperation they have given,
in city affairs, and Which have made our
progress possible.
On behalf of the people, I, as their Mayor,
wish to acknowledge the fine public service
rendered during the past year by you, the
members of the City Council, service which
has been statesmanlike and farsighted, and
has enabled us to expedite action beneficial
to Boston and her citizens.
Certainly I would be remiss, if I did not
here publicly express my thanks to the thou-
sands of city employees, whose fine services
and great loyalty to the city have made my
tasks that much easier and that much more
satisfying to accomplish.
As we enter upon the new municipal year,
somehow it becomes necessary to emphasize
the word "responsibility," responsibility to
the public on the part of elected officials.
If public service is a public trust, then
that trust must be carried out with the great-
est care, with the greatest responsibility.
Last year, I pledged an administration
which would be as economical and as efficient
as possible, consistent with good municipal
service, in order to halt the further upward
spiral of our confiscatory tax rate. I under-
took to collect moneys owed the city, and to
take all steps necessary to maintain her fi-
nancial integrity. I undertook these respon-
sibilities and I have tried to carry them out.
It therefore became necessary to advise
our city employees that there could be no
pay raises or increased fringe benefits for
them until our financial house was in order,
and until some overdue relief had been ob-
tained for our home owners, rent payers,
and property owners. Our city employees
recognized the situation, and, being respon-
sible persons themselves, cooperated magni-
ficently, sacrificing or deferring what many
of them believe to be their just due.
I believe it faiir also to say that all city
departments cooperated last year in trimming
their budgets and acceding to budget reduc-
tions, all departments, that is, except one,
the School Committee.
In 1960, the School Committee submitted
a budget which was obviously excessive.
Aware of my duty to the taxpayers, includ-
ing the parents of our school children, I ex-
ercised the power given me by the Legislature
to reduce that budget to an amount which
experienced advisers stated to be sufficient
for the proper operation of a top-grade school
system. As events turned out, that reduced
budget was more than adequate, and the
School Department would have ended up with
a surplus in I960 but for two events:
After midnight of September 2, 1960, the
School Committee granted teachers a pay
raise which cost $176,000 for the balance of
1960; and is calculated to cost $1,150,000 more
in 1961.
Again, after midnight of December 20, 1960,
the School Committee granted its non-teaching
employees a pay raise which will cost us
$269,000 in 1961 and every year thereafter.
Together, these pay raises will cost us
$1,119,000 in 1961, and, if permitted to stand,
will result in an increase of about $1.00 in
our tax rate.
The probabilities are that they cannot be
allowed to stand.
Let us make one thing clear: The Mayor
and Council are as deeply interested as the
School Committee may be in maintaining the
highest educational standards in Boston and
in providing adequate compensation for all
of our employees, including of course, our
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teachers. There is no difference of opinion
between us in this regard. Our objectives
are the same.
Hut the methods of attaining our objectives
must be orderly, sensible, and responsible.
We cannot have most of the population
pulling in one direction and the School Com-
mittee pulling in another.
Those members of the School Committee
whose fiscal irresponsibility caused these un-
budgeted pay increases fail, apparently to
understand the nature of their fiduciary ob-
ligation to the taxpaying public and their
moral obligation to other city employees.
Surplus funds resulting from unexpended
appropriations must be allowed to remain in
the city treasury. It is the people's money,
it is not to be divided in post-midnight raids
on the public treasury.
Nor do we have preferred classes of city
employees, any more than we have preferred
classes of citizens.
If and when the city has the money, it will
provide additional employment benefits that
may be merited, in an orderly and nondis-
criminatory manner.
In the meantime, I am bound to advise
the School Committee that if these pay
raises cannot be absorbed in the budget, with-
out resulting in a tax rate increase, then
they will not be allowed to stand for 1961;
in such case, I will be bound to carry out my
responsibility to the taxpayers, to the rent
payers, to other city employees, and to all
those conscientiously opposed to political
shenanigans by eliminating any unnecessary
increases from the 1961 School Department
budget.
Such fiscal incidents emphasize not merely
the need for legislation to prevent unbudgeted
departmental pay increases but also for legis-
lation which will provide the Mayor and the
City Council with budgetary control commen-
surate with their responsibility to provide
. departmental funds.
I refer in this connection to the Police
Department, which has long maintained that
it is independent of budgetary control by the
city.
We dare not tolerate a situation where one
city department has, in effect, a blank check
on the city treasury, free from the slightest
supervision or control by the Mayor and City
Council.
The people have a right to hold their
elected officials accountable for fiscal policies
and practices. The people do not intend that
the Mayor and Council shall not have fiscal
authority commensurate with their account-
ability.
The city has therefore once again filed
legislation, which if enacted, will transfer
budgetary control over the Boston Police De-
partment to the Mayor and Council, and we
shall press for its passage.
Keeping Boston's financial household in
order and reducing our oppressive tax rate
are tasks made more complicated and diffi-
cult by the constant increases in annual fi-
nancial burdens over which we have no
control.
In 1961, as in 1960, among other matters,
we are faced with increases in the MTA
deficit, in MDC assessments, and in pension
costs.
Boston's finances are therefore like a tread-
mill. If we merely hold the line, if we merely
stand still, we move backward.
As a result, we are continuously faced with
the problems of finding additional revenue
and making budgetary cuts to offset the in-
creased burdens which we are powerless to
prevent.
Inasmuch as there are few immediate
sources of additional revenue, the matter re-
duces itself to operating the city on the most
economical basis possible, without sacrifice
of essential services.
A tax rate can go so high as merely to be
undesirable; if it goes any higher it can be-
come dangerous; and if it goes still higher
it can become fatal to our city. In my
opinion our tax rate of the last few years
has brought us at least to the brink of dan-
ger. Accordingly, since we are powerless to
increase our revenues, we must perforce trim
our expenses to meet the amount of revenues
that are available this side of danger or dis-
aster.
Last year, by running a tight but sound
ship, we were able to overcome more than
$12,000,000 in inherited or uncontrollable ob-
ligations. By so doing, we were able not
only to avoid an $8 increase in the tax rate,
but we were even successful in reducing the
tax rate by 50 cents to $100.70.
In 1961, as matters now stand, and unless
we are able to effect further economies and
obtain additional financial relief, we will be
faced with a tax rate of $104. You may be
sure that as Mayor I will exert every strenu-
ous effort to avoid, or at the very least, to
minimize any increase in the tax rate.
But to succeed in this objective your Mayor
has a right not only to demand the most care-
ful budgeting and administration by his own
department heads, but to ask for and receive
the cooperation of all other agencies whose
activities affect our finances, including the
School Committee, the MTA, the MDC, and
even the Legislature itself. I bespeak such
cooperation.
I am glad to report that in 1960 your ad-
ministration made substantial progress in its
"No Hire, No Fire" policy, in the collection
of moneys due the city, in effecting economies,
and :n increasing departmental efficiency.
First. On January 1, 1960, there were
11,140 permanent city employees in depart-
ments directly responsible to the Mayor. Add-
ing in the employees of the Police and Library
Departments and of the Finance Commission
and Licensing Board, which are not subject
to the Mayor's control, and the county em-
ployees whose compensation is paid by the
city, and employees of the School and School
Buildings Departments, we had on January 1,
I960, a total work force of 20,845 permanent
personnel paid by the city, only 53 per cent
of whom, however, are subject to the Mayor's
jurisdiction.
As of December 31, 1960, we have effected
a reduction of 641 employees in departments
under the Mayor's control, or 51 per cent,
representing approximately $2,500,000 in esti-
mated annual payroll saving to the city.
This compares with a reduction of only 363
such employees from November 1, 1957, the
date of the so-called White Paper, to Decem-
ber 31, 1959.
In the Library Department employees were
reduced by 54, or 10 per cent of the work
force.
In the Police Department, employees were
reduced by 44, or a little less than ll per cent.
County employees were reduced by 18, or
about ll. per cent.
The School Buildings Department reduced
its employees by 3, or almost 5 per cent.
Together these reductions totalled 760 in
number, or about 3.65 per cent of the total
working force.
However, the net saving in the number of
permanent employees was reduced to only 655,
because in 1960 the School Committee in-
creased the number of its personnel by 105,
from 4,860 employees to 4,965.
Whether and why it was absolutely neces-
sary to hire these additional employees is be-
yond my knowledge. The figure of 105 new
School Department employees will have to
speak for itself.
Regardless, it may be anticipated that ad-
herence to a policy of not filling vacancies,
except where the public interest so requires,
will permit further substantial savings in the
next few years.
However, it is obvious that if such reduc-
tions are to be effected principally in depart-
ments subject to the Mayor's control, without
corresponding reduction in other city and
county agencies, and if this policy is not going
to be carried out by the School Committee at
all, then the point of no return will soon be
reached, unless we are prepared to risk the
impairment or curtailment of essential mu-
nicipal services rendered by departments with-
in the Mayor's control.
I therefore call on every agency involved
to do its part, and I bespeak the continued
JANUARY 3, 1961
vigilance of the taxpaying public in this re-
gard.
Second. When this administration took of-
fice, more than $7,000,000 in delinquent real
estate taxes remained uncollected. Special
steps were immediately taken to reorganize
and speed up the process of collection, with
the following successful results in 1960, as
compared with 1959:
The number of cases collected in full in-
creased from 130 to 372, and the total cash
collected increased from $777,000 to $1,541,000,
percentage increases of 186 per cent and 98
per cent, respectively.
The number of properties foreclosed in-
creased from 135 to 848, and the total value
of these foreclosed properties increased from
$458,000 to $1,825,000, increases respectively
of 528 and 298 per cent.
Between cash collected and the value of
properties foreclosed, the total nearly tripled,
going from $1,235,000 in 1959 to $3,367,000 in
1960, an increase of $2,132,000 or the equiva-
lent of about $1.50 on the tax rate.
These collections have been made under a
rigid policy of no compromise of the amount
due the city, and without waiver of interest
or costs. It is estimated that the city col-
lected more than $200,000 in interest and costs
during 1960.
On the other side of the tax title picture,
the income from sales of foreclosed real es-
tate in 1960 was the highest in the history
of the Real Property Department, and in-
creased from $140,000 in 1959 to more than
$527,000 in 1960.
Forty-one public auctions of 808 parcels of
real estate were conducted in 1960, returning
more than 3,000,000 square feet of land and
46 buildings to the tax rolls, as compared, in
1959, with 11 auctions, 225 parcels, 26 build-
ings, and 800,000 square feet of land.
To stimulate further sales of foreclosed
properties, the Real Property Department pub-
lished in November, 1960, an up-to-date cata-
logue of all such parcels, and out of the initial
printing of 1,000 copies, more than 700 have
already been sold to interested parties at $1.50
per copy.
A start has also been made in speeding up
collections of bills owed the City Hospital.
Here, unfortunately, we are faced with numer-
ous problems, including the fact that the city
has no security for the amounts owed, the
difficulty of locating many debtors, and their
relative inability to pay. Efforts in this field
are continuing. Nevertheless, an all-out col-
lection drive was started in June, and already
we have collected nearly $175,000 as compared
with less than $15,000 in 1959, an increase
of nearly 1,100 per cent.
In 1960 the Law Department collected more
than $162,000 from other cities and towns for
welfare relief furnished to their residents, as
compared with less than $43,000 in 1959.
This is exclusive of $215,000 that the Com-
monwealth has agreed to pay the city for the
relief furnished to persons with no legal
settlement in Massachusetts, as the result of
five lawsuits brought by the city.
Other encouraging results have been re-
ported by the Law Department, both in col-
lections and in more than $100,000 saved in
payment of claims against the city, as com-
pared with 1959.
Third. To mention only a few of the
economies effected in various departments:
The Park Department, operating under a
budget $500,000 less than its 1959 budget,
nevertheless will report a surplus of $150,000,
notwithstanding the transfer of 15 Hospital
Department employees to the Park Depart-
ment.
In. April, various unneeded public baths
were closed, including the Dover Street baths
and laundry building, with important savings
to the city but without detriment to the em-
ployees involved who were transferred to other
duties. The sale of these buildings to private
owners will, in addition, place them on the
tax rolls, with resulting additional revenue
to the city.
Examples abound of departmental initiative
in saving the city money, without affecting
amount or quality of service.
A few examples from the Purchasing Divi-
sion will be of interest:
City Hospital expenditures for X-ray solu-
tions have been cut one third by reclaiming
silver nitrate from used solutions.
By making direct purchases from manufac-
turers, fire extinguishers formerly costing
$76.50 each are being obtained for $39 each,
and the cost of certain drugs has been re-
duced anywhere from 10 per cent to 60 per
cent.
By broadening the scope of specifications,
without sacrificing quality, the cost of certain
syringes and needles for the hospital has been
cut one third to one half.
By finding suitable replacements for items
considered to be of a specialty nature, bottles
formerly bought at $3.25 each are now being
purchased at $3.50 per dozen.
I might mention parenthetically the differ-
ence in the amount of revenue received by the
Commonwealth for the so-called Dewey Square
parking lot which, as you will recall, gave
the Commonwealth $2,400 a year. Within
two weeks after it was transferred to the
city, publicly advertised bids were conducted,
and the highest bidder will give to the city
$48,000 a year, that is, $4,000 a month, as
contrasted with $2,400 a year to the Com-
monwealth.
Fourth. Off to a good start is the process
of surveying the various city departments,
for the purpose of reorganizing them, where
necessary, in the interest of better service
to the people at lower cost.
The entire cost of several of these surveys
has been defrayed by public-minded individuals
and civic agencies, to whom we express our
very deep thanks. Their interest and sup-
port is an example of the new spirit in Bos-
ton. The results achieved and to be achieved
will, I am certain, completely justify their
public-minded investment in the future of
Boston.
Already completed is a survey of the Assess-
ing Department, which will serve as the
basis of an ordinance I will introduce, calling
for the reorganization of that department
which, I am very hopeful, will better the effi-
ciency of the department, improve the morale
and working conditions of its personnel, and
benefit the taxpayer by the employment of
more scientific, accurate, and equitable
methods of appraisal and assessment.
A personnel and management study of the
Building Department is under way, also
financed by a Citizens' Committee for the pur-
pose of improving performance, within pres-
ent budgetary limits. Studies are also in prog-
ress in the Health Department with a view
toward administrative reorganization and re-
orientation of its programs, based upon current
and projected needs.
The voluminous survey report on the Hos-
pital Department is still the subject of study,
with a view to implementing its recommenda-
tions. Important work remains to be done
in this field.
We have therefore re-engaged the consultant
services of the firm of Cresap, McOormick and
Paget, whose original survey holds promise of
million^dollar savings in this department.
In the course of time, each city department
will be the subject of an intensive survey, with
the dual objectives of increasng service to the
public and reducing the cost of that service.
In some ways, the best test of what the city
has done and the direction in which she is
going, is her credit rating.
I am therefore happy once again to state,
as your Honorable Body was advised on No-
vember 28, 1960, by the Collector-Treasurer
and the City Auditor, that the city's credit
rating has steadily improved in 1960, and that
the sale of her bond obligations is being ac-
complished at a steadily decreasing cost of in-
terest, and especially so when compared with
other large cities of the United States.
For example, while on November 17, 1959,
Boston's net interest cost was 3.83 per cent as
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compared to 8.57 per cent for the Bond
Buyers' Index of twenty cities and states,
nevertheless this relationship was entirely re-
versed on October 25, 1960. when Boston's net
interest, cost was reduced to 8.37 per cent as
compared with 3.53 per cent for the Bond
Buyers' Index.
On November 3, 1060, with all of the city's
short-term debt, in the amount of $45,000,000,
fully provided for, our general cash balance
was over $51,000,000. Moreover, as a result
.if legislation introduced by the city and en-
acted in 1960, we are now legally permitted to
invest temporary cash balances, with resulting
new-found income to the city of at least
$1(10,000 annually.
As of December 31, 1960, the city had no
short-term debt whatever. Our gross long-
term debt was reduced by $6,204,000, and net
funded debt was reduced by $2,800,000, as
compared with the prior year.
Of our total gross direct debt of $154,000,000
on December 31, 1960, more than $50,000,000
is represented by Traffic Tunnel and Rapid
Transit debt, for the full redemption of which
we already have sinking fund reserves which
are $340,000 in excess of the amount required
for exemption.
The city's financial house therefore appears
to be in better order all the time, and we in-
tend to keep it that way. (Applause.)
In terms of Boston's future physical well-
being and financial strength, by far the ma-
jor events and accomplishments, not only of
1960, but of the last several decades, have
occurred in the field of urban renewal, both
under public and private auspices.
Moreover, events of recent months have
fully justified the decision to appoint a De-
velopment Administrator, to coordinate, ex-
pedite, and accelerate the plans and programs
of all municipal agencies operating in this
field. Some of the benefits of this step have
already been realized.
Needless to say, enactment of the legisla-
tion which will soon permit the great Pru-
dential Center to go forward was of crucial
importance to the city. Not the least of the
benefits of that legislation is that it will per-
mit other similar developments to be planned
and executed with confidence on the part of
investors and of increasingly beneficial impact
on the real estate tax rate.
Equal in importance to the city is the
passage of the bills authorizing the Govern-
ment Center, which will in a relatively short
time remake a large and potentially valuable
section of downtown Boston.
Our $90,000,000 redevelopment program has
met with universal approval, and the federal
government has already approved a $29,000,-
000 capital grant and $2,000,000 in planning
advances, to get the program underway.
Redevelopment of the Atlantic Avenue
water- front, of the Park Square-South Cove
area and of the North Station Terminal area
are in active study and planning stages, as
■are the replanning of the retail core, the
rehabilitation of the Back Bay, and the 186-
acre Washington Park renewal project in
Roxbury.
. . The first complex of dwelling units in the
West End Development should be ready in
1961.
Early in 1961, it is expected that the White
Fund Trustees will announce completed plans
for the redevelopment of their Tremont Street
properties by private capital, and there are
numerous other signs of the renewal of in-
terest of private building investment capital
in Boston.
With the emphasis on people as well as on
bricks and mortar, our renewal plains have
been formulated and developed under a proc-
ess of consultation with and participation
by neighborhood citizens groups. Citizens
have been encouraged and assisted to organize
local district planning committees and coun-
cils, and numerous meetings have been held
with them, to our intense satisfaction.
It is expected that 1961 will also see the
adoption of a new up-to-date zoning code,
to replace the present obsolete code which
dates from 1924. After years of preparation,
public bearings have been held, and the new
code is in the process of review before final
submission for adoption.
Not the least of the hopeful signs is that
in 1960 construction and altaration permits
in Boston increased nearly $25,000,000 over
1959, excluding from the 1959 tabulation the
estimated cost of the Prudential project.
All in all, in the field of urban renewal,
we can look back to 1960 with satisfaction,
and we can look forward to succeeding years
with keen anticipation.
But we must not forget that the realization of
our high hopes will depend on our hard work,
that if we are to attain the more bountiful
and more beautiful Boston we all desire, then
we cannot dream on the way.
To a large extent the fate of Boston lies
in the hands of the Legislature. Such mat-
ters as changes in the MTA and MDC assess-
ment formulas and such matters as transfer
to the state of nonmunicipal obligations for
welfare and court costs, and increased state
aid for school purposes, are not within our
own power to accomplish, for these we need
legislative sanction.
While Boston fared somewhat better in the
Legislature during 1960 than in former years,
we did not fare well enough. Despite the
valiant efforts of the city's legislative
agents and the cooperation of numerous civic
agencies, too many of our bills, to put it
bluntly, went down the drain.
But we are far from discouraged, and 1961
will see a renewed and increased effort by
Boston in the Legislature, not merely on her
own behalf, but also on behalf of all the
cities and towns of the Common wealth with
whom we share our problems and our as-
pirations.
Long overdue from the Legislature is an
alternate source of revenue for all the cities
and towns.
Long overdue from the Legislature is the
transfer to the state of welfare, court, and
hospital costs.
I believe that in 1961, more than ever be-
fore, the Legislature will provide increasingly
nonpartisan, nonpolitical, and nongeographical
solutions to those municipal problems whicn
are nonpartisan, nonpolitical, and nongeo-
graphical.
I feel confident that the Legislature is in-
creasingly aware of the expectation by all
citizens of enlightened and statesmanlike ac-
tion on its part and I am therefore quite
hopeful that 1961 will be a year of banner
progress for the Commonwealth and its mu-
nicipalities.
If the cities and towns of the Common-
wealth have not attained all of their just and
wholesome legislative objectives, it may be
partly due to their own failure to unite and
coordinate their efforts wherever their inter-
ests and purposes have 'been mutual.
I have therefore proposed that the elected
city and town officials of our Bay State or-
ganize into a League of Municipalities, to
provide a clearing house of information in
fields of common interest and to present a
united front in matters before the Legislature.
Such municipal leagues already exist in 44
of our states, and have been notably success-
ful.
Boston will lend all of its assistance to the
organization of such a league and in the for-
mulation of plans for its successful operation.
and looks forward to a most satisfactory and
beneficial association with her neighbors
throughout the state.
In conclusion, as we look back with reason-
able satisfaction to the year just passed, as
we look forward to 1961 and the years which
follow in this "decade of dedication," we
pray for divine guidance in administering the
affairs of the city we love, so that the people
of Boston may achieve the kind of city
which they so richly merit, a city where good
health, good surroundings, prosperity, and
good feeling will abound.
I thank all of those who have helped us on
our way so far. (Applause.)
Chairman CONNOLLY— Mr. Mayor, in be-
half of each member of the Council and the
guests in the chamber-, we thank you for a
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comprehensive and enlightening and clear
enunciation of the issues in your program.
Mayor COLLINS — I wonder if I could be
extended the privilege of making one addi-
tional ad lib remark?
Chairman CONNOLLY — Hearing no objec-
tion, it is perfectly all right.
Mayor COLLINS — I would be remiss in my
duty if I failed to notice the passage from
your Body of your distinguished president,
and to extend to him my best wishes and
the wishes of the people of the city to him
in the assumption of his new duties. (Ap-
plause.)
Chairman CONNOLLY— The Chair ap-
points Councillors Foley and Kerrigan to es-
cort his Honor the Mayor from the chamber.
There will now be a short recess until the
return of the councillor escorting the Mayor.
(Short recess.)
Chairman CONNOLLY— The Council will
be in order.
USE OF MAURICE J. TOBIN GYMNASIUM
ON APRIL 16, 1861, BY EASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS JUNIOR DRUM
AND BUGLE CORPS ASSOCIATION.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, December 30, 1960.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith communication from the
Park Commissioner concerning your order of
December 19, 1960, relative to making avail-
able the Maurice J. Tobin Gymnasium in
Roxbury on Sunday, April 16, 1961, for the
competition by Drum and Bugle Corps to be
conducted by the Eastern Massachusetts Jun-
ior Drum and Bugle Corps Association.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
December 21, 1960.
City of Boston,
Parks and Recreation Department,
December 21, 1960.
Mr. Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
This will acknowledge your memo of De-
cember 20 with inelosure, order of City Coun-
cil, filed by Councillor Connolly, that the
Park Commissioner be requested to make
available the Maurice J. Tobin Gymnasium in
Roxbury on Sunday, April 16, 1961, for the
competition by Drum and Bugle Corps to bo
conducted by the Eastern Massachusetts Jun-
ior Drum and Bugle Corps Association.
The Parks and Recreation Department is
a tenant in the Tobin Building, the entire
building being under control of the Public
Buildings Division of the Real Property De-
partment, and the opening and closing of
the building for any purpose must be ar-
ranged with that department. The gymnasium,
however, is used by this department for rec-
reation purposes.
A similar request for the use of the gym
was received last year and was refused for
the reason that this gymnasium is set up for
athletic events in which all participants wear
soft sole or rubber shoes. To allow a drill
competition on this floor, in my opinion,
would do considerable damage to the floor and
would necessitate a refinishing job before it
would again be suitable for athletic events.
Also, the floor space in the gymnasium is
somewhat limited and I doubt if it is large
enough for a Drum Corps exhibition.
I therefore suggest that the organization
desiring to use the gymnasium consider the
use of one of the various large armories lo-
cated in the city.
I regret very much to turn down a request
submitted through an order of the City Coun-
cil, but the use of the gym floor for the pur-
pose desired would probably necessitate a ma-
jor expense for reconditioning after its use
for a drum and bugle exhibition.
Very truly yours,
Martin F. Walsh,
Commissioner.
APPROPRIATION OF $60,000 FOR PLAN-
NING SECTION OF BOSTON REDE-
VELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, January 3, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Under the provisions of section 3A of the
City Charter, city and county officers who aire
authorized to make expenditures in the period
after the expiration of any fiscal year and
before the regular appropriations have been
made by the City Council are restricted in
incurring liabilities during such interval in
excess of sums spent for similar purposes
during any one month of the preceding fiscal
year. This limitation would make it impos-
sible to carry out the functions of the City
Planning Board which was incorporated into
the Boston Redevelopment Authority under
chapter 652 of the Acts of 1960.
I am forwarding herewith an order appro-
priating $60,000 which it is estimated will
provide for these expenditures until the pas-
sage of the regular budget.
In order that there be no delay in payment
of payrolls and other current expenses of
this department, I recommend immediate con-
sideration and adoption of this order by your
Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Boston Redevelopment Authority,
December 28, 1960.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mayor Collins:
. At today's meeting of the Authority, De-
cember 28, 1960, the Authority voted to re-
quest your Honor to initiate an appropriation
in the City Council for $60,000 prior to Janu-
ary 9, 1961, for the purpose of financing the
payroll and sundry expenses of the Planning
Section of the Authority until the 1961 bud-
get is approved by the City Council.
Sincerely yours,
Joseph W. Lund,
Chairman.
Ordered, That the sum of money specified
for the Planning Section of the Boston Re-
development Authority be, and the same here-
by is, appropriated, for the purposes herein-
after specified, said sum to be raised by taxa-
tion on the polls and estates of the City of
Boston, and that all orders heretofore or here-
inafter passed by the City Council relating
to appropriations and taxes herein provided
for.
Boston Redevelopment Authority, Planning
Section, $60,000.
Referred to the Committee on Appropria-
tions and Finance when appointed.
Later in the proceedings, Councillor Foley
moved reconsideration of the reference to the
Committee on Appropriations and Finance,
and reconsideration prevailed.
On further motion of Councillor Foley, the
foregoing message and order were referred
to the temporary Executive Committee.
APPROPRIATION OF $50,000 FROM
PARKING METER FEES.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, January 3, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith an appropriation order
for the sum of fifty thousand dollai-s ($50,000)
from "Parking Meter Fees" and a communi-
cation fram the Police Commissioner explain-
ing the reasons therefor.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the
accompanying order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
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City of Boston,
Police Department, December 29, 1960.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
Request is made for the transfer of Park-
ing Meter funds in the sum of fifty thousand
(50.000) dollars to the Police Department
Contractual Account for the procurement of
services and equipment to be utilized in ex-
pediting the enforcement of traffic regulations
affecting metered parking spaces.
Respectfully,
Leo J. Sullivan,
Police Commissioner.
Ordered, That the sum of fifty thousand
dollars ($50,000) be. and the same hereby is,
appropriated for the revenue received from
Parking Meter Fees, to be expended by the
Police Commissioner, to increase municipal
revenues through the application of electronic
machine processing of parking violations.
Referred to the Executive Committee when
appointed.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Alice E. Barry, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at rear of
275 Centre street, Jamaica Plain.
Warren G. Gagan, for compensation for
damage to property and personal injuries, in
the vicinity of Weld and Centre streets, West
Roxbury, caused by city vehicle of Water
Division.
Anthony J. Graff eo, foir compensation far
damage to sidewalk caused by Michigan
Loader operated by city employee.
Leon J. Hatfield, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as an employee of the School
Committee.
William J. Hogan, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of execution issued against him on ac-
count of his acts as an employee of the Police
Department.
Margaret Kiley, for compensation for dam-
age to car by truck with snowplow.
Herbert Losh, for compensation for per-
sonal injuries at intersection of Gainsborough
and Hemenway streets, cause by sewer cover
or catch basin.
John J. Prendergast, to be reimbursed as
result of execution issued against him on ac-
count of his acts as an employee of the Pub-
lie Works Department.
Richard J. Stapleton, for compensation for
damage to car on Walk Hill street, caused
by Park Department truck.
United States Post Office, for compensation
for damage to mail truck on A street, Boston,
by ladder truck of the Fire Department.
Rudi L. van der Horst, for compensation
for damage to car on the Jamaioaway by a
police oar of the Boston Police Department.
Paul D. Walton, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of execution issued against him on ac-
count of his acts as an employee of the Fire
Department.
PETITION FOR RETIREMENT.
The petition of Paul Klose, court officer,
Municipal Court of the City of Boston, for
retirement as a veteran, was received.
Coun. KERRIGAN moved suspension of the
rules and the passage of the following order:
Whereas, Paul Klose, employed in the serv-
ice of the County of Suffolk as court officer
in the Municipal Court of the City of Boston,
has made application to be retired under the
provisions of section 58 of chapter 32 of the
General Laws, as amended; and
Whereas, The said Paul Klose has sub-
mitted to the City Council satisfactory evi-
dence that he is a veteran as defined in sec-
tion 56 of chapter 32 of the General Laws:
and that he has been in the service of the
City of Boston and the County of Suffolk for
a total period of forty-one years; now there-
fore it is hereby
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 58 of chapter 32 of the General Laws,
as amended, Paul Klose, employed in the
County of Suffolk as court officer in the Munic-
ipal Court of the City of Boston, be, and
hereby is, retired by the Mayor and City Coun-
cil, acting as county commissioners, at an
annual pension of four thousand one hundred
and thirty-four dollars, being 65 per cent of
his highest regular rate of compensation.
The rules were suspended and the order
was passed.
APPOINTMENT OF JOHN D. MOORE.
Notice was received from the Assessing De-
partment of the appointment of John D.
Moore as assistant assessor, part time, for a
period of six months at a salary of $309.91
per month.
Placed on file.
Chairman CONNOLLY— The Chair awaits
the pleasure of the Body.
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT.
On motion of Councillor McLaughlin, the
Council voted to proceed to the election of a
president for the municipal year 1961. The
Clerk called the roll with the following re-
sults:
For Christopher A. Iamnella — Councillors
Hines, Iannella, McDonough — 3.
For John E. Kerrigan — Councillors Connolly,
Foley, McLaughlin — 3.
For William J. Foley — Councillor Kerrigan
— 1.
For Patrick F. McDonough — Councillor Cof-
fey—1.
And there was no choice.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Coffey, the Council
voted at 11.45 a.m., to take a recess until two
o'clock p.m. The members reassembled in the
Council Chamber and were called to order by
Senior Member Connolly at 2.50 P.M.
The roll was called and all the members
were present except Councillor White.
JURORS DRAWN.
Jurors were drawn in the manner pre-
scribed by law, Councillor McLaughlin pre-
siding at the box, in the absence of the Mayor,
viz.:
Fifty-seven traverse jurors, Superior Crimi-
nal Court, to appear February 6, 1961:
-Gertrude M. Aery, Ward 1; Joseph P. Mori.
Ward 1; John F. Muise, Ward 1; Rose M.
Ratta, Ward 1; Elena Rossi, Ward 1; John S.
Rudick, Ward 1; Joseph Russo, Ward 1;
Joseph A. Pigeon, Ward 2; Lawrence F. Cog-
liano, Ward 3; Alexander J. Alberto, Ward 4;
Mildred M. McLean, Ward 5; Florence M. Nix.
Ward 5; Louis G. Vero, Ward 5; Patrick J.
M'cGrath, Ward 6; George E. C. Hanson,
Ward 7; Alfred Sarno, Ward 7; Mary J. Bar-
rett, Ward 8; Cornelius W. Burke, Ward 8-
John F. Hanafin, Ward 8; Walter S. Devine'
Jr., Ward 9; Walter B. Reed, Ward 9; George
W Vickers, Ward 9; George J. Devlin, Ward
11; John S. O'Kraska, Ward 11; Norman L.
Tyler, Ward 11.
Antone Duarte, Ward 12; Lawrence E. Jimp-
son, James H. Gudbiandsen, Ward 13; Jennie
Korgal, Ward 13; Paul V. Flynn, Ward 14;
Edward M. Joseph, Ward 14; Louis Kansky]
Ward 14; Edward Levine, Ward 14; Mary
Manna, Ward 14; Lewis Stickney, Ward 14-
Santa M. Costa, Ward 15; Leo F. Donovan
Ward 15; Joseph W. MacDonald, Ward 15-
Charles Zwolski, Ward 15; Paul W. Braun
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Ward 16; Donald P. Sweeney, Ward 16; Rich-
ard P. Brien, Ward 17; Henry J. Geden, Ward
17; James J. McCafferty, Ward 17; Arthur R.
Dray, Ward 18; Frank W. Matukas, Ward 18;
James G. Milligan, Ward 19; John C. Baldwin,
Ward 20; Lewis J. Hilton, Ward 20; Gustav
S. Holmer, Ward 20; Mary A. Kraus, Ward 20;
Lester Bergman, Ward 21; Isabel M. Clifford,
Ward 21; John E. Armstrong, Ward 22; El-
len J. Asselin, Ward 22; Rose B. Ehrlich,
Ward 22; Jeremiah L. Higgins, Ward 22.
One hundred twenty-three traverse jurors,
Superior Civil Court, to appear February 6,
1961:
Rosario Capillo, Ward 1; Marion LeBlanc,
Ward 1; Carmela Lembo, Ward 1; Rose Piretti,
Ward 1; Louise Veechio, Ward 1; George W.
Crawford, Jr., Ward 2; Matthew I. Desmond,
Ward 2; Lester J. Goodwin, Ward 2; James R.
McClair, Ward 2; Francis MeCluskey, Ward 2;
James P. Malhoney, Ward 2; Louis P. Nadeau,
Ward 2; William Washeba, Ward 2; Harry
Uzar, Ward 3; Delia Z'ine, Ward 3; Joseph A.
Binette, Ward 4; James M. King, Ward 4;
Ludger Joseph LaCombe, Ward 4; Albert W.
Lambertz, Ward 4; Sidney Lanier, Ward 4;
John G. Shaw, Ward 4; William M. Wilson,
Ward 4; David M. Bridgham, Ward 5; Richard
H. Burton, Ward 5; Henry Butler, Ward 5;
Gino Finotti, Ward 5; Herbert Keating, Ward
5; John J. Mooney, Ward 5; Herbert R. Nel-
son, Ward 5; Salvatore Venezia, Ward 5;
James P. Walker, Ward 5; Ruth M. Mello,
Ward 6; Thomas P. Sullivan, Ward 6; Patrick
Coyne, Ward 7; Richard DiBernardini, Ward
7; John J. Dorion, Ward 7; Neill A. Duncan,
Ward 7; Henry J. Noble, Ward 7; Daniel C.
Cafano, Ward 8; Walter F. Daley, Ward 8;
William H. Kenney, Ward 8; Alfons Korte,
Ward 8; Frederick F. Thompson, Ward 8;
George E. Bennett, Ward 9; Donald E. La-
brosse, Jr., Ward 9; Charles Reddick, Ward 9;
Harold J. Harris, Ward 10; Gerard L. Jelloe,
Ward 10; Ronald J. MacDougall, Ward 10;
Edith T. Peterson, Ward 10; Anthony S'alvucei,
Ward 10; Norman W. Bampton, Ward 11;
Robert J. Colleton, Ward 11; Edmond A. Daly,
Ward 11; Ralph D. Stewart, Ward 11; Ralph
W. Wilson, Ward 11; Thomas Drew, Ward 12;
Mary E. Ritchie, Ward 12; Elwood V. Thomp-
son, Ward 12; Raymond Amado, Ward 13;
Charles Brovelli, Ward 13; Frances A. Smith,
Ward 13; Walter Stafford. Jr., Ward 13; Clar-
ence A. Tellier, Ward 13.
Philip Freedman, Ward 14; Abraham Harry
Goldstein, Ward 14; Roy Howard, Ward 14;
Winifred King, Ward 14; Mary Leventhal,
Ward 14; Pauline T. McQuillian, Ward 14;
Alexander Maister, Ward 14; Myer Pinto,
Ward 14; Sumner Pressman, Ward 14; Thomas
M. Rice, Ward 14; Alicia M. Roach, Ward 14;
George Slesinger, Ward 14; John L. Wilkey,
Ward 14; Walter H. Bchn, Jr., Ward 15;
Aaron C. Hill, Ward 15; Peter F. HoMoran,
Ward 15; Robert J. Kerrigan, Ward 15; Ed-
ward L. LeBlanc, Ward 15; John J. Murphy,
Ward 15; Paul A. Smith, Ward 15; John J.
Keefe, Ward 16; Joseph J. Stone, Ward 16;
Edward T. Viscione, Ward 16; Maurice Ford,
Ward 17; M. Frances Keegan, Ward 17; Helen
F. Moran, Ward 17; Catherine A. Cheever,
Ward 18; Demetrios A. Damaskos, Ward 18;
John C. Giunta, Ward 18; Miabel LaVie, Ward
18; J'tihn Linowski, Ward 18; Harold A. Morse,
Ward 18; John J. Muirhead, Ward 18; Edward
F. Murphy, Ward 18; Frances P. Rush, Ward
18; S. Leonard Spitz, Ward 18; John F.
Cooper, Ward 19; George Eaton, Ward 19;
Edward F. Hoyt, Ward 19; Patrick J. Mc-
Donald, Ward 19; John Naughton, Ward 19;
Francis J. A'ker, Ward 20; John J. Cogan,
Ward 20; Erna M. Gormley, Ward 20; James
J. Lawler, Ward 20; Richard P. Mearls, Ward
20; William B. Swanton, Ward 20; Harlan H.
Campbell, Ward 21; John S. D'Alessandro,
Ward 21; Charles Gray, Ward 21; John Eric
Guest, Ward 21; William F. Hale, Ward 21;
John A. MacCuish, Ward 21; Norman B. Mann,
Ward 21; William T. Reilly, Ward 21; George
E. Sandler, Ward 21; Alice Stearns, Ward
21; Frank Certo, Ward 22; John F. Daly,
Ward 22.
MOTION TO ADJOURN.
Coun. HINES moved that the Council ad-
journ.
The motion was lost. Yeas 3, nays 5:
Yeas — Councillors Hines, Iannella, McDon-
ough — 3.
Nays — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Foley,
Kerrigan, McLaughlin — 5.
NOTICE FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS.
A communication was received from the
State Department of Public Works transmit-
ting copy of order of layout and taking of
altered location of state highway (John F.
Fitzgerald Expressway).
Placed on file.
PETITIONS FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petitions of Richard M. Baldwin, Ralph A.
Borden, John J. Cunniff. Joseph M. Clasby,
Frederick J. Collins, Thomas E. Curran,
Rosario M. DeMarco, Dennis E. Dennehy,
Joseph C. Fitzgerald, Clarence X. Frost,
Thomas F. Gorham, James F. Holland, John
J. Hurley, Michael Liotta, Gaspare G. Pan-
ciocco, Louis G. Paulino, Benjamin S. Roman,
Robert J. Shaughnessey, Thomas G. Slyman,
and Joseph P. Thornton, members of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Claims.
ELECTON OF JAMES F. DINEEN.
Notice was received from the Department
of School Buildings of the election of James
E. Dineen, 68 Prince street, Jamaica Plain,
as a commissioner on the Board of Commis-
sioners of School Buildings, for a period of
three years from December 1, 1960.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY EXECU-
TIVE COMMITTEE.
Chairman CONNOLLY appointed as tempo-
rary Executive Committee all members of the
City Council, which committee is to function
until a new president is elected. Chairman
Connolly appointed as chairman of said com-
mittee Councillor Kerrigan, and as vice-chair-
man Councillor McDonough.
APPROPRIATION FOR SCHOOLHOUSE
CONSTRUCTION.
The following was received:
Boston Public Schools,
School Committee, December 30, 1960.
Mr. W. J. Malloy,
City Clerk.
Dear Mr. Malloy:
Thank you for your letter enclosing copy of
loan order for $10,000,000 for construction of
schoolhouses which Councillor Foley submitted
to the City Council at its meeting on No-
vember 21, 1960, and which was referred to
the Committee on Appropriations and Finance
of which he is vice-chairman.
I shall confer with the other members of
the School Committee in an effort to set a
time for hearing that will be mutually agree-
able to them and to Councillor Foley.
Sincerely yours,
Madeleine L. Reilly, Member.
Referred to the temporary Executive Com-
mittee.
CITY COUNCIL
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT.
On motion of Councillor Coffey, the Council
voted to proceed to the election of a president
for the municipal year 1961. The Clerk called
the roll with the following result:
For Christopher A. Iannella — Councillors
Hincs, Iannella, McDonough — 3.
For John E. Kerrigan — Councillors Con-
nolly, Foley, McLaughlin — 3.
For William J. Foley — Councillor Kerri-
gan— 1,
For Patrick F. McDonough — Councillor
Colfey — 1.
And there was no choice.
Adjourned at 3.15 p.m., on motion of Coun-
cillor Coffey, to meet on Monday, January 9,
1961, at 2 p.m.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on flic
in office of City Clerk.)
City of Boston
Administrative Services Department
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BOSTON
Proceedings of City Council
Monday, January 9, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, ait 2 p.m.,
Senior Member Connolly in the chair. Absent,
Councillors McLaughlin and White.
Rabbi Meyer J. Strassfeld, Congregation
Agudath Israel, was escoirted to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RABBI MEYER J.
STRASSFELD.
Almighty God, sovereign of the world, and
ruler of mankind, we gratefully acknowledge
Thee to be our father and our lawgiver and
turn to Thee for Thy divine guidance. Hum-
bly acknowledging our human feebleness, we
pray for Thy assistance to make the delibera-
tions of our City Council worthy of Thy
heavenly blessings.
We joyfully acknowledge Thy power mani-
fested in the successes already achieved in
these meetings, and we earnestly pray that
Thou show us the path upon which we mus't
tread, that Thou grant us the vision and de-
termination to reach decisions which will be
of benefit to all the people of our beloved
city.
At the same time we pray that Thou bless,
protect, guide, and help the Mayor of our
city, the members of the City Council, and
all the duly elected and. appointed officials of
our city government. Grant them strength
and wisdom to lead us in the paith of right-
eousness and justice, in accord with Thy
divine will, thus bringing benefit, hope, and
pride to all the inhabitants of our beloved
city, regardless of race, color, or creed.
We thank Thee, O Mighty God, for the
bountiful blessings which Thou hast bestowed
upon our beloved country. Permit us to
serve as a beacon of light to all mankind, so
that our clarion call of liberty, justice, _ hu-
maneness, and religious freedom will pierce
the various curtains which are separating
brother from brother and nation from nation.
Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
resignation of councillor edward
f. Mclaughlin, jr., and election of
thomas a. sullivan as city
councillor.
The following was received:
Boston City Council,
Office of the President,
January 5, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
As you know, on Tuesday, November 8,
1960, I was elected Lieutenant Governor of
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The
oath of office has been administered to me
this date by the President of the Massachu-
setts Senate, the Honorable John E. Powers.
In order that I may carry out the duties of
this office in a responsible manner, I feel
it necessary to resign as a member of the
Boston City Council effective immediately.
This action I take with deep regret. I
have enjoyed to the fullest my association
with the members of the Boston City Coun-
cil since 1954 and I am deeply grateful for
the honor bestowed upon me when I was
twice elected to serve as President. The co-
operation and assistance I received from each
member and from the attaches and the press
was most generous and contributed substan-
tially to making my responsibilities easier
to fulfill.
I assume my new duties with anticipation
and yet with the full knowledge that there
are many difficult problems to be met. I
am confident, however, that the knowledge
and experience I gained in association with
you will better enable me to meet these prob-
lems and fulfill my responsibilities in a man-
ner that will be in the best interest of all
the citizens of the Commonwealth.
Respectfully yours,
Edward F. McLaughlin, Jr.
City of Boston,
Office of the City Clerk,
January 9, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Your Honorable Body having been' notified
by City Councillor Edward F. McLaughlin, Jr.,
of his resignation as City Councillor of the
City of Boston on January 5, 1961, I hereby
inform your Honorable Body, in accordance
with section 15 of chapter 452 of the Acts of
1948 as amended by section 1 of chapter 190
of the Acts of 1952, that a vacancy exists in
the City Council on and after January 5, 1961,
because of the resignation of Edward F.
McLaughlin, Jr.
Attached hereto are a communication from
the Board of Election Commissioners, certi-
fying the names of the defeated candidates
for the office of City Councillor at the regu-
lar municipal election held on November 3,
1959, and a statement from Thomas A. Sul-
livan, the defeated candidate receiving the
highest number of votes at the said election
on November 3, 1959, that he is eligible and
willing to serve as City Councillor for the
unexpired term of Edward F. McLaughlin', Jr.
Respectfully,
W. J. Malloy,
City Clerk.
City of Boston,
Board of Election Commissioners,
January 6, 1961.
Walter J. Malloy, Esq.,
City Clerk.
Dear Mr. Malloy:
In accordance with section 15 of chapter
452 of the Acts of 1948, as amended by sec-
tion 1 of chapter 190 of the Acts of 1952, we
are setting forth below the names of the de-
feated candidates for the office of City Coun-
cillor at the City Election held on November
3, 1959, and the number of votes received by
each.
Thomas A. Sullivan, 63,416.
Frederick C. Langone, 55,942.
George F. Foley, Jr., 54,148.
William A. Carey, 53,831.
John J. Kelley, 50,023.
Harry J. Elam, 45,556.
Patrick J. McCarthy, 42,478.
Angelo Todesca, Jr., 40,209.
James T. Logan, 39,791.
Very truly yours,
Board of Election Commissioners,
David Lasker, Chairman.
January 6, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I, Thomas A. Sullivan, of 44 Monsigno-r
Denis F. O'Callaghan Way, Ward 7, the first
defeated candidate receiving the highest num-
ber of votes at the regular municipal election
held on November 3, 1959, hereby certify that
I am eligible and willing to serve as City
Councillor for the unexpired term of Coun-
cillor Edward F. McLaughlin, Jr., resigned.
Respectfully,
Thomas A. Sullivan.
The communications were severally placed
on file.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That the City Council now pro-
ceed to choose in accordance with section 15
of chapter 452 of the Acts of 1948, as amended
by section 1 of chapter 190 of the Acts of
1952, a City Councillor to fill the vacancy for
the unexpired term caused by the resignation
of Councillor Edward F. McLaughlin', Jr.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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CITY COUNCIL
The roll was called and all the members of
the City Council present voted for Thomas
A. Sullivan to be City Councillor for the re-
mainder of the municipal year 1961, and he
was declared elected.
The Chair instructed the City Messenger to
advise his Honor the Mayor that the City
Council has elected Thomas A. Sullivan a
City Councillor for the remainder of the mu-
nicipal year 1961 and that the City Council
awaits the pleasure of his Honor the Mayor
in appearing before the City Council and
administering the oath of office to Councillor-
elect Sullivan. The Chair appointed Coun-
cillors Foley and Kerrigan to escort Council-
lor-elect Sullivan to the chamber.
Councillors Foley and Kerrigan and the
City Messenger left the chamber and pres-
ently returned escorting his Honor the Mayor
and Councillor-elect Sullivan to the chamber.
His Honor the Mayor, in the presence of
the City Council, administered the oath of
office to Councillor-elect Sullivan. His Honor
the Mayor was escorted from the chamber
by the City Messenger, and the Chair ap-
pointed Councillors Kerrigan and Foley to
escort Councillor Sullivan to his seat in the
chamber.
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT.
On motion of Councillor Hines, the Council
voted to proceed to the election of a presi-
dent for the municipal year 1961. The Clerk
called the roll with the following result:
For Christopher A. Iannella — Councillors
Hines, Iannella, McDonough, Sullivan — 4.
For John E. Kerrigan — Councillors Con-
nolly, Foley — 2.
For Patrick F. McDonough — Councillor
Coffey— 1.
For William J. Foley, Jr. — Councillor Ker-
rigan— 1.
and there was no choice.
On motion of Councillor McDonough, the
Council voted to proceed to another ballot for
the election of a president for the municipal
year 1961. The roll was called with the fol-
lowing result:
For Christopher A. Iannella — Councillors
Hines, Iannella, McDonough, Sullivan — 4.
For John E. Kerrigan — Councillors Connolly,
Foley— 2.
For Patrick F. McDonough — Councillor
Coffey— 1.
For William J. Foley, Jr. — Councillor Ker-
rigan— 1.
and there was no choice.
APPROPRIATION ORDER FOR DEPART-
MENTAL EQUIPMENT.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, January 9, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith an appropriation order
for the sum of $150,000 for the down pay-
ment for departmental equipment.
My request for departmental equipment of
October 31, 1960, in the amount of $3,000,000
was rejected without prejudice and resub-
mitted by your Honorable Body on December
27, 1960.
This order is required under the provisions
of section 7 of chapter 44 of the General Laws
which makes it mandatory that every loan
order within the statutory debt limit be sup-
ported by an appropriation equal to 10 cents
on each $1,000 of the assessed valuation for
the preceding year.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the
accompanying order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Ordered, That the sum of $150,000 (one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars) be, and
hereby is, appropriated for the purpose here-
inafter specified, said sum to be raised by
taxation on the polls and estates in the City
of Boston, and that all orders hereinafter or
heretofore passed by the City Council relating
to appropriations, taxes, and the interest
thereon, apply to the appropriations and taxes
herein provided for.
Departmental Equipment $150,000
Referred to the Temporary Executive Com-
mittee.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committees named, viz.:
Claims.
Marie Allix, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect in sidewalk at
131 and 133 Milton street, Dorchester.
Alfred C. Antonelli, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Penal In-
stitutions Department.
Edward J. Burke, for compensation for
damage to car by ladder truck of Fire De-
partment.
Lillian F. Chandler, for compensation for
damage to car caused by motorcycle of Police
Department.
Velma Clarke, for new headstone for grave
of William Henry Clarke at Mount Hope
Cemetery.
Mrs. A. D'Agostino, for compensation for
damage to property and expenses incurred
at 1 Emmons street, East Boston, caused by
snow being piled in front of property.
Esther Fine, for compensation for damage
to car by snowplow.
Lawson T. Graves, for compensation for
damage to car by police patrol car.
Jacob Holtzman, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at North-
ampton street and Harrison avenue.
Robert C. Hurley, for compensation for
damage to car by fire apparatus.
Edna. Jennings, for compensation for in-
juries caused by slippery condition of school
yard at Dillaway School.
Edmund L. Kief, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of Fire Department.
Hugh F. Lynch, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of Fire Department.
James F. Mellon, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of Police Depart-
ment.
William H. O'Brien, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Election
Department.
John J. O'Rourke, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Public Works
Department, Water Division.
Richard J. Rice, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 11 Gartland street, Ja-
maica Plain, caused by water being shut off.
Philip Wortziman, for compensation for dam-
age to car by city plow.
Yale Transport Corporation, for compensa-
tion for damage to property at Summer and
Kingston streets, caused by city vehicle of
Public Works Department.
Licenses.
Petition of 51 Corporation, William E.
Flynn, Jr., 570 American Legion Highway,
Rjslindale, for license to operate bowling
alleys on the Lord's day.
JANUARY 9, 1961
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PETITION FOR ANNUITY.
Petition of Lillian U. Winn, to be paid
annuity on account of death of her husband,
William J. Winn, late member of the Fire
Department.
Referred to the Committee on Claims, when
appointed.
PETITIONS FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petitions of Francis M. Connell and John A.
Hopkins, members of the Fire Department,
for indemnification for hospital, surgical,
medical and nursing expenses.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Claims, when appointed.
MINORS' LICENSES.
Applications for minors' licenses were re-
ceived from three newsboys and one boot-
black.
The licenses were granted under the usual
conditions.
JURORS DRAWN.
The following jurors were drawn in the
manner prescribed by law, Councillor Kerri-
gan presiding at the box, in the absence of
the Mayor, viz.:
Five additional grand jurors, Superior Crimi-
nal Court, to appear February 6, 1961:
John Codman, Jr., Ward 5; John H. Schu-
bert, Ward 8; Grover Dixon, Ward 12; Alfred
E. Tillman, Ward 14; William J. Brooks,
Ward 17.
PRINTING OF "MUNICIPAL REGISTER."
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That the City Clerk be authorized,
under the direction of the Committee on
Rules, to prepare and have printed the Mu-
nicipal Register for the current year; and that
the Clerk of Committees be authorized to pre-
pare and have printed a pocket edition of
the Organization of the City Government; the
expense of said register and organization to
be charged to the appropriation for City
Documents.
Passed under the suspension of the rules.
ELECTION OF MANAGERS OF OLD SOUTH
ASSOCIATION IN BOSTON.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That the Council proceed to the
election of two members of the City Council
as managers of the Old South Association in
Boston.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
The Clerk called the roll with the follow-
ing result:
For Councillors Iannella and McDonough —
Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Foley, Kerrigan,
Sullivan — 5.
For Councillors Coffey and Foley — Council-
lors Hines, Iannella — 2.
For Councillors Connolly and Kerrigan —
Councillor McDonough — 1.
Councillors Iannella and McDonough were
declared elected as managers of the Old South
Association in Boston for the year 1961.
CONTRACTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS
SHIPYARDS.
Coun. COFFEY offered the following:
Whereas, The Air Force through Patrick
Air Base at Cape Canaveral, Florida, has the
authority to let contracts for the conversion
of two (2), type C-4, cargo ships into Specal
Missile tracking vessels; and
Whereas, The work is to be let out on or
about May 1, 1961, with a delivery date of
June 1, 1962; and
Whereas, We have qualified shipyards in
Massachusetts to do this type of work and
therefore can employ many of our residents;
now therefore be it
Resolved, That His Honor, the Mayor, request
the Massachusetts delegation in Congress to
extend all efforts to bring one of these projects
to Massachusetts.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS TO CLERK
OF COMMITTEES DEPARTMENT.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That effective January 11, 1961,
the following-named persons be, and hereby
are, appointed in the service of the Clerk of
Committees Department to the positions set
against their respective names, until the first
Wednesday of March, 1961, at the salaries in
effect for them on January 10, 1961:
Francis R. Burke, temporary clerk.
Nicholas J. DiMella, temporary stenog-
rapher.
Agnes G. Dinsmore, temporary clerk-recep-
tionist.
Edmund F. Doyle, Jr., temporary clerk.
Frances B. Winn, temporary clerk.
Jeanne Silver, temporary clerk-stenograhper.
Thomas M. Travers, temporary clerk.
Arthur Vaughn, temporary clerk.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Kerrigan, the Coun-
cil voted to take a recess at 2.53 p.m., subject
to the call of the Chair. The members re-
assembled and were called to order by Senior
Member Connolly at 3.08 p.m.
REPORT OF TEMPORARY EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE.
Coun. KERRIGAN, for the Temporary
Executive Committee, submitted the following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred January 3) for appropriation of
$60,000 for Boston Redevelopment Authority,
Planning Section — recommending that the or-
der ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
plassed, yeas 8, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Fo^ey,
Hines, Iannella, Kerrigan, McDonough, Sulli-
van— 8.
Nays — 0.
CIVIC OBSERVATION OF CENTENNIAL
OF CIVIL WAR.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor appoint
a suitable committee for the purpose of ar-
ranging a proper civic observation of the
centennial anniversary of the Civil War and
to take such steps as might be necessary for
the repair and adornment of the Robert Gould
Shaw Memorial on Boston Common and other
Civil War monuments in the care and custody
of the City of Boston.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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UK VISION OF ORDINANCES.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the City Clerk,
January 9, 196t.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
In compliance with the order of your Honor-
able Body passed October 7, 1957, I have pre-
pared and submit for your consideration a
draft c-f a revision of the ordinances.
This revision contains no changes in sub-
stance, except those made necessary by legis-
lative enactments, uncontested legal rulings,
and subsequent ordinances.
Respectfully,
W. J. Malloy,
City Clerk.
(Annexed hereto is a draft of the revision
of the ordinances referred to in the foregoing
communication.)
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances,
when appointed.
Adjourned at 3.19 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Kerrigan, to meet on Monday, January
16, 1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council eiimi=
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on flic
in office of City Clerk.)
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, January 16, 1981.
Regular meeting of the City Council held in
the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
Senior Member Connolly in the chair. Ab-
sent, Councillor White.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Today our Father, we thank Thee for this
great land of freedom and of plenty. Deliver
us from easygoing conformity, from com-
placency, and from the error of expediency.
The great ideals of America have inspired
the noblest of writings and shaped our most
righteous laws. As Boston councillors we share
and cherish with our fellow Americans these
sublime ideals. But they are not realized by
mere wishing nor visions, but by the toil and
the sacrifice of men and women who endure
the hardship of the life of a councillor to
achieve them. Before Thy sight, O God of
divine justice, Thou knowest, even if many
others seem not to, that we are no less Ameri-
can because we hold political office, we are
no less honest servants because our service
is public. Our sacred solemn oath to Thee
recently taken, without reservation, is not
forgotten nor has its binding power lessened.
Thy judgment cannot err, but the judgment
of our fellowman, if honest in appraisal, ob-
jective in its investigation must lead unmis-
takably, even though with apparent reluctance,
to the undeniable truth that the councillors
in this hall clearly understand, sacredly ac-
cept, solemnly vow and nobly carry out the
public stewardship of the imperishable ideals
of the United States Republic.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
LOAIN IN ANTICIPATION OF REVENUE.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, January 16, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I am in receipt of the attached communica-
tion of the City Auditor. In accordance with
the recommendations contained therein, I sub-
mit herewith an order authorizing the issu-
ance during 1961 of temporary loans in anti-
cipation of revenue to an amount not exceed-
ing $45,000,000.
I respectfully recommend adoption of this
order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Auditing Department, January 16, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
In order to provide for the financing of the
operation of the municipal government during
the fiscal year 1961, it is necessary to submit
to the City Council at an early meeting an
order authorizing the issuance as needed^ dur-
ing the year of temporary loans in anticipa-
tion of revenue receipts. This method of
financing is made necessary by the fact that
under the Massachusetts municipal tax calen-
dar, the major portion of the city's revenue
receipts is received late in the year.
By authority of section 4 of chapter 44 of
the General Daws, the city could issue in
19'61 in anticipation of revenue receipts tem-
porary loans which would not exceed in the
aggregate the total tax levy of the fiscal year
1960 together with the corporation and in-
come tax distributions received from the Com-
monwealth in the same year. This would
totail $163,408,921.98. In I960, a total of
$55,000,000 was authorized by the City Coun-
cil and approved by the Mayor. During the
year it was necessary to issue $45,000,000. At
the present time it appears that the 1961 re-
quirements for this type of financing will be
$45,000,000.
I respectfully recommend, therefore, that
an order in the amount of $45,000,000 be sub-
mitted to the City Council for consideration
and adoption.
Respectfully,
Joseph P. Lally,
City Auditor.
Ordered, That to provide temporarily money
to meet the appropriations for the financial
year 1961, the Collector-Treasurer be, and
hereby is, authorized to issue and sell, at such
times and in such amounts as he may deem
best, notes or certificates of indebtedness of
the City of Boston, not exceeding $45,000,000
in the- total, in anticipation of the revenue
of the financial year that all such notes or
certificates of indebtedness be made payable
with the interest thereon within one year
of their date and bear interest from their
date until the same are made payable at such
rate as the Collector-Treasurer and the Mayor
may determine. The said Collector-Treasurer
is hereby further authorized to renew or
refund any such notes issued for a shorter
period than one year, under the provisions
of section 17 of chapter 44 of the General
Laws.
On motion of Councillor Iannella, the rules
were suspended and the order was given its
first reading and passage, yeas 8, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Foley,
Hines, Iannella, Kerrigan, McDonough, Sulli-
van— 8.
Nays — 0.
In connection with the foregoing message
and order, Councillor Foley offered the follow-
ing:
Moved, That the order be referred to the
Temporary Executive Committee, and further,
that the City Auditor and the Collector-
Treasurer be requested to make themselves
available in the Council Chamber to the Tem-
porary Executive Committee at 3 P.M., on
Monday, January 23, 1961.
The motion was carried.
The message and order were referred to the
Temporary Executive Committee.
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT.
On motion of Councillor Hines, the Council
voted to proceed to the election of a president
for the municipal year 1961. The Clerk called
the roll with the following result:
• For Christopher A. Iannella— Councillors
Hines, Iannella, McDonough, Sullivan — 4
For Patrick F. McDonough — Councillor
Coffey— 1
For John E. Kerrigan — Councillor Foley — 1
For James S. Coffey — Councillor Connolly — 1
For Willia/m J. Foley, Jr. — Councillor Ker-
rigan— 1
and there was no choice.
On motion of Councillor McDonough, the
Council voted to proceed to another ballot for
the election of a president for the municipal
year 1961. The Clerk called the roll with the
following result:
For Christopher A. Iannella — Councillors
Hines, Iannella, McDonough, Sullivan — 4
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For Patrick F. McDonough — Councillor
Coffey— 1
For John E. Kerrigan — Councillor Foley — 1
For James S. Coffey — Councillor Connolly — 1
For William J. Foley, Jr. — Councillor Ker-
rigan— 1
and there was no choice.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Isabel Arris, for compensation for damage
In c-ar by police cruiser.
Patricia Conville, for compensation for in-
juries caused by city motor vehicle.
Copley Square Hotel, Roger A. Saunders,
General Manager, for compensation for dam-
age to property at Copley Square Hotel caused
by snow removal loader.
Patrick J. Cunningham, to be reimbursed
as result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Public
Works Department, Sanitary Division.
Aifred Esposito, for compensation for dam-
age to car by fire apparatus.
Anna Finkel, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect at 555A Washing-
ton street, Dorchester.
William C. Garland, for compensation for
injuries caused by city motor vehicle.
Jordan Marsh Company, for compensation
for damage to property by city truck.
John E. Laffin, to be reimbursed as result
of accident Which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of Fire Department.
Joseph O'Brien, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of Public Works
Department, Sanitary Division.
Leslie F. Payne, for compensation for in-
juries caused by city motor vehicle.
George W. Ray, Jr., for compensation for
damage to property at 23 Ransom road, Hyde
Park, caused by faulty water shutoff.
Gail Shea, for compensation for damage to
property and injuries caused by city motor
vehicle.
PETITIONS FOR ANNUITY.
Petition of Alice S. O'Day to be paid an-
nuity on account of death of her husband,
James P. O'Day, late member of the Police
Department.
Petition of Anna White to be paid annuity
on account of death of her husband, J. Her-
bert White, late member of the Fire Depart-
ment.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Claims, when appointed.
PETITIONS FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petitions of Henry E. Bemasconi, Joseph
Boylan, Alfred J. Cataldo, William E. Foley,
Daniel F. Harrington, James A. Madden,
George McCloskey, John T. McNamara, Rich-
ard B. Mullen, George P. Smith, Dennis J.
Sullivan, Michael Tuberosa, and Frederick W.
White, members of the Fire Department, for
indemnification for hospital, surgical, medical
and nursing expenses.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Claims, when appointed.
APPLICATION FOR SHELLFISH PERMIT.
An application for commercial use shellfish
permit was received from Edward W. Elms,
214 Havre street, East Boston, Ward 1.
Referred to the Committee on Licenses,
when appointed.
NOTICES OF HEARINGS BEFORE DE-
PARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held Feb-
ruary 2, 1961, ait 10 A.M., on petition of Bos-
ton Gas Company for approval of supple-
mental contract for purchase of gas from
Algonquin Gas Transmission Company.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held Janu-
ary 24, 1061, at 10 A.M., on petition of Metro-
politan Transit Authority for license to op-
erate mctor vehicles over Beacon street, be-
tween Clarendon street and Dartmouth street,
and Dartmouth street, between Beacon street
and Boylston street.
Severally placed on file.
MINORS' LICENSES.
Applications for minors' licenses were re-
ceived from one bootblack and three news-
boys.
Licenses were granted under the usual
conditions.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR STREET DIS-
TURBANCE ON JANUARY 15, 1961.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Ordered, That the Corporation Counsel ad-
vise within one week from the passage of
this order whether in his opinion the Boston
Police Department has the right to arrest for
the charge of inciting to riot, or other viola-
tion of the laws of the Commonwealth, indi-
viduals who appeared yesterday on the streets
of Boston bearing the insignia of the swas-
tika and other indicia of the onetime Nazi
Party; and be it further
Ordered, That the Police Commissioner of
the City of Boston undertake an investigation
to determine whether this disorderly and an-
archistic demonstration leading to riot and
the violation of the peace and law and order
of the City of Boston was prepared by any
individual in any manner connected with the
promotion and publicity of moving pictures
or the operation of moving picture theaters.
In connection with the foregoing Councillor
Hines offered the following:
Moved, That the order be referred to the
Temporary Executive Committee, and that
the City Clerk notify the Corporation Counsel
and the Police Commissioner to appear before
the Temporary Executive Committee, on Mon-
day, January 23, 1961, at the time set by the
Chair.
The motion was carried.
The order was referred to the Temporary
Executive Committee.
Adjourned at 3.16 p.m., on motion of Coun-
cillor Foley, to meet on Monday, January 23,
1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
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Proceedings of City Council
Monday, January 23, 1%1.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
Senior Member Connolly, in the chair. Ab-
sent, Councillor White.
The Right Reverend Chrstopher P. Griffin,
Chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
To Thee Eternal and Almighty God, Creator
of the world. Ruler of the nations and of the
men called by Thee to govern them, we pause
in fervent prayer. Our prayer as so often
before is not a petition for further gifts of
grace, though we need them sorely. This is
not a prayer to give us something but to take
something from us.
The voice of Thy son John, President of
our great Republic, the call of the valiant
son of this Bay State, the summons of our
new leader has been heard throughout the
civilized world, pleasing to friends, reassuring
to all of noble impulse, consoling to the timid,
the half-defeated and disillusioned, warning
but not threatening, brave but not pugnacious
to adversaries, and to us it is a reveille to a
triumph of our prayer, our faith, our sacrifice,
of the liberty we love, and the nation we
cherish. O God, let us hear the summons!
More, much more, let us answer the summons,
take from us our luxury that others may have
a little; take from us our ease that others
may know some rest; take some of our com-
fort, our complacency, that others may taste
a little peace; take any gift You have given
us O Lord, that we may preserve liberty. In
Thy great mercy, in this great revolution, let
us bear some of the burden personally, a por-
tion of the sacrifice, let my shoulder bear a
share of the cross. As You died to make
men holy, let us work, pray, suffer, if need
be, to make men free. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
APPOINTMENT OF ONE TEMPORARY
CLERK IN CLERK OF COMMITTEES
DEPARTMENT.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That until the second Wednesday
followng the first Monday in January, 1962,
the Clerk of Committees Department shall con-
sist, in addition to the officers provided for
in section 1 of chapter 13 of the Revised
Ordinances of 1947, as amended, and in addi-
tion to the eight temporary officers provided
for by the order passed by the City Council
on January 4, 1960, and approved by the
Mayor on January 6, 1960, of not more than
one temporary clerk to be appointed from
time to time by the City Council at a salary
of $89.50 per week.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL A. FLYNN.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That effective upon the approval
by the Mayor of the order passed this day by
the City Council providing for the appoint-
ment of not more than one additional tem-
porary clerk in the Clerk of Committees De-
partment, the following person be, and hereby
is, appointed, effective January 25, 1961, to
the position set against his respective name,
until the first Wednesday of March, 1961, at
a salary of $89.50.
Michael A. Flynn, temporary clerk.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
Claims.
Margaret Dailey, for compensation for dam-
age to car by city car.
Patrick J. Donlon and Louise R. Cannon, for
compensation for damage to property at 1528
Tremont street, Roxbury, by flooding.
Barbara Hunnefeld, for compensation for
injuries caused by defective stairway at Bos-
ton Clerical School.
Regina Anne Kiely, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect at Wen-
ham and Varney streets, Jamaica Plain.
Paul J. Lambrecht, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Fire Depart-
ment.
John F. Maher, Jr., for compensation for
damage to property at 1526 Tremont street,
Roxbury, caused by backing up of sewage.
Marcella Murphy, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at 5 Long-
fellow street, Dorchester.
Thomas Norton, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 5 Annapolis street, Dor-
chester, caused during installation of water
meter.
Leo J. Peterson, to be reimbursed as result
of execution issued against him on account
of his acts as employee of Public Works De-
partment, Highway Division.
Richard J. Rice, for compensation for col-
lapse of water boiler at 11 Gartland street,
Jamaica Plain, caused by water being shut
off.
Dexter H. and Helen L. Smith, for com-
pensation for damage to car caused by fire
apparatus.
Vita Tiriticco, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect under Fitz-
gerald Expressway.
Joseph Torpey, to be reimbursed for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at 518
Main street, Charlestown.
Ann Williams, for refund on restaurant li-
cense No. 1173.
Walter Wojciechowski, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Police
Department.
PETITIONS FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of Charles N. Vogel, retired mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, medical and surgical ex-
penses.
Petition of William J. Walsh, member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Claims, when appointed.
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE METRO-
POLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION.
Copy of notice was received from the Metro-
politan District Commission of hearing to be
held February 1, 1961, at 2 P.M., on petition
of Boston Edison Company for location of
steel pipes with necessary wires and cables
under Commonwealth avenue, between Charles-
gate West and Charlesgate East.
Placed on file.
ABSENCE OF MAYOR.
Notice was received from the Mayor of his
absence from the city from January 18 to 23,
inclusive.
Placed on file.
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ELECTON OF PRESIDENT.
On motion of Councillor Hines the Council
voted to proceed to the election of a president
for the municipal year 1961.
The Clerk called the roll with the following
result:
For Christopher A. Iannella — Councillors
Hines, Iannella, McDonough, Sullivan — 4.
For James S. Coffey — Councillor Connolly — 1
For William J. Foley, Jr. — Councillor Ker-
rigan— 1
For Patrick F. McDonough — Councillor Cof-
fey—1
For John E. Kerrigan — Councillor Foley — 1
and there was no choice.
On motion of Councillor Coffey, the Council
voted to proceed to another ballot for the elec-
tion of a president for the municipal year
1961. The Clerk called the roll with the fol-
lowing result:
For Patrick F. McDonough — Councillors
Coffey, Connolly, Hines, Iannella, McDonough,
Sullivan — 6.
Before the result was announced, Councillor
Foley changed his vote from John E. Kerrigan
to Patrick F. McDonough and Councillor Ker-
rigan changed his vote from William J. Foley,
Jr. to Patrick F. McDonough.
Chairman CONNOLLY announced that
Councillor Patrick F. McDonough, 'having re-
ceived 8 votes, was declared elected President
for the municipal year 1961.
President McDONOUGH was escorted to
the chair amidst applause.
President McDonough expressed his sincere
thanks to the members of the Council for his
election as President. (Applause.)
PHOTOGRAPHS FOR MUNICIPAL
REGISTER.
Coun. MCDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That the City Messenger be, and
he hereby is, authorized and directed to have
a photograph taken of each member of the
City Council, 1'9'61, and be he further directed
to have these photographs inserted in the 1961
edition of the Municipal Register; and be it
further
Ordered,, That the City Messenger be, and
he hereby is, authorized and directed to have
one group photograph taken to be hung in
the Council rooms.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
to the call of the Chair. The Council reas-
sembled in the Council Chamber and was
called to order by President McDONOUGH
at 4.15 p.m.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT.
Coun. KERRIGAN, for the Temporary
Executive Committee, submitted the follow-
ing:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred January 9) for appropriation
of $150,000 for departmental equipment —
recommending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
was passed, yeas 7, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Hines,
Iannella, Kerrigan, McDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred January 16) for temporary
loan of $45,000,000 in anticipation of revenue —
recommending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted.
On January 16, 1961, the foregoing order
was read once and passed, yeas 8, nays 0.
The foregoing order was read a second time
and again passed, yeas 7, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Hines,
Iannella, Kerrigan, McDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
CONGRATULATIONS TO BOSTON LATIN
SCHOOL BAND.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Be it Resolved, That the Boston City Coun-
cil expresses its congratulations to the band
of the Boston Latin School which made an
outstanding appearance in leading the Massa-
chusetts delegation in the Inaugural Parade
of 1961; and be it further
Resolved, That the City Council expresses
its felicitations to the band instructors and
Dr. John Doyle, headmaster of the school,
for their strenuous efforts to make the band
appearance possible.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Foley, the Council
voted to take a recess at 2.38 P.M., subject
Adjourned, at 4.20 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Sullivan, to meet on Monday, January
30, 1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimh
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on flic
in office of City Clerk.)
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, January 30, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held in
the Council Chamber, City Hail, at 1 P.M.,
Senior Member CONNOLLY in the chair. Ab-
sent, Councillor White.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Gracious God and Father:
Thou dost bring us to the threshold of
another week's work, refreshed by a week end
with family, neighbors, and worship in
churches of our own choosing. Make us giad
for the privilege of our labor and may our
gratitude be so expressed that:
In the home, it is kindness;
In business, it is honesty;
In society, it is courtesy;
In work, it is thoroughness;
In play, it is fairness;
Toward the fortunate, it is congratula-
tion;
Toward the unfortunate, it is sympathy;
Toward the weak, it is help;
Toward the wicked, it is resistance;
Toward the strong, it is trust;
Toward the penitent, it is forgiveness;
And toward Thee, O God, it is reverence
and love. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the saluti to
the Flag.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointments:
Constable with authority to serve civil
process upon filing of bond for the term end-
ing April 30, 1961: Sydney Levine, 60 Strat-
ton street, Dorchester.
Weigher of Coal for the term ending April
30, 1961: Reed Freeman, 9 Lochland road,
Hyde Park.
Weigher of Goods for the term ending April
30, 1961: Reed Freeman, 9 Lochland road,
Hyde Park.
TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT E AND EAST
SEVENTH STREETS, SOUTH BOSTON.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, January 30, 1981.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communication from the
Acting Traffic Commissioner concerning your
order of December 5, I960, relative to the
installation of traffic lights at the intersection
of E and East Seventh streets, South Boston.
Respecfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Boston Traffic Department,
January 18, 1961.
Mr. Albert Kramer, Administrative Assistant,
Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
This is in reply to blue memorandum with
Council order dated December 5, i960, re-
questing the Traffic Commissioner to install
traffic lights at the intersection of E and East
Seventh streets, South Boston.
I believe the proper name of this intersec-
tion is E street and West Seventh street. A
survey was made of this intersection and it
has been placed on a list of locations to be
considered for signaliaation when funds are
made available. There are no funds for this
purpose at the present time.
However, at a meeting of the Traffic Com-
mission held January 13, 1961, it was voted
to erect "Stop" signs in West Seventh street
at E street. This rule will become effective
on February 14, 1961.
Very truly yours,
WILLIAM T. DO'/LB,
Acting Commissioner.
Placed on file.
APPROPRIATION FOR MECHANICAL
COIN-OPERATED PARKING GATES.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, January 30, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith an approbation orler for
the sum of forty-five hundred (4,500) dollars
from "Parking Meter Fees" and a communi-
cation from the Commissioner of Real Prop-
erty explaining the reasons therefor.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the
accompanying order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, May.vr.
City of Boston,
Real Property Department,
January 18, 1361.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Re: Hyde Park Off-Street Parking Facility-
Parking Gates.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
At a meeting of the Real Property Board
duly held on Tuesday, January 10, 1931, it was
unanimously
"Voted, That the chairman is directed to take
the necessary steps for the installation of
mechanical coin-ioperated parking gates at
the Winthrop street, Hyde Park, off-street
parking facility, and to confer witn the City
Auditor regarding funds to be used for this
purpose."
On the advice of Mr. Joseph P. Lally. City
Auditor, I hereby request that your Honor
transmit to the City Council an order request-
ing the transfer of the sum of forty-five hun-
dred (4,500) dollars for this purpose.
Respectfully submitted,
James J. Sullivan, ,'r.,
Commissioner of Real Property,
Chairman, Real Property Boito.
Ordered, That the sum of forty-live hun-
dred (4,500) dollars be, and ihe same hereby
is, appropriated from the revenue received
from Parking Meter Fees, to be expended by
the Commissioner of Real Property, for the
purchase and installation of mechanical coin-
operated parking gates at the Winthrop
street, Hyde Park, off-street parking facility.
Referred to the Committee on Appropria-
tions and Finance when appointed.
APPROPRIATION FOR TRAFFIC
DEPARTMENT.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, January 30, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith an appropriation order
for the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
from "Parking Meter Fees" and a communi-
cation from the Traffic Commissioner explain-
ing the reasons therefor.
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I respectfully recommend adoption of the
accompanying order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Boston Traffic Department,
January 17, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
This department has requested an appro-
priation for the purposes of changing over
our parking meters so that the meters will
accept a fee of 10 cents per hour and pres-
ently this request is before the City Council.
At a meeting of representatives from this
department and the Administrative Services
Department it was decided to eliminate from
our budget estimates all moneys for parking
meter repair and maintenance items in antic-
ipation of passage of our conversion request.
Inasmuch as no action has been taken on
this request it is necessary to ask that the
sum of $10,000 he allocated to this depart-
ment from the item "Parking Meter Fees."
This amount will provide for the purchase
of ore truck to be used for the collection of
meter fees and will replace a 1956 vehicle.
The estimated cost of the vehicle is $1,800
and the costs of the maintenance and repair
items are $8,200.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas J. Griffin,
Traffic Commissioner.
Ordered, That the sum of ten thousand dol-
lars ($10,000) be, and the same hereby is, ap-
propriated from the revenue received from
Parking Meter Fees, to be expended by the
Traffic Commissioner, for the purchase of a
motor vehicle to be used in the supervision of
the use of parking meters, and for their re-
pairs and maintenance.
Coun. FOLEY moved that the order be re-
ferred to the Committee on Appropriations
and Finance, when appointed.
The motion was carried.
AMENDMENT TO COUNTY CLASSIFICA-
TION AND COMPENSATION PLANS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, January 30, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
The attached proposal by the Supervisor of
Personnel to amend the Compensation and
Classification Plans for the Officers and Em-
ployees of Suffolk County, by revising the
compensation grade for the classification of
Superintendent, is* hereby approved and trans-
mitted for consideration and adoption by your
Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Administrative Services Department,
January 30, 1961.
To the Mayor and City Council.
Gentlemen:
Investigation of a request submitted by the
Chairman of the Courthouse Commission,
Arno I. Drew, for an increase in compensa-
tion grade for the position of Superintendent
from grade 27 to grade 30 indicates that such
an adjustment is justifiable.
The encumbent is William C. Albrecht who
has twenty years service in the Courthouse
Commission and in view of the high degree
of responsibility involved in this position, I
hereby recommend for your favorable con-
sideration the accompanying order adjusting
the compensation grade for the classification
of Superintendent from grade 27 to grade 30.
Very truly yours,
Duncan T. Foley,
Supervisor of Personnel.
Ordered, That Schedule B of the Classifica-
tion and Compensation Plans for the Officers
and Employees of Suffolk County, adopted by
order passed by the City Council on Novem-
ber 24, 1952, and approved by the Mayor on
November 25, 1952, be, and the same hereby
is, amended as follows:
That the grade allocation for Superintendent
be adjusted from 27 to 30.
Referred to the Committee on Public Serv-
ices and Recreation when appointed.
AMENDMENT TO COUNTY CLASSIFICA-
TION AND COMPENSATION PLANS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, January 30, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
The attached proposal by the Supervisor of
Personnel to amend the Compensation and
Classification Plans for the Officers and Em-
ployees of Suffolk County, by revising the
compensation grade for the classification of
Assistant Superintendent, is hereby approved
and transmitted for consideration and adop-
tion by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Administrative Services Department,
January 30, 1961.
To the Mayor and City Council.
Gentlemen:
Investigation of a request submitted by Ar-
no I. Drew, Chairman of the Courthouse
Commission, for an increase in compensation
grade for the position of Assistant Super-
intendent from grade 23 to 25 reveals that
such an adjustment is justifiable.
The encumbents, Michael D. Martin and
Andrew J- Ryan have been employed in the
Courthouse Commission for over twenty-one
years and because of the increased and wide
scope of duties and responsibilities involved in
this position, I hereby recommend for your fa-
vorable consideration the accompanying order
adjusting the compensation grade for the
classification of Assistant Superintendent from
grade 23 to 25.
Very truly yours,
Duncan T. Foley,
Supervisor of Personnel.
Ordered, That Schedule B of the Classifica-
tion and Compensation Plans for the Officers
and Employees of Suffolk County, adopted by
order passed by the City Council on Novem-
ber 24, 1952, and approved by the Mayor on
November 25, 1952, be, and the same hereby
is, amended as follows:
That the grade allocation for Assistant Su-
perintendent be adjusted from grade 23 to 25.
Referred (to the Committee on Public Serv-
ices and Recreation when appointed.
LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING EXTRAOR-
DINARY REPAIRS TO BUILDINGS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, January 27, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Prior to the first Wednesday of December,
1960, the Supervisor of Budgets filed with the
General Court a petition for legislation au-
thorizing the City of Boston to obtain a
$5,000,000 extraordinary repair loan. A com-
munication recently sent me by the Super-
visor of Budgets and transmitted to your
Honorable Body herewith explains in detail
the reason for this petitiom.
Under its Joint Rules the General Court
will not give consideration to the position in
question until it has been approved by the
Mayor and City Council. To permit such
consideration, therefore, I recommend that
your Honorable Body adopt the resolution
submitted herewith.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
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City of Boston,
Administrative Services Department,
January 30, 1961.
Iton. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
Several departments have submitted requests and estimated costs for the rehabilitation and the
remodeling of buildings under their control.
The contemplated projects and estimated costs by departments are listed below:
Department of School Buildings
Modernization of plumbing .$240,000 00
Modernization of heating : 325,000 00
Modernization of electric system 190,000 00
New roofing 383,500 00
Sealing exterior walls 97,000 00
Yard work — regrading and paving and rebuilding walls 229,000 00
W. H. Taft School — new gymnasium floor '. 8,000 00
Cafeteria modernization 105,000 00
Spencer Memorial — major alteration 15,000 00
$1,601,500 00
Suffolk County Courthouse
Improvements to waterproof walls of Suffolk County Courthouse, including replacement of
existing windows with new aluminum frames and sashes as per engineering survey of
Gilbert Small & Co. authorized by Suffolk County Courthouse Commission $931,000 00
Modernization of heating system 27,000 00
■ $958,000 00
Real Property I Department
Buildings Division
Removal and relocation of walls and partitions and rewiring seventh, tenth, and
eleventh floors of City Hall Annex for Boston Redevelopment Authority.
This is the city's proportion of the federal funds being made available for
the renovations of these floors $80,000 00
New roofs and flashing 199,000 00
Conversion DC to AC 104,000 00
Conversion of heating systems 105,000 00
$488,000 00
Real Property Department
Property Division
Rehabilitation, modernization and waterproofing of the Houghton-Dutton ,, .
Building $100,000 00
Installation of elevators, Houghton-Dutton Building 250,000 00
$350,000 00 $838,000 00
Library Department
Installation of new partitions and relocation of existing partitions to increase usable space in
Central Library Building now being wasted $310,000 00
Relighting and rewiring 200,000 00
Modernization of heating system 70,000 00
Replacement of elevators 70,000 00
Plumbing improvements 50,000 00
$700,000 00
Fire Department
Remodeling and reconstruction of three fire stations $250,000 00
New roofs on fire stations 80,000 00
Relighting and rewiring in fire stations * 38,000 00
Installation of new window sashes in fire stations 20,000 00
Modernization of heating systems in fire stations 10,000 00
Plumbing improvements in fire stations 35,000 00
Waterproofing, masonry repairs of walls of fire stations 60,000 00
$493,000 00
Parks and Recreation Department
Modernization of plumbing $25,000 00
Modernization of heating 80,000 00
Modernization of electric systems 10,000 00
New roofing 30,000 00
Remodeling and Reconstruction:
Refectory Building 30,000 00
Greenhouses, Franklin Park 15,000 00
Franklin Park Service Building 20,000 00
$210,000 00
Police Department
Installation of elevators $100,000 00
Rewiring Headquarters Building 70,000 00
Conversion of heating systems 29,500 00
$199,500 00
Total $5,000,000 00
Over the years, mainly due to the severe impact on the tax rate, our remodeling of buildings and the
making of major repairs to structures have been held to a minimum. There has been appropriated less
money than might have been expended judiciously to keep our plant in good condition and repair.
In order to correct this situation and at least to accomplish some of the needed extraordinary im-
provements and repairs, I am requesting that permission be granted to meet this cost by borrowing the
sum of $5,000,000. This sum is to be borrowed outside the debt limit and will be repaid over a period
of ten (10) years.
The work to be performed will be of a major character and will result in improving greatly the facil-
ities and the services rendered by the departments involved.
Respectfully,
John T. Leonard,
Supervisor of Budgets.
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Resolved, That the petition to the General
Court of John T. Leonard as Supervisor of
Hudgets for legislation authorizing the City
of Boston to borrow five million dollars out-
side its debt limit for the purpose of remodel-
ing, reconstruction, and making extraordinary
improvements and repairs to buildings owned
by the City of Boston be, and the same hereby
is, approved.
Pres. McDONOUGH in the chair.
Coun. CONNOLLY moved suspension of the
rules and adoption of the resolution. The
rules were not suspended (6 votes being re-
quired to suspend the rules), yeas 4, nays 3:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Iannella,
McDonough — 4.
Nays — Councillors Foley, Kerrigan, Sullivan
—3.
On motion of Councillor Foley, the fore-
going message and resolution were referred
to the Committee on Appropriations and
Finance, when appointed.
ORDINANCE TO INCREASE FEES FOR
CERTAIN STREET OCCUPANCY PERMITS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, January 27, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Transmitted herewith is self-explanatory
communication sent me under date of January
17 by the Commissioner of Public Works and
ordinance accompanying the same. For the
reasons set forth by the Commissioner of
Public Works, I join in his suggestion and
recommend early adoption of the accompany-
ing ordinance.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
January 17, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
Under existing ordinances, the primary fee
for a street occupancy permit is, in the case
of a sign, advertising device, clock or the
like, $5, and in the case of an awning, canopy
or marquee without sign, $10, and in the case
of an awning, canopy or marquee with sign,
$15. This primary fee is the same irrespective
of whether the permit is a new permit, a
tardy renewal permit, or a renewal permit
for which the fee is paid on or before the
expiry date of the permit renewed. While
these primary fees are reasonably commen-
surate with the cost of the office work inci-
dent to the issuance of a renewal permit for
which the fee is paid before the expiry date
of the permit renewed, they do not meet the
office expense involved in issuing new permits
or tardy renewals.
Consequently, I recommend that you submit
to the City Council for adoption the accom-
panying ordinance under which, while the
primary fee for a renewal permit for which
the fee is paid on or before the expiry date
of the permit renewed would remain what it
is now, the primary fee for new permits and
tardy renewals would be increased, in the case
of a sign, advertising device, clock or the like,
to $10, and in the case of an awning, canopy
or marquee without sign, to $15, and in the
case of an awning, canopy or marquee wirh
sign, to $25.
Respectfully,
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-one.
An Ordinance Increasing the Fees for Certain
Street Occupancy Permits.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows:
SECTION 1. Clause (280) of section 1 of
chapter 40A of the Revised Ordinances of
1947, as appearing in section 2 of chapter 7
of the Ordinances of 195'6, is hereby amended
by striking out the first sentence and insert-
ing in place thereof the following sentence:
The fees for an annual permit granted by
the public improvement commission under sec-
tion 8 of chapter 85 of the General Laws for
the permanent projection over a public way
of an awning, canopy or marquee shall be,
in the case of an awning, canopy or marquee
without sign, a primary fee of $15.00 and an
additional fee of $1.00 for each hundred square
fee of public way covered thereby, and in the
case of an awning, canopy or marquee with
sign, a primary fee of $25.00 and an addi-
tional fee of $1.00 for each hundred square
feet of public way covered thereby and a fur-
ther additional fee of $1.00 for each twenty
square feet of the face area of the sign or
signs determined by aggregating the face
area of each sign as computed without regard
to its shape by multiplying its maximum
height by its maximum width within the
limits of the public way; provided, however,
that the primary fee for a renewal permit
for which the fee is paid on or before the
expiry date of the permit renewed shall be,
in the case of an awning, canopy or marquee
without sign, $10.00, and in the case of an
awning, canopy or marquee with sign, $15.00.
SECTION 2. Clause (289) of said section
1, as so appearing, is hereby amended by
striking out the first sentence and inserting
in place thereof the following sentence: — ■ The
fees for an annual permit granted by the pub-
lic improvement commission under section 8
of chapter 85 of the General Laws for the
placement on, or the projection over, a public
way of a sign, advertising device, clock or
other like structure shall be a primary fee
of $10.00 and an additional fee of $1.00 for
each twenty square feet of the total face area
thereof determined by aggregating the area of
each face as computed without regard to its
shape by multiplying its maximum height by
its maximum width within the limits of the
public way; provided, however, that the pri-
mary fee for a renewal permit for which the
fee is paid on or before the expiry date of the
permit renewed shall be $5.00.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
when appointed.
ORDINANCE REORGANIZING ASSESSING
DEPARTMENT.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, January 30, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
Some months ago, a committee of civic-
minded individuals, using funds which had
been raised by subscription, engaged the Hay
Company of Philadelphia to study tne city's
Assessing Department with a view to improv-
ing its organization and efficiency. That com-
pany's report has been reviewed by local per-
sonnel and management experts furnished
through the committee as well as by analysts
in the Administrative Services Department of
the city. Comments and suggestions with re-
spect to the matter have also been invited and
received from key personnel in the Assessing
Department. Notwithstanding that in the
last decade the Assessing Department has been
reorganized twice — first by chapter 3 of the
Ordinances of 1954 and more recently by chap-
ter 4 of the Ordinances of 1958 — the need for
a further reorganization at this time is plainly
indicated. To effectuate such reorganization,
I recommend adoption of the ordinance sub-
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mitted herewith, which embodies the results
of the extensive study of the subject men-
tioned above. Adoption of this ordinance
will, I am convinced, not only assure that
Boston's assessment system will operate on a
professional basis, but also afford opportuni-
ties for advancement to those in the Assessing
Department choosing full-time professional as-
sessing as a career.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-One.
An Ordinance Reorganizing the Assessing De-
partment.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows:
SECTION 1. The first paragraph of section
5 of chapter 3 of the Revised Ordinances of
1947, as amended, is hereby further amended
by striking out clause (2), as appearing in
section 1 of chapter 4 of the Ordinances of
1958, and inserting in place thereof the follow-
ing clause: —
(2) The commissioner of assessing, thir-
teen thousand five hundred dollars; the two
associate commissioners of assessing, twelve
thousand dollars each; and the member of the
board of review in the assessing department
appointed from the public at large, ninety-
seven hundred and fifty dollars.
SECTION 2. Said section 5 is hereby
amended by striking out the last paragraph,
as appearing in section 2 of said chapter 4,
and inserting in place thereof the following
three paragraphs: —
The person in the service of the real estate
appraisal division of the assessing department
serving ex officio on the board of review in
said department shall, while so serving, re-
ceive as compensation for his services as chair-
man and a member of said board, in addition
to the compensation for his regular service in
said division, the amount, if any, by which
such compensation is exceeded by the maxi-
mum compensation for an office allocated to
Grade No. 43 of the compensation plan from
time to time in effect for the county; and the
person in the service of the statistical research
division of said department serving ex officio
on said board shall, while so serving, receive
as compensation for his services on said board,
in addition to the compensation for his regular
service in said division, the amount, if any,
by which such compensation is exceeded by
the maximum compensation for an office allo-
cated to Grade No. 38 of such compensation
plan.
The deputy assessors shall be compensated
as if they held an office allocated to Grade
No. 38 of the compensation olan from time
to time in effect for the county; assistant
assessors lawfully required to dc-vote at least
thirty-five hours a week to their work shall be
compensated as if they held an office allocated
to Grade No. 30 of said compensation plan; and
other assistant assessors shall be compensated
as if they held an office allocated to Grede
No. 15 of said compensation plan.
The auctioneer in the real property depart-
ment shall be compensated as if he held a
position allocated to Grade No. 30 of the com-
pensation plan from time to time in effect for
the county.
SECTION 3. The first sentence of section 1
of chapter 3A of the Revised Ordinances of
1947, as appearing in section 2 of chapter 3
of the Ordinances of 1956, is hereby amended
by striking out the words "assessor of taxes"
and inserting in place thereof the words: —
commissioner of assessing.
SECTION 4. The Revised Ordinances of
1947 are hereby amended by striking out chap-
ter 5, as appearing in section 3 of chapter 4
of the Ordinances of 1958, and inserting in
place thereof the following chapter: —
CHAPTER 5.
ASSESSING DEPARTMENT.
Section 1. Department and Divisions. There
shall be in the city a department, known as
the Assessing Department, which shall be un-
der the charge of a board consisting of an
officer, known as the Commissioner of Assess-
ing, appointed by the mayor for a term ex-
piring on the first Monday of the January
following the next biennial municipal election
at which a mayor is elected, and of two other
officers, known as Associate Commissioners
of Assessing, each appointed by the mayor for
a like term. The mayor shall from time to
time by a writing filed with the city clerk
designate one of the associate commissioners
of assessing as the associate commissioner of
assessing for motor vehicle excises and the
ether as the associate commissioner of assess-
ing for poll taxes.
Said board shall divide the assessing de-
partment from time to time into a real estate
appraisal division, a statistical research divi-
sion, and such other divisions as said board
shall adjudge necessary for the proper con-
duet of the department.
Section 2. Powers and Duties cf Commis-
sioner of Assessing. The commissioner of
assessing shall, for the assessing department
including the board of review, exclusively have
the power, and perform the duties, conferred
or imposed by law on the assessor in existence
immediately prior to the taking effect of this
ordinance with respect to the acquisition and
disposal of property, the making of contracts,
and the appointment, suspension, discharge,
compensation and indemnification of subordi-
nates. The commissioner of assessing shall
also have the powers and perform *,he duties
conferred or imposed by law on the assessor
and the board of review in the assessing
department in existence immediately prior to
the taking effect of this ordinance %vith re-
spect to taxes other than poll and motor vehicle
excise taxes, and shall further have the powers
and perform the duties from time to time
conferred or imposed on assessors of cities in
Massachusetts by general laws applicable . to
Boston with respect to taxes other than poll
and motor vehicle excise taxes.
Section 3. Powers and Duties of Associate
Commissioners of Assessing. The associate
commissioners of assessing shall have the
powers and perform the duties conferred or
imposed by law on the assessor in existence
immediately prior to the taking effect of thi=
ordinance with respect, in the case of the
associate commissioner of assessing for motor
vehicle excises, to motor vehicle excise taxes,
and in the ease of the associate commissioner
of assessing for poll taxes, to poll taxes, and
shall also have the powers and perform the
duties from time to time conferred or im-
posed on assessors of cities in Massachusetts
by general laws applicable to Boston with re-
spect, in the case of the associate commissioner
of assessing for motor vehicle excises, to motor
vehicle excise taxes, and in the case of the
associate commissioner of assessing for poll
taxes, to poll taxes. In addition, each asso-
ciate commissioner of assessing may, at such
times as he shall have been so authorized by
written designation signed by the commissioner
of assessing, approved by the mayor and filed
with the city clerk and such authorization shall
not have been revoked in like manner, exercise
the powers and perform the duties of commis-
sioner of assessing in relation to such matters
as may be specified in such designation. In
the event of the absence, disability or vacancy
in office of an associate commissioner of as-
sessing, the powers anVl duties conferred or
imposed upon him by or under this section
shall be exercised and performed by the other
associate commissioner of assessing.
Section 4. Board of Review. There shall
be in the assessing department a board, known
as the Board of Review, consisting of (1)
such person in the service of the real estate
appraisal division of the assessing department
as the mayor, by a writing filed >vith the city
clerk after the commencement of a municipal
year, shall designate to serve ex officio on
said board at his pleasure during such year,
who, while so serving, shall be chairman of
said board, (2) such person in the service
of the statistical research division of the
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assessing department as the mayor in ]ike
manner shall designate to serve ex officio on
said board at his pleasure during .-'.ueh year,
and (3) such person as the mayor shall ap-
point from the public at large to serve on
said board for a term expiring on the first
Monday of the January following i\\e next
biennial municipal election at which a mayor
is elected.
It shall be the duty of the board of review
to review every application for the abate-
ment of a real estate or oersonal property
tax and report to the commissioner of as-
sessing its findings and recommendations with
respect thereto, including such suggestion for
settlement, if any, as, after discussion with
the applicant, the board may think proper.
Section 5. Application for Abatement.
Every application for abatement filed with the
assessing department shall be deemed to be
filed with, and shall be forthwith transmitted
to, in the case of an application for the abate-
ment of a real estate or personal property
tax, the commissioner of assessing, in the case
of an application for the abatement of a mo-
tor vehicle excise tax, the associate commis-
sioner of assessing for motor vehicle excises,
and in the case of an application for the
abatement of a poll tax, the associate com-
missioner of assessing for poll taxes.
SECTION 5. The assessor and the board of
review in existence in the assessing depart-
ment immediately prior to the taking effect
of this ordinance are hereby abolished; and
the powers and duties of said assessor in re-
lation to motor vehicle excise taxes, and all
appropriations relating thereto, are hereby
transferred to the associate commissioner of
assessing for motor vehicle excises; and the
powers and duties of said assessor in relation
to poll .taxes, and all appropriations relating
thereto, are hereby transferred to the asso-
ciate commissioner of assessing for poll taxes;
and all other powers and duties of said as-
sessor, with all appropriations relating there-
to, and the powers and duties of said board
of review, with all appropriations relating
thereto, are hereby transferred to the com-
missioner of assessing.
SECTION 6. Section 19 of chapter 39 of the
Revised Ordinances of 1947 is hereby amended
by striking out, in the last sentence, the word
"assessor" and inserting in place thereof the
words: — commissioner of assessing.
SECTION 7. Section 20 of said chapter S9
is hereby amended by striking out, in the
first sentence, the word "assessor" and in-
serting in place thereof the words: — commis-
sioner of assessing.
SECTION 8. Section 1 of chapter 40A of the
Revised Ordinances of 1947 is hereby amended
by striking out, in clause (1) as appearing
in section 2 of chapter 7 of the Ordinances
of 1956, the words "of the board of ireview in
the assessing department" and inserting in
place thereof the words: — to the commissioner
of assessing — , and by striking out, where-
ever appearing in clauses (5), (G), (7) and
(8) as appearing in said section 2, the words
"boa I'd of assessors" and inserting in place
thereof the words: — commissioner of assessing
— , and by striking out, in clause (307) as
appearing in chapter 7 of the Ordinances of
1957, the words "assessors of Boston" and in-
serting in place thereof the words: — commis-
sioner of assessing.
SECTION 9. Every person hoMing an office
or position subject to the civil service laws
and rules shall, if the office or position is
abolished by this ordinance, be reappointed
without civil service examination or registra-
tion to a similar office or position with sim-
ilar status in a new department or agency, or
division, of either, created, or a department
or agency, or division of either not abolished,
by this ordinance; and every such person
shall, upon such reappointment, retain all
rights to retirement with pension that shall
have accrued or would thereafter accrue to
him; and his services shall be deemed to have
been continuous to the same extent as if
such abolition had not taken place. As used
in this section, the term "agency" shall be
construed as defined in section 5 of chapter
486 of the acts of 1900 as amended by sec-
tion 1 of chapter 473 of the acts of 1953.
SECTION 10. This ordinance shall be deemed
to be made under section 5 of chapter 48G
of the acts of 1909, as amended by section 1
of chapter 473 of the acts of 1953, and shall
be so construed that no person holding,
whether under general or special law or other-
wise, an office or position subject to the civil
service laws and rules shall, by reason of the
adoption of this ordinance, be without a
similar office or position or be reduced in
rank or compensation.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
when appointed.
COMMITTEES FOR 1961.
President McDONOUGH announced the ap-
pointment of Council committees for 1961,
as follows:
Standing Committees
Executive
All Members, Councillor White, Chairman;
Councillor Connolly, Vice-Chairman.
On the following committees, the first
named member is chairman and the second
named member is vice-chairmen:
Appropriations and Finance
Councillors Sullivan, Iannella, Coffey, Ker-
rigan, Hines, Connolly, Foley.
Claims
Councillors Foley, Connolly, Iannella, Coffey,
Sullivan.
Con fi rmations
Councillors Hines, Iannella, Connolly, Coffey,
Kerrigan.
Hospitals
Councillors Connolly, Kerrigan, Coffey, Sul-
livan, Hines.
Inspection of Prisons
Councillors Foley, Coffey, White, Iannella,
Hines.
Legislative Matters
Councillors Sullivan, Iannella, White, Hines,
Foley.
Licenses
Councillors Coffey, Kerrigan, Connolly,
Hines, Iannella.
Ordinances
Councillors Coffey, Kerrigan, White, Hines,
Connolly.
Public Housing
Councillors Iannella, Coffey, Kerrigan, Con-
nolly, Sullivan.
Public Lands
Councillors Hines, White, Kerrigan, Coffey,
Iannella.
Public Services and Recreation
Councillors Connolly, Kerrigan, Sullivan,
Hines, Foley.
Rules
Councillors Kerrigan, Connolly, Foley, Ian-
nella, Coffey.
Urban Redevelopment, Rehabilitation and
Renewal
Councillors Iannella, Hines, Coffey, Sullivan,
Foley.
Placed on file.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Joseph C. Bailet, for compensation for
damage to car by car of Police Department.
Angelo Boncore, for compensation for dam-
age to car by snowplow.
Boston Janitors Supply Company, Inc., for
compensation for damage to property at 115
and 117 West Brookline street, caused by
flooding due to exceptionally high tides.
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Saul Casler, doing business as C & L Tire
Company, for compensation for damage to
station wagon by truck of Fire Department.
Michael L. Connors, for compensation for
injuries caused by snow and ice on roof of
Post Office Square parking garage.
Virginia G. Coogan, for compensation for
damage to car by snowplow.
Frank Gambardello, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Fire De-
partment.
General Fireproofing Company, for compen-
sation for damage to property at 805 Com-
monwealth avenue, caused by break in water
main.
Hampshire House, for compensation for
damage to property at 84 Beacon street,
caused by snowplow.
Patrick K. Horkan, for compensation for
damage to property at 17A Imrie road, All-
ston, caused by snow truck.
Jeannette John, for compensation for dam-
age to car by snowplow.
Joseph N. Lenehan, for compensation for
damage to car by city truck.
Joseph M. O'Reilly, for compensation for
damage to car by truck of Fire Department.
Anthony Santapaola, for compensation for
damage to car caused by an alleged defect
in Causeway street.
Agnes E. Sexton, for compensation for
damage to car by city track.
Edward Valenti, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at 473 East
Eighth street, South Boston.
PETITION FOR ANNUITY.
Petition of Margaret M. Clapp, to be paid
annuity on account of death of her husband,
Charles H. Clapp, late member of the Police
Department.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE DEPART-
MENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held Feb-
ruary 10, 1961, at 10 a.m., on petition of Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad for pel-mission to dis-
continue operation of certain trains.
Placed on file.
MINOR'S LICENSE.
The application of Douglas McCabe, 82
South Huntington avenue, for newsboy's li-
cense was received.
License granted under usual conditions.
AMENDMENT OF CITY COUNCIL RULES.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That Rule 28 of the Rules of the
City Council for 1960-1961 be amended by
striking out in the first sentence the word
"and" and by inserting after the word "news-
papers" in the said first sentence the words
"and duly accredited representatives of radio
and television stations," and be it further
Ordered, That Rule 33 of said Rules be
amended by striking out in the second line
the word "and" and inserting in place thereof
a comma, and by inserting after the word
"reporters" the words, "and duly accredited
representatives of radio and television sta-
tions".
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
PRACTICE PUTTING GREEN AT
FRANKLIN PARK GOLF COURSE.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That the Commissioner of Parks
and Recreation be requested, through his
Honor the Mayor, to reactivate the Practice
Putting Green in the small area near the
18th hole at the Franklin Park Golf Course.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
FELICITATIONS TO CHRISTMAS FESTI-
VAL COMMITTEE AND OTHERS.
Coun. McDONOUGH offered the following:
Whereas, The Eleventh Annual Christmas
Festival sponsored by the City of Boston and
the Christmas Festival Committee has drawn
to a close, completing a most spiritual and
artistic presentation and attracting tens of
thousands of visitors to our city; and
Whereas, The Christmas Festival Commit-
tee, despite a restricted budget and reduced
appropriation, produced 100 Christmas con-
certs and assumed further much work pre-
viously performed by other city departments:
be it
Resolved, That the City Council, through
his Honor the Mayor, extends its felicitations
and congratulations upon a job well done to
the Christmas Festival Committee and in par-
ticular to Chairman Harry J. Blake, Treasurer
Ralph M. Binney, and Director Paul H. Hines;
and be it further
Resolved, That congratulations be extended
to the following city officers for their whole-
hearted cooperation with the Christmas Fes-
tival: Charles McCabe, Chief of Street Light-
ing Division, Public Works Department; Mar-
tin Walsh, Chairman, Parks and Recreation
Commission, and Nelson Aldrich, Chairman,
Art Commission; be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolve shall
be forwarded to each of the foregoing several
persons.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
LEGISLATION RE SALARY OF CITY
COUNCILLORS.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Resolved, The Boston City Council favors
the passage of House Bill 1502 (An Act Con-
cerning the Salary of the City Councillors in
the City of Boston) .
Coun. FOLEY moved suspension of the
rules and adoption of the resolution. The
rules were not suspended (6 votes being re-
quired to suspend the rules), yeas 5, nays 2:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Foley, Kerrigan,
McDonough, Sullivan — 5.
Nays — Councillors Connolly, Iannella — 2.
On motion of Councillor Coffey the resolu-
tion was laid on the table for one week.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LICENSES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on Li-
censes, submliitted the following:
1. Report on application (referred Decem-
ber 27, 1960) for commercial use shellfish
permit for Anthony J. Ferragamo — recom-
mending that permit be granted.
2. Report on application (referred Janu-
ary 16) for commercial use shellfish permit
for Edward W. Elms — recommending that
permit be granted.
3. Report on petition (referred January 9)
of 51 Corporation, William E. Flynn, Jr., for
license to operate bowling alleys on the Lord's
Day — recommending that the license be
granted.
The reports were accepted, and the licenses
were severally granted under the usual con-
ditions.
STUDY TO EQUALIZE PAY SCALES OF
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Whereas. There has recently been adopted
a very substantial increase in compensation
level of Boston Redevelopment Authority em-
ployees; and
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Whereas, There is presently under study by
a committee of business men a department-
by-department study of personnel practices in
the City of Boston; and
Whereas, Recent action of the School Com-
mittee and the Boston Redevelopment Au-
thority has created a wage pattern for com-
pensation1 of city employees different from
that in effect generally for municipal em-
ployees; be it therefore
Resolved, That the Mayor's Committee for
Study of Personnel Practices among City of
Boston employees be requested immediately,
without delay, to direct their attention to the
problem of equalizing pay scales for similar
work in the Boston Redevelopment Authority,
the general municipal service, and the School
Department.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
Adjourned, at 3.46 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Foley, to meet on Monday, February 6,
1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
CITY OF BOSTON
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PRINTING fflaKSfe SECTION
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CITY OF BOSTON
Proceedings of City Council
Monday, February 6, 19(>1.
Regular meeting of the City Council held in
the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair. Absent,
Councillor White.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of tine City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
.CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Our Prayer for Faith. My God, grant us
the grace of a deep, fervent, living faith in
Thee and in all Thou hast revealed. Remove
from us pride, vanity, insincerity, self-in-
terest, timidity, human disrespect, and any-
thing whatsoever which may be an obstacle
to our complete acceptance of Thy revealed
truth. May we be absolutely true to Thee,
assenting with all our being to everything Thou
wouldst have us believe and living always ac-
cording to Thy holy will. Lead us by Thy
grace to worship Thee as Thou desirest to be
worshipped so that ever guided by Thy truth,
we may grow daily in Thy love. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
JURORS DRAWN.
Jurors were drawn in the manner prescribed
by law. Councillor Hines presiding at the box
in the absence of the Mayor, viz.:
Sixty-five traverse jurors, Superior Criminal
Court, to appear March 6, 1981:
Samuel J. Bonita, Ward 1; Pasquale DiPietro,
Ward 1; Stephen J. Gaudino, Ward 1; Fred-
erick Guarini, Ward 1; James McNeil, Ward 1;
John Venuti, Ward 1; Walter R. Sodergren,
Ward 2; Joseph A. Frattura, Ward 3; Oliver
W. Johnson, Ward 4; Thomas H. Palmer,
Ward 4; George Richardson, Ward 4; Jac-
queline B. Bunte, Ward 5; Vincent Collins,
Ward 5; N. Catherine Kadzis, Ward 5; Vincent
P. Dane, Ward 5; Leo E. Gustin, Ward 6;
Francis J. McKenna, Ward 7; William A.
Newman, Ward 7; Robert W. Pistorino, Ward
7; John P. Sheridan, Ward 7; Herbert F.
Leyland, Jr., Ward 8; P. Joseph Sullivan,
Ward 8; Avery Carroll, Ward 9; Arthur J.
Gallagher, Ward 9; Paul J. McLaughlin, Ward
9; Donald J. MacLeod, Ward 9; Catherine E.
Hogan, Ward 10; Mary C. MacDonald, Ward
10; Daniel Sullivan, Ward 10; Joseph B. Casey,
Ward 11; Francis X. Landry, 2nd, Ward 11;
Arthur 0. Zinnell, Ward 11; Curtis L. Bart-
lett, Ward 12; Jtohn J. Caine, Ward 12;
Michael Dolan, Ward 12; Theodore Schneider,
Ward 12; Edmund Kulesco, Ward 13; Alice M.
Murphy, Ward 13; Fred M. Baines, Ward 14;
Marie L. Davis, Ward 14; Elsie Firch, Ward
14; Reginald B. Forknall, Ward 14; Sydney
Kripke, Ward 14; Gerald Michael, Ward 14;
Arthur Stanger, Ward 14; Elihu S. White,
Ward 14; Helen F. K'enneally, Ward 15; William
H. Detert, Ward 16; Anthony J. Korona, Ward
16; Thomas P. Martin, Ward 16; James A.
Meehan, Ward 16; William C. Mustard, Ward
16; Arthur E. Mayo, Jr., Ward 17; John M.
Ciardi, Ward 18; John P. Hickey, Ward 18;
Joseph F. Kelly, Ward 18; Francis G. Ray-
mond, Ward 18; John Lindsay, Jr., Ward 19;
Peter Mason, Ward 19; Barbara J. Hoyt, Ward
20; Ruth E. O'Donnell, Ward 20; Edward II.
Young, Ward 20; Anthony F. Sammartino,
Ward 21; Joseph A. Jundzil, Ward 22; Joseph
C. O'Donnell, Ward 22.
One hundred thirty-six traverse jurors, Su-
perior Civil Court, to appear March 6, 1961:
Mildred A'labiso, Ward 1; Oarmela Anaalone,
Ward 1; Michael Bartolo, Ward 1; Emanuel E.
Catalano, Ward 1; Edward R. Cotreau, Ward
1; Joseph DiFranza, Ward 1; Cosimo Fioriilo,
Ward 1; Francis Harney, Ward 1; Mary Mul-
doon, Ward 1; Salvatore L. Turco, Ward 1;
Rita Connolly, Ward 2; John P. O'Doherty,
Ward 2; George E. Sargent, Ward 2; Corra.do
A. Cenerizio, Ward 3; Joseph A. Levangie,
Ward 3; Anthony T. Nardo, Ward 3; Dorothy
L. Barse, Ward 4; Donald Berry, Ward 4;
John J. Campbell, Ward 4; Francois Previdi,
Ward 4; Charles D. Smith, Ward 4; Andrew
R. Watkiins, Ward 4; Robert A. Dionne, Ward
5; Robert B. Larson, Ward 5; George A.
Murphy, Ward 5; George N. Saruntos, Ward
5; Alfred T. Wells, Jr., Ward 5; Francis
Feeney, Ward 6; Stephen F. Hane, Ward 6;
William F. McLaren, Ward 6; Carl A. Pres-
cott, Ward 6; Joseph Ball, Ward 7; Richard
F. Burm, Ward 7; George F. Doherty, Ward
7; Henry J. Donato, Ward 7; James F. Dono-
van, Ward 7; Paul Francis Eamcs, Ward 7;
Michael Fitzmaurice, Ward 7; Mary White,
Ward 7; Barbara Brienzi, Ward 8; Charles H.
Crowley, Jr., Ward 8; John B. Kennedy, Ward
8; Kenneth R. Money, Ward 8; Robert W.
Williams, Ward 8; Gordon Craig, Ward 10;
Thomas Dooling, Ward 10; John E. Fuery,
Ward 10; M. Constance Grant, Ward 10; James
L. Greene, Ward 10; Charles Kelly, Ward 10;
George D. Nelmes, Ward 10; Mary C. Rey-
nolds, Ward 10; Leon B. Ajemian, Ward 11;
Calvin W. Jaynes, Ward 11; Joseph W. Lee,
Ward 11; Glenn Olsen, Ward 11; Karl J.
Pedersen, Ward 11; John Leo Schell, Ward
11; Irving L. Kleinerman, Ward 12; Richard
H. Lewis, Ward 12; James A. Richardson,
Ward 12; Donald L. Seliber, Ward 12; Alfred
Stewart, Ward 12; Solomon Zeidman, Ward 12;
William J. Corbett, Ward 13; Walter J. Dybko,
Ward 13; Louise M. Hollings, Ward 13.
Richard K. LaVangtie, Ward 13; Robert V.
MacFarlane, Ward 13; Margaret Olson, Ward
13; Etta Rose Smith, Ward 13; Sayre Ida
Baum, Ward 14; David Bayard, Ward 14;
Barnet M. Brown, Ward 14; Irving Cantor,
Ward 14; Irene Freedman, Wird 14; Isidore
Kraus, Ward 14; Sidney Levin, Ward 14;
Aaron Meister, Ward 14; Edna pezzolesi, Ward
14; Barry Schlesinger, Ward 14; Saul Sher-
man, Ward 14; Max Steinman, Ward 14; Leo
F. Argento, Ward 15; Fred H. Mitchell, Ward
15; Knoulan Tanner, Ward 15; John D. Wil-
liams, Ward 15; John J. Woelifel, Ward 15;
Thomas J. Healey, Ward 16; John D. Lynch,
Ward 16; Walter H. Madden, Ward 16; Joseph
F. Mahoney, Ward 16; John J. Cronin, Ward
17; Paul F. Heider, Ward 17; William E. Long,
Ward 17; Henrietta W. Ryan, Ward 17; Francis
S. Troy, Ward 17; John L. Dias, Jr., Ward
18; Ernest S. Jefferson, Ward IS; Jack Levy,
Ward 18; Thomas J. Mulcahy, Jr., Ward 18;
Pellogrina A. Orso, Ward 18; Arthur P. Riley,
Ward 18; George Schiller, Ward 18; George
E. Shea, Ward 18; Robert E. Saute, Ward 18;
Fannie Solomon, Ward 18; Daniel F. Wood-
worth, Ward 18; Edward F. Bulger, Ward 19;
John F. DeNapoli, Ward 19; John J. Flynn,
Ward 19; Harold W. Frost, Ward 19; Edward
J. Ginty, Ward 19; Robert E. Melket, Ward
19; Frances Moran, Ward 19; Elizabeth North,
Ward 19; Frances D. Sullivan, Ward 19; Law-
rence T. Sweeney, Ward 19; Joseph W. Volk,
Jr., Ward 19; Leonard H. Giese, Ward 20;
Paul W. Kenney, Ward 20; George J. Lilakos,
Ward 20; Stephen P. McDonouirh, Ward 20;
Mary H. Seminatore, Ward 20; Charles H.
Thorn, Ward 20; Katiherine Cohen, Ward 21;
Rose Delaney, Ward 21; Kai iiarsen, Jr., Ward
21; Catherine Lewis, Ward 21; Robert Rock-
well, Ward 21; John W. Salisbury, Ward 21;
Edward R. Denien, Ward 22; Frank Griffin,
Ward 22; John F. McMahon, Ward 22; Maurice
P. Murphy, Ward 22; Hugh F. Taylor, WaTd
22.
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LEGISLATION RE SALARY OF CTY
COUNCILLORS.
On motion of Councillor Coffey the rules
were suspended in the order of business to
allow calling up, under postponement, No. 1
on the Calendar, viz.:
1. Resolution favoring passage of H. 1502,
an Act Concerning the Salary of the City
Councillors in the City of Boston.
The resolution was adopted, yeas 5, nays 3:
Yeas — Councillors Foley, Hines, Kerrigan,
McDonough, Sullivan — 5.
Nays — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, lan-
nella — 3.
APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointment:
Constable with authority to serve civil
process upon filing of bond for the term
ending April 30, 1961: Whitney A. Rogovay,
115 West Newton street.
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
ORDER FOR LOAN FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF PUBLIC WAYS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, February 6, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
Transmitted to you herewith is a letter
recently sent me by the Commissioner of
Public Works calling to attention that he has
prepared a detailed, comprehensive program
for highway construction and reconstruction
in Boston in 1961. The annual budget sub-
mitted this day includes $150,000 towards this
program, which, as the letter from the Com-
missioner of Public Works points out, will
require $2,000,000 additional. To meet this
need, I recommend adoption of the $2,000,000
inside-the-debt-limit loan order submitted
herewith.
The copy of the detailed, comprehensive
program which accompanied the letter sent
me by the Commissioner of Public Works I
am sending to the City Clerk under separate
cover to keep available for inspection in con-
nection with this message.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
January 20, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
As you know, the highway construction and
reconstruction work of this department is
carried on as part of the Capital Improve-
ment Program and financed by long term
loans. In recent years an annual $2,000,000
loan has been authorized.
This year, for the first time, we have pre-
pared a detailed comprehensive program,
copy of which is enclosed. We propose to
begin advertising contracts for this work in
January rather than waiting until April or
May as in previous years.
In order to insure that there will be no
delay in our program, it is respectfully rec-
ommended that the enclosed Loan Order be
submitted to the City Council for considera-
tion along with the request for general budg-
et appropriations.
Respectfully,
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
Ordered, That under the provisions of
Clause 5 of section 7 of chapter 44 of the
General Laws, the sum of two million dollars
($2,000,000) be, and hereby is, appropriated,
to be expended under the direction of the
Commissioner of Public Works, for the con-
struction of Public Ways or Permanent Pave-
ment, and that to meet said appropriation
the Collector-Treasurer be authorized to issue,
from time to time, on request of the Mayor,
bonds or certificates of indebtedness of the
City to said amount.
Referred to the Committee on Appropria-
tions and Finance.
BUDGET FOR 1961.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, February 6, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith thebudget allowances for City and County Departments for the year 1961, totaling $120,514,759.00.
The above figure represents a decrease of $273,806.00 in the appropriations allowed for the year 1960. Appropria-
tions for the current year already approved by your Hcncrable Body, however, total $210,000.00 and cover salaries for
Planning Division personnel and for the down payment on the Equipment Loan. This figure reduces the gross decrease
of $273,806.00 to a net decrease of $63,806.00 under the 1960 appropriations.
After careful study and a thorough scrutiny of each departmental budget request, it has been found possible to re-
duce such requests by approximately $9,000,000.00.
In addition to the City and County Budgets, I am also submitting herewith the budget of the Income Departments
for the year 1961, totaling $3,364,670.00, which represents an increase of $136,092.00 over 1960 appropriations. Since
the appropriations for the budget of the Income Departments will be met solely from revenue collected by said depart-
ments, the increase will have no effect whatsoever on the 1961 tax rate.
When I submitted my 1960 budget recommendations, there was a general feeling throughout the city that it would
be impossible to expect the city to operate efficiently, while, at the same time, living within the appropriations allowed.
It is interesting to note that with no essential services eliminated and with many of these services greatly improved,
some departments finished the year witn a surplus. I am mindful of the fact, nevertheless, that the operations of almost
every department have been affected seriously by deferred budgeting of our equipment needs, which has been going on
for several years. We propose to reduce most of the backlog in equipment for snow removal, street cleaning, fire fight-
ing, etc., through this year's $3,000,000.00 Equipment Loan.
Beginning in 1962, however, and for the remainder of this administration, I intend to deal with our equipment prob-
lems on an entirely different basis. To this end, I have directed every department to weigh carefully its short-term and
long-range requirements in equipment and to submit a schedule for annual equipment replacement. We plan to include
in next year's budget and in budgets for all subsequent years sufficient funds to finance the yearly requirements of this
schedule.
A determination to adhere to a "no hire — no fire" policy during the past year has contributed much to our success
in keeping costs of operations to a minimum. A continuance of this policy will undoubtedly result in further savings to the
taxpayer.
It is imperative and absolutely essential that we keep our expenses at a minimum until such time as our tax base
expands or until the State Legislature sees fit to assist our community through favorable Jaction on a number of proposals
which I have submitted recently to that Honorable Body.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the accompanying appropriation and tax orders.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
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City of Boston,
Administrative Services Department, February 6, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of Chapter 3A of the revised city ordinances, I have prepared, under
your direction and after consultation with the Director of Administrative Services, in segregated form, the annual budget
for city, county, and revenue departments to be submitted to the City Council.
General Statement
The budget allowances recommended for city, county, and income departments represent a decrease of $137,714.00
under total appropriations authorized in 1960.
The following table indicates the differences between the appropriations recommended for 1961 and those approved
by the City Council in 1960:
1960 1961
Appropriations Recommendations Decrease
City Budget $112,665,785 00 $112,302,289 00 $363,496 00
County Budget 8,122,780 00 8,122,470 00 89,690 00*
Total $120,788,565 00 $120,514,759 00 $273,806 00
Income Departments 3,228,578 00 3,364,670 00 136,092 00*
Grand Total $124,017,143 00 $123,879,429 00 $137,714 00
* Denotes increase
The appropriations recommended for income departments will be met through revenue collected from the sales of
water and therefore will not affect this year's tax rate.
The material relating to the 1961 budget is presented herewith:
City Budget
Permanent Employees. This group represents a decrease of $994,393.00 under last year's appropriation. The main
factor for this is the reduction in the number of permanent employees.
Temporary Employees. This item shows a decrease of $199,763 below the 1960 appropriation. The main factors
involved in this allowance are indicated in the following table:
Parks and Recreation Department $332,000 00 Seasonal employment of recreation play leaders, lifeguards, bath
custodians, matrons, and sports officials necessary to carry out the
recreation program of the city.
Hospital Department 282,000 00 Due to salaries of special nurses and other temporary employees.
Library Department 180,000 00 For part-time service of young men and women employed on an
hourly basis chiefly in the branch libraries.
Election Department 75,000 00 Cost of wardens, clerks, etc., for two election functions.
The balance is spread over a number of departments to cover peak work load periods.
Overtime. Allowances recommended for city departments represent a decrease of $67,597.00 under comparable
appropriations of last year.
The main factors involved in this allowance are indicated in the following table:
Police Department $550,000 00 Holidays, primary day, election day, and various parades.
Fire Department 228,000 00 Holidays for uniform force.
Hospital Department 150,000 00 The major part of this allowance is paid to permanent nurses, at'
tendants, and medical workers who agree to work an extra day due
to shortage of such personnel.
Public Works Department 79,000 00 Street cleaning, bridgetending, etc., on Sundays and holidays.
Parks and Recreation Department 40,000 00 Permanent maintenance crews required during the Arts Festival,
Christmas Festival, various holiday observances, and emergency
tree work caused by storms.
Library Department 50,000 00 This allowance covers cleaners and custodians who are required to
work evenings in branch libraries; bibliothecal staff and members
of the buildings departments who are required to work on Sundays
and other times when the Central Library is open to the public.
Election Department 20,000 00 For custodians of schools and public buildings at two election func-
tions, and during registration. Voting machine custodians for period
immediately preceding the two functions.
The balance is spread over a number of departments.
Contractual Services. The recommended increase in this group amounts to $851,316.00. Almost 50% of this in-
crease, approximating $400,000.00 is in the Public Works Department. In 1960 the cost for the removal and disposal of
garbage and waste was $200,000.00 more than the amount appropriated for this service. Furthermore, in 1961 the rates
for street-lighting purposes, over which the City has no eontrol, are to be increased. This rate change will result in an
additional requirement of $175,000.00 to pay for this service.
The major portion of the balance of the increase under this group has resulted from allowances made for plant reha-
bilitation and building repairs in the Hospital, Buildings Division, Real Property, and Library Departments.
Supplies and Materials. The allowance under this group shows a decrease of $21,666.00 under the 1960 appropriation.
Current Charges and Obligations. This item reflects an increase of $61,025.00, the major portion of which is in "Aid
to Veterans" and caused by the increase in the cost of hospitalization and medication.
Equipment. The decrease of $379,262.00 below last year's appropriation is due to the equipment loan request which is
before the Boston City Council at the present time. Most equipment items were eliminated from the 1961 budget requests
in anticipation of this loan.
Structures and Improvements. The recommended allowance for this group reflects an increase of $441,350.00. In-
cluded in this amount is the sum of $300,000.00 to be used as down payments to support two loans requested by the Public
Works Department, i.e., "The Construction of Public Ways," and "The Construction of Sewers." The initial structural
and mechanical improvements to the elevators in the Houghton-Dutton Building will result in an additional allowance
of $100,000.00 in this group in 1961.
Land and Improvements. This group shows a decrease of $35,000.00 under the appropriation for 1960.
Special Appropriations. This group reflects a decrease of $25,000.00 under the appropriation for 1960.
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County Budget
Allowances recommended for county departments reflect an increase of $89,690.00 over 1960.
Personal Services. Sliding scale and new positions authorized by Committee on Probation are responsible for the
increase in this item of S122.312.00, despite a decrease of 18 county employees during the year 1960.
Contractual Services. This recommendation reflects a decrease of $23,733.00 below the 1960 allowance. Again
we have reduced the request for Master and Auditors to the minimum figure of $45,000.00 in anticipation of receiving
relief from the Legislature whereby the Commonwealth would bear this expense.
Supplies and Materials. This allowance reflects an increase of $1,976.00 over last year's appropriation, and is due
mainly to increased costs in these items.
Current Charges and Obligations. Tnis item shows an increase of $3,134.00 over the 1960 appropriation. The
principal reason for the increase is the rental of I.B.M. equipment for a full year.
Equipment. The recommended allowance in this item shows a decrease of $13,999.00. Here again, as in the city
budget, most equipment items were deleted from requests and will be restored when the equipment loan becomes available.
Income Departments
The Income Department allowances represent an increase of $136,092.00 over the I960 appropriations. The largest
part of this is due to personnel and contractual services of the Public Works Department being correctly charged to the
Income Department where the work is being accomplished.
The Income Departments are self-supporting and do not require appropriations in the tax levy and the amounts
recommended are necessary to efficiently operate these departments.
Conclusion
The preceding paragraphs outline in detail the principal reasons for the decrease of the 1961 recommended allowances
under the 1960 appropriations.
Respectfully,
John T. Leonard,
Supervisor of Budgets.
APPROPRIATIONS AND TAX ORDERS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1961
Ordered: That to meet the current expenses payable during the financial year beginning with the first day of January,
1961, for performing the duties and exercising the powers devolved by statute or ordinance, or by vote of the City Council
during the year, upon the City of Boston, or County of Suffolk, or the departments or officers thereof, the respective
sums of money specified in the tables and schedules hereinafter set out be, and the same are, hereby appropriated for the
several departments and for the objects and purposes hereinafter stated.
Ordered: That the appropriation for Water Service, current expenses, and the piyment to the state, under the provi-
sions of chapter 488 of the Acts of 1895, and acts in addition or amendment thereto, and for the interest and debt require-
ments or for loans issued for water purposes be met by the income of said works and any excess over income from taxes;
that the appropriation for the Cemetery Division, Parks and Recreation Department be met by the income from trust
funds and departmental revenue, and any excess over income from taxes; that appropriations for the maintenance and
operation of parking meters and the regulation of parking and other traffic activities incident thereto, be met by the
income from parking meter fees; that the other appropriations hereinafter specified be met out of the money remaining
in the treasury at the close of business on December 31, 1960, exclusive of the money raised by loan or needed to carry
out the requirements of any statute, gift, trust or special appropriation; by the income of the financial year beginning
January 1, 1961; by taxes on the polls and estates in the City of Boston; and by the proceeds of any duly authorized loans.
Ordered: That all sums of money which form no part of the income of the city, but shall be paid for services rendered
or work done by any department or division for any other department or division, or for any person or corporation other
than the City of Boston, be paid into the general treasury, and that all contributions made to any appropriation be ex-
pended for the objects and purposes directed by the several contributors thereof.
Ordered: That all taxes raised to meet the appropriations of the city, and all taxes assessed for meeting the city's
proportion of the state tax for the year 1961, or for any other taxes or assessments payable to the Commonwealth, shall
be due and payable on July 1, 1961. Interest shall be charged at the rate of 4 per cent per annum and computed from
October 1, 1961, on all real estate and personal property taxes remaining unpaid after November 1, 1961, and assessed
and payable in the year 1961, before said November 1, 1961, until such taxes are paid. All interest which shall have
become due on taxes shall be added to and be part of such taxes.
Ordered: That except as the appropriation for any purposes or item shall be increased by additional appropriations
or transfers lawfully made, no money shall be expended by any department for any of the purposes or items designated
in the tables and schedules hereinafter set out in excess of the amount set down as appropriated for such specific purpose
or item.
FEBRUARY 6, 1961
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33
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the Committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Frank Altieri, for compensation for dam-
age to car by block falling from roof of
Faneuil Hall.
Leonard E. Cuneo, for compensation for
damage to car by police cruiser.
Annette E. Dietel, for compensation for
damage to property at 26 Centre street, Rox-
bury, caused by snow removal equipment.
Donald G. Facey, for compensation for
damage to car caused by an alleged defect
in Draper street, Dorchester.
Robert Laing, for compensation for dam-
age to car by Fire Department truck.
Helen McLaughlin, for compensation for
damage to car by snowplow.
Patrick O. Morrissey, for compensation for
damage to car by car of Fire Department.
Raymond F. Nault, for compensation for
damage to car by City of Boston truck.
Sydney W. Penney, for compensation for
damage to car by fire engine.
Samuel Rotundo, for reimbursement as re-
sult of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Public
Works Department, Sanitary Division.
Sandy's Stores, Inc., for compensation for
damage to pump when water was turned off
without notice.
Eva B. Satkevich, for compensation for
damage to car by city vehicle.
James V. Shea, to be reimbursed as result
of execution issued against him on account
of his acts as employee of Public Works De-
partment, Highway Division.
James V. Shea, to be reimbursed as result
of execution issued against him on account
of his acts as employee of Public Works De-
partment, Highway Division.
James V. Shea, to he reimbursed as result
of five executions issued against him on ac-
count of his acts as employee of Public Works
Department, Highway Division.
Sammy White, Inc., for refund for over-
payment on alcoholic liquor license.
PETITIONS FOR ANNUITY.
Petition of Helen T. Hogm to be paid
annuity under G. L., chapter 32, section 95A,
on account of the death of her husband, Wil-
liam P. Hogan, late member of the Fire De-
partment.
Petition of Elizabeth V. Madigan to be paid
annuity under G. L., chapter 32, section 95A,
on account of the death of her husband, John
J. Madigan, late member of th= Fire Depart-
ment.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Claims.
PETITION FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of Raymond B. LaCasse, retired
member of the Fire Department, for indem-
nification for hospital, medical and surgical
expenses.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
NOTICE FROM STATE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS.
A communication was received from the
State Department of Public Works trans-
mitting copy of lay out and order of taking
of altered location of section of state high-
way (John F. Fitzgerald Expressway).
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT
ASSESSORS.
Notice was received from the Assessing
Department of the appointment of Frank A.
Duggan, John M. Lanning, Matthew J. Peters,
Edward J. Carroll, Warren R. Moore, Willard
F. O'Brien, Bernard F. Shadrawy, Maurice E.
Joyce, and Francis X. Cuddy as full-time as-
sistant assessors to be effective on February
1, 1961.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
CONFIRMATIONS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
1. Report on appointment by the Mayor
(referred December 27, 1960) of Vasilios
Spanos as weigher of goods for the term end-
ing April 30, 1961 — recommending that the
appointment be confirmed.
2. Report on appointment by the Mayor
( referred January 30 ) of Sydney Levine as
constable with authority to serve civil proc-
ess upon filing of bond for the term ending
April 30, 1961 — recommending that the ap-
pointment be confirmed.
3. Report on appointment by the Mayor
(referred January 30) of Reed Freeman as
weigher of goods for the term ending April
30, 1961 — recommending that the appointment
be confirmed.
4. Report on appointment by the Mayor
(referred January 30) of Reed Freeman as
weigher of coal for the term ending April 30,
1961 — recommending that the appointment be
confirmed.
The reports were accepted, and the ap-
pointments were severally confirmed.
POLICE AND DETENTION FACILITIES
IN PROPOSED GOVERNMENT CENTER.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Whereas, The Police Commissioner of the
City of Boston has recently suggested the in-
clusion of a new Police Headquarters Build-
ing in the Government Center site; and
Whereas, The City Council by resolution of
November 21, 1960, suggested enlarging the
concept of the Government Center private
redevelopment by including the present site
of the Charles Street Jail, placing such de-
tention facilities as are presently required in
an enlarged police headquarters building,
utilizing the Charles Street Jail site as a tax
yielding medical center complex in associa-
tion with the Massachusetts General Hospital;
be it
Resolved, That the City Council urges im-
mediate action by the Boston Redevelopment
Authority to intensively study the strength-
ening of the private redevelopment yield from
the vast expenditures which the City of Bos-
ton must shoulder to accomplish the Govern-
ment Center project, by
1. Adding the Police Headquarters as sug-
gested by the Police Commissioner.
2. Incorporating in this building such de-
tention facilities as may be needed to replace
the Charles Street Jail facility.
3. Negotiations with the Massachusetts
General Hospital concerning the possibility
of the development of a taxable medical cen-
ter on the Charles Street Jail site.
Referred to the Committee on Urban Re-
development, Rehabilitation and Renewal.
INFORMATION ON SYSTEM FOR
PLOWING STREETS.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Ordered, That the Public Works Commis-
sioner be requested, through his Honor the
Mayor, to advise the City Council as to what
system is employed to
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1. Ensure that each street is specifically
assigned to his department or a contractor
for plowing; and
2. What system is utilized to ensure proper
standards of plowing by contractors.
Coun. KERRIGAN in the chair.
The foregoing order was passed under sus-
pension of the rules.
HOUSING PROGRAM FOR SOUTH END-
ROXBURY DISTRICT.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Be it Resolved, That the Boston Redevelop-
ment Authority and the Redevelopment Ad-
ministrator be requested to explore the fol-
lowing program for the South End-Roxbury
district of our city:
1. Immediate review of and expediting of
the Roxbury Renewal 1,000-acre project.
2. Use of experience of the Advisory Com-
mittee on Housing for the Elderly now serv-
ing the Boston Housing Authority.
3. Selection of a suitable area in the South
End or Roxbury for an immediate I21A de-
velopment of low-rise housing under local
sponsorship aided by the provisions of F. H.
A. Relocation Financing.
On motion of Councillor Foley, the resolu-
tion was referred to the Committee on Urban
Redevelopment, Rehabilitation and Renewal.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Leo E. Conley
(referred December 5, 1960) to be reimbursed
as a result of an execution issued against him
on account of his acts as an employee of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of three hundred
sixty-six dollars ($366) be allowed and paid to
Leo E. Oonley in reimbursement for amount of
execution issued against him on account of
his acts as an employee of the Fire Depart-
ment, Ladder Company 10, said sum to be
charged to the appropriation for Executions
of Court, Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
2. Report on petition of William J. Hogan
(referred January 3) to be reimbursed as a
result of an execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Police Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of fifteen hundred
dollars be allowed and paid to William Hogan
in reimbursement for amount of execution is-
sued against him on account of his acts as
an employee of the Police Department, said
sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Re-
imbursements.
3. Report on petition of Leo J. Peterson
(referred January 23) to be reimbursed as
a result of an execution issued against him
on account of his acts as an employee of the
Public Works Department — recommending
passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of thirty-one dollars
and sixty cents ($31.60) oe allowed r.nd paid to
Leo J. Peterson in reimbursement for amount
of execution issued against him on account if
his acts as an employee of the Public Works
Department, Highway Division, said sum to be
charged to the appropriation for Executions
of Court, Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
4. Report on petition of John J. Prender-
gast (referred January 3) to be reimbursed
as a result of an execution issued against
him on account of his acts as an employee of
the Public Works Department, Sanitary Divi-
sion— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That the sum of one hundred and
fifty dollars ($150) be allowed and paid to
John J. Prendergast in reimbursement for
amount of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Public Works Department, Sanitary Division,
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
5. Report on petition of Charles N. Vogel,
retired member of the Fire Department (re-
ferred January 23) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical and medical expenses in-
curred by him as a result of an injury sus-
tained while in the performance of his duty
as a member of the Fire Department — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100B of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Charles N. Vogel, a former
member of the Fire Department, retired for
accidental disability, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, and medical expenses in-
curred as a result of an injury received through
no fault of his own while in the performance
of his duty, there be allowed and paid, as
certified by the panel appointed under the
provisions of said section, to the following the
amounts stated:
Girard Pharmacy, Inc., 192 Norfolk
street, Dorchester $72.42
said sum to be paid from any appropriation
suitable for the purpose of this section.
6. Report on petition of Paul G. Walton
(referred January 3) to be reimbursed as a
result of an execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of one hundred and
ninety-four dollars and ninety cants ($194.90)
foe allowed and paid to Paul D. Walton in re-
imbursement for amount of execution issued
against him on account of his acts as an em-
ployee of the Fire Department, said sum to
be charged to the appropriation for executions
of Court, Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
Adjourned at 4.39 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Hines, to meet on Monday, February 13,
1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council ellml=
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
Dity of Boston
Administrative Services Department
Printing osS3||5|» Section
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, February 13, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
■in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 p.m.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair. Absent,
Councillor White.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted
to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Infinite Designer of the Universe, we give
Thee thanks that our land has been so richly
blessed. We thank Thee for all the evidences
of Thy divine favor. We thank Thee for the
great men and women of the past, who by
their prayers, their works, their sacrifices,
have preserved the imperishable heritage be-
queathed to this sacred spot of space we call
our land, through Thy divine providence.
Today we call to mind the memory of Abra-
ham Lincoln. We pay to him our humble
tribute of praise. In his great heart there
burned glowing fire of love for his God and
his fellowman.
We pray to Thee, our Father, that some-
thing of his spirit may be ours today, that
his inspiration may call us back to the throne
of our God so grievious'ly offended, that we
may be humble and penitent, and work to-
gether, walk together as befits brothers, and
thus may we work for freedom for all and
peace universal. In the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES H.
SAVAGE.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, February 13, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
Under the provisions of section 26L of
chapter 121 of the General Laws, I hereby
appoint Charles H. Savage of 20 Pierpont
road. West Roxbury, to be a member of the
Boston Housing Authority for the term ex-
piring January 8, 1966, vice Owen A. Galla-
gher, term expired.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Ordered, That the appointment by his
Honor the Mayor of Charles H. Savage to be
a member of the Boston Housing Authority
for the term expiring January 8, 1966, be,
and hereby is, confirmed and approved.
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
PRACTICE PUTTING GREEN AT FRANK-
LIN PARK GOLF COURSE.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, February 10, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communication from
the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation
concerning your order of January 30, 1961,
relative to reactivating the practice putting
green in the small area near the 18th hole
at the Franklin Park Golf Course.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Parks and Recreation Department,
February 3, 1961.
Mr. Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
I am in receipt of memo from your office,
doted February 1, with copy of Council order
filed by Councillor Connolly requesting that
the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation
reactivate the practice putting green in the
small area near the 18th hole on the Franklin
Park Golf Course.
I have instructed the greenkeeper of the
Franklin Park Golf Course to make arrange-
ments to restore the practice putting green
as requested by Councillor Connolly.
Very truly yours,
Martin F. Walsh, Commissioner.
Placed on file.
PROPOSED SALE OF FORT HILL WHARF.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, February 10, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
On Atlantic avenue, between the estate at
the corner of Northern avenue and the Shera-
ton Building estate, lies Fort Hill Wharf
owned by the City of Boston. For many years
it was the Boston terminal for the scows
which took downtown Boston's refuse to
Spectacle Island for disposal; but there has
been no substantial use of the facilities of
this wharf since the South Bay incinerator
put an end to the Spectacle Island operation.
Transmitted herewith is a notification from
the Commissioner of Public Works, in whose
charge the wharf is, that in his opinion it
is no longer required for public purposes.
The Sheraton Building Corporation has
evinced an interest in purchasing Fort Hill
Wharf because it is contemplating some sub-
stantial improvements in its building, but
does not wish to commit itself to these im-
provements unless it has protection against
the erection on Fort Hill Wharf of a build-
ing which would be seriously detrimental to
the value of the Sheraton Building. The
Sheraton Building Corporation has offered
.$50,000 for Fort Hill Wharf, which is con-
siderably above the value put on it by an
appraiser engaged by the city.
Accordingly, I recommend adoption of the
order submitted herewith authorizing sale of
the site to the Sheraton Building Corporation
for $50,000 with collateral agreements to as-
sure early removal of the unsightly structure
and reconveyance should it develop that the
site is needed for public purposes in the near
future.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
February 9, 1961.
To the Honorable the Mayor and the City
Council of the City of Boston.
As the officer having charge of the herein-
after described land, I hereby notify you
that, in my opinion, such land is no longer
required for public purposes, to wit: the
parcel of land on the southeasterly side of
Atlantic avenue, Boston, containing twenty-
two thousand five hundred and forty-eight
(22,548) square feet, more or less, and
bounded and described as follows: northwest-
erly by the southeasterly sideline of Atlantic
avenue, one hundred three and 93-100
(103.93) feet; northeasterly by land now or
formerly of Alfred Hook, James J. Hook,
and Edward Hook, one hundred seventy-two
and 32-100 (172.32) feet; southeasterly by
Boston Harbor on the harbor line shown on
plan hereinafter mentioned, one hundred
thirty and 23-100 (130.23) feet, and south-
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westerly by land now or formerly of the
Sheraton Building Corporation, two hundred
twenty-three and 98-100 (223.98) feet, being
the parcel of land shown on the plan marked
"City of Boston, Atlantic Avenue, Boston
P.. .per. May 29, 1914, F. O. Whitney, Chief
Engineer, Street Laying-Out Department."
Respectfully,
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
Whereas, The Commissioner of Public
Works, who is in charge of the hereinafter
described land owned by the City of Boston,
has notified the City Council that in his
opinion such land is no longer required for
public purposes; now therefore it is hereby
Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor be,
and he hereby is, authorized in the name and
behalf of the City of Boston to convey to
Sheraton Building Corporation, a Massachu-
setts corporation with a usual place of busi-
ness at 470 Atlantic avenue, Boston, by a deed
in form satisfactory to the Corporation Coun-
sel, all night, title, and interest of the City
of Boston in and to the parcel of land on
the southeasterly side of Atlantic avenue,
Boston, containing twenty-two thousand five
hundred and forty-eight (22,548) square feet,
more or less, and bounded and described as
follows: northwesterly by the southeasterly
sideline of Atlantic avenue, one hundred three
and 93-100 (103.93) feet; northeasterly by
land now or formerly of Alfred Hook, James
J. Hook, and Edward Hook, one hundred
seventy-two and 32-100 (172.32) feet; south-
easterly by Boston Harbor on the harbor line
shown on plan hereinafter mentioned, one
hundred thirty and 23-100 (130.23) feet, and
southwesterly by land mow or formerly of the
Sheraton Building Corporation, two hundred
twenty-three and 98-100 (223.98) feet, being
the parcel of land shown on plan marked
"City of Boston, Atlantic Avenue, Boston
Proper, May 29, 1914, F. O. Whitney, Chief
Engineer, Street Laying-Out Department,"
such conveyance to be for a minimum price of
fifty thousand dollars ($'50,000) and a separate
agreement of Sheraton Building Corporation
to demolish before January 1, 1962, all struc-
tures now on said land so far as such struc-
tures extend above the grade of Atlantic
avenue, and a further separate agreement to
reconvey to the City of Boston for the sum of
fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), said land,
with all structures and improvements, if any,
constructed or made prior to such reconvey-
ance, if at any time on or before December
31, 1968, it is determined by the Common-
wealth of Massachusetts, the City of Boston,
or the Boston Redevelopment Authority, or
by any board or officer of said Commonwealth,
City, or Authority, or by any other public
authority that said land is required for public
purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
APPROPRIATION FROM PARKMAN FUND
INCOME.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, February 13, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I am in receipt of the attached communica-
tion from the Commissioner of Parks and
Recreation, requesting the appropriation of
$175,000 from the income of the George F.
Parkman Fund, to be expended under the
direction of the Commissioner of Parks and
Recreation, for the Maintenance and Improve-
ment of the Common and Parks in Existence
on January 12, 1887.
The 1961 budget estimates for the personal
service requirements of the Parks and Recre-
ation Department included an estimate of
$175,000 from the total yearly income from the
George F. Parkman Fund. The budget allow-
ances made provision for the appropriation
of this income as it accrued for the purpose
of defraying the cost of work actually per-
formed on the Common and Parks in Exist-
ence on January 12, 1887.
I submit herewith an order appropriating
the sum of $175,000, the income received and
to be received from the Parkman Fund, and
respectfully recommend its immediate passage
by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Parks and Recreation Department,
February 3, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
You are respectfully requested to ask the
City Council to transfer from the income of
the George F. Parkman Fund the sum of
$175,000 which will become available during
the year 1&61, to be expended under the di-
rection of the Parks and Recreation Commis-
sioner, as follows :
Common and Parks in Existence on
January 12, 1887, Maintenance
and Improvement of $175,000
When making up the budget estimates for
the year 1961, a sum equal to the total yearly
income of the George F. Parkman Fund was
deducted from Item 100, Permanent Employ-
ees, with the understanding that this deduc-
tion was to be replaced by the total yearly
income of said Parkman Fund for 1961, to be
transferred as it accrued from time to ttime
during the year to the regular Maintenance
appropriation of the Parks land Recreation
Department.
This money is Iho be appropriated and ex-
pended from the earnings of the Fund during
the year 1961.
Respectfully yours,
Martin F. Walsh, Commissioner.
Ordered, That the sum of one hundred
seventy-five thousand (175,000) dollars be, and
hereby is, appropriated from /the income of
the Geoge F. Parkman Fund, to be expended
under the direction of the Commissioner of
Parks and Recreation, for the Maintenance
and Improvement of the Common and Parks
in Existence on January 12, 1'8'87, las follows:
Common and Parks in Existence oni
January 12, 1887, M'aantenlance
and Improvement of $175,000
Referred to the Committee on Appropria-
tions and Finance.
LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING EXTRAOR-
DINARY REPAIRS TO BUILDINGS.
The following was received:
Oity of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, February 13, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
On January 27, 1961, I sent your Honorable
Body a resolution for the approval of a peti-
tion filed with the General Court by the Super-
visor of Budgets for . legislation authorizing
the City of Boston to obtain a $5,000,000
extraordinary repair loan. In accordance with
a custom in drafting to adapt the last previ-
ous similar statute, the bill accompanying
that petition was modeled after chapter 688
of the Acts of 1958 rather than chapter 364
of the Acts of 1955, both of which acts had
enabled the city to1 borrow for extraordinary
repairs to buildings owned by it. It has come
to imy attention that at least some councillors
object to the new legislation's following the
form of St. 1968, c. 668, but favor legislation
along the lines of iSt. 1955, c. 364. Since
such legislation would achieve one objective
equally well, I submit herewith for your con-
sideration a revised resolution.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Resolved, That consideration by the General
Court of the petition of John T. Leonard as
Supervisor of Budgets for legislation authoriz-
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37
ing the City of Boston to borrow $5,000,000
for the purpose of remodeling, reconstructing,
and making extraordinary improvements and
repairs to buildings owned by said city is
favored upon the express understanding that
at the tiime of the hearing upon such petition
the petitioner will offer in substitution for the
bill accompanying such petition a bill pro-
viding that "The City of Boston, by a two-
thirds vote, as defined in section one of chap-
ter forty-four of the General Laws, may bor-
row from time to time, inside its limit of
indebtedness as prescribed by section ten of
said chapter forty-four, such sums as may
be necessary, not exceeding in the aggregate,
five million dollars, for remodeling, recon-
structing, or making extraordinary improve-
ments or repairs to buildings owned by said
city, and may issue bonds or notes therefor.
Such bonds or notes shall bear on their face
the words, City of Boston, Extraordinary Re-
pairs Loan, Act of 1961. Each authorized
issue shall constitute a separate loan and slhall
be paid in not more than ten years from the
date of issue. Debt incurred under this act
shall, except as provided herein, be subject
to the provisions of said chapter forty-four,
exclusive of the limitation contained in the
first paragraph of section seven- thereof."
On motion of Councillor Kerrigan, the reso-
lution was referred to the Executive Com-
mittee.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Estate of Joseph G. Caponigro, by Americo
J. Caponigro, Administrator, for compensa-
tion for damage to property at 316 Meridian
street, East Boston, caused by snowplows.
Ann Farrand, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect at 38 West street,
Boston.
The Fund Insurance Companies, for com-
pensation for damage to car by snowplow.
Michael Giovanelli, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect in Endi-
cott street.
John T. Gorman, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect in Bay-
market square.
James F. Gray, for compensation for damage
to car by snowplow.
William Keating, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect in Lexing-
ton street.
Anita Lawrence, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at 305
Harvard street, Dorchester.
Arthur J. Leveroni, Jr., for compensation
for damage to car by City Hospital ambulance.
Commoinweialth of Massachusetts, Depart-
ment of Public Works, for compensation for
damage to car by vehicle of Public Works
Department.
John McCarthy, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect in Nearen
Row.
Julius Meer, for compensation for damage
to car by city plow truck.
Mercury Sportswear Company, Inc., for com-
pensation for damage to oar by city plow
truck.
Kathleen M. Morrissey, for compensation
for injuries caused by an alleged defect in
Westmoreland street, Dorchester.
Patrick O. Morrissey, for compensation' for
damage to car by car of Fire Department.
Frances Nelligan, for compensation for
damage to car by police cruiser.
Sylvia Newman, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at parking
garage, Devonshire street, Boston.
Joseph Richmond, for compensation for
damage to car by snowplow.
William F. Schultz, for compensation for
damage to property at 62 Metropolitan ave-
nue, Roslindale, caused by snowplow.
Abraham Trieff, for compensation for dam-
age to ear by city plow truck.
Carmine Trodella, for compensation for dan-
age to property at 39 Mt. Vernon street,
Brighton, caused by city snowplow.
John M. Vivolo, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by icicles falling from roof
of Court House.
Samuel Weinstein, doing business as Wein-
stein Motors, for compensation for damage
to car and loss of money taken from car
when it was moved from 30 Hanover street
by Police Department.
Jacob S. Wolfson, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at 776
Commonwealth avenue.
PETITIONS FOR ANNUITY.
Petition of Sybil B. Cusick, to be paid an-
nuity on account of death of her husband,
James E. Cusick, late member of the Police
Department.
Petition of Elizabeth Z. Madigan, to be paid
annuity on account of death of her husband,
John J. Madigan, late member of the Fire
Department.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
RESCHEDULED SALARIES FOR PROBATION OFFICERS.
The following was recaived:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Commissioner of Probation,
January 27, 1961.
To: County Commissioners
From: Commissioner of Probation
Subject: Rescheduled salaries for probation officers
Gentlemen:
In accord with section 21, chapter 731, Acts of 195G, amending chapter 270 of the General Laws, the Committee
on Probation yesterday voted an increase of six hundred dollars per annum in the salary schedule for all full-time pro-
bation officers and pro-rated as to part-time probation officers, effective January 1, 1961. Enclosed is a copy of this new
schedule.
Section 13A of chapter 731, Acts of 1956, also directs the Committee on Probation to instruct the Commissioner of
Probation to consult with the county commissioners of the several counties relative to such schedules. I shall be happy
to consult with your group at our mutual convenience in person, should you feel this necsssary.
You have nosed, undoubtedly, the enactment of chapter 782, Acts of 1963, granting classified state employees
salary increases, and the filing of House No. 628 now before the Legislature seeking to do the same for classified county
employees.
Awaiting further word from you, I am
Very truly yours,
Albert B. Carter, Commissioner.
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SALARY SCHEDULE
MASSACHUSETTS PROBATION SERVICE
Minimum, Maximum, and Annual Increment Table
(As Modified by the Committee on Probation, Effective January 1, 1961)
For Chief Probation Officers
Group ( ) Dependent^ on Size
of Total Probation Staff
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Probation Officer
$5700
$5950
SO 150
$6450
$6700
$6950
$7200
$7450
$7700
$7950
$8200
Chief Probation Officer (1)
2 Probation Officers
6400
6650
6900
7150
7400
7650
7900
8150
8400
8650
8900
Deputy (Assistant Chief)
Probation Officer
6400
6650
6900
7150
7400
7650
7900
8150
8400
8650
8900
Assistant Chief
Probation Officer
6650
6900
7150
7400
7650
7900
8150
8400
8650
8900
9150
Chief Probation Officer (2)
3-5 Probation Officers
6900
7150
7400
7650
7900
8150
8400
8650
8900
9150
9400
Chief Probation Officer (3)
6-10 Probation Officers
7400
7650
7900
8150
8400
8650
8900
9150
9400
9650
9900
Chief Probation Officer (4)
11-15 Probation Officers
7900
8150
8400
8650
8900
9150
9400
9650
9900
10150
10400
Chief Probation Officer (5)
16-20 Probation Officers
8400
8650
8900
9150
9400
9650
9900
10150
10400
10650
10900
Chief Probation Officer (6)
21 plus Probation Officers
8900
9150
9400
9650
9900
10150
10400
10650
10900
11150
11400
Probation Supervisor
Superior Court
8900
9200
9500
9800
10100
10400
10700
11000
11300
11600
11900
Part Time Probation Officers
| Time
i Time
f Time
1900
2850
4275
1983
2975
4463
2067
3100
4650
2150
3225
4838
2233
3350
5025
2317
3475
5213
2400
3600
5400
2483
3725
5588
2567
3850
5775
2650
3975
5963
2733
4100
6150
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Commissioner of Probation,
February 9, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins, Mayor, and Hon. Patrick F. McDonough, President, City Council, City Hall, Boston.
Gentlemen:
Further to my recent communication advising you of a vote of the Committee on Probation raising all probation
officer personnel salaries six hundred dollars, effective January 1, 1961, I neglected to explain one particular.
Chief Probation Officer Joseph W. Crockwell, Boston Municipal Court, a probation officer since 1927, was receiving
a salary of $11,200 on the establishing of the schedule for probation officers in 1957, when the maximum for his position
was placed at $10,500. Since January 1, 1960, Mr. Crockwell has been receiving a salary of $11,500, due to a three
hundred dollar increase voted all probation officers by the Committee on Probation.
As a result of the committee's most recent action, the maximum salary for this position is established at $11,400
(group 6). However, as of January 1, 1961, Mr. Crockwell's salary should be $12,100 in accordance with the $600 raise
voted all probation officer personnel by the committee.
Enclosed herewith is a corrected copy of the present schedule. You will note that Column 3 for probation officers
has been corrected to read 6200 in place of 6150.
Very truly yours,
Albert B. Carter, Commissioner.
SALARY SCHEDULE
MASSACHUSETTS PROBATION SERVICE
Minimum, Maximum, and Annual Increment Table
(As Modified by the Committee on Probation, Effective January 1, 1961)
For Chief Probation Officers
Group ( ) Dependent on Size
of Total Probation Staff
Probation Officer
Chief Probation Officer (1)
2 Probation Officers
Deputy (Assistant Chief)
Probation Officer
Assistant Chief
Probation Officer
Chief Probation Officer (2)
3-5 Probation Officers
Chief Probation Officer (3)
6-10 Probation Officers
Chief Probation Officer (4)
11-15 Probation Officers
Chief Probation Officer (5)
16-20 Probation Officers
Chief Probation Officer (6)
21 plus Probation Officers
1
$5700
2
$5950
3
$6200
4
$6450
5
$6700
6
$6950
7
$7200
8
$7450
9
$7700
10
$7950
11
$8200
6400
6650
6900
7150
7400
7650
7900
8150
8400
8650
8900
6400
6650
6900
7150
7400
7650
7900
8150
8400
8650
8900
6650
6900
7150
7400
7650
7900
8150
8400
8650
8900
9150
6900
7150
7400
7650
7900
8150
8400
8650
8900
9150
9400
7400
7650
7900
8150
8400
8650
8900
9150
9400
9650
9900
7900
8150
8400
8650
8900
9150
9400
9650
9900
10150
10400
8400
8650
8900
9150
9400
9650
9900
10150
10400
10650
10900
8900
9150
9400
9650
9900
10150
10400
10650
10900
11150
11400
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For Chief Probation Officers
Group ( ) Dependent on Size
of Total Probation Staff
Probation Supervisor
Superior Court
Part Time Probation Officers
i Time 1900 1983
\ Time 2850 2975
I Time 4275 4463
Referred to the Executive Committee.
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$8900 $9200 $9500 $9800 $10100 $10400 $10700 $11000 $11300 $11600 $11900
2067
2150
2233
2317
2400
2483
2567
2650
2733
3100
3225
3350
3475
3600
3725
3850
3975
4100
4650
4838
5025
5213
5400
5588
5775
5963
6150
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLE'S BOND.
The constable's bond of Sydney Levine,
having been duly approved by the Collector-
Treasurer, was received and approved.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
ORDINANCES.
'Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on
Ordinances, submitted the following:
Report on the revision of the ordinances
(referred January 9) — recommending that the
ordinances as revised ought to pass.
The report was accepted.
The Revised Ordinances of 19'61, as sub-
mitted by the City Clerk, being the sixteenth
revision, were passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Richard M. Bald-
win (referred January 3) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order :
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Richard M. Baldwin, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an in-
jury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on May
16, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and approved
by the Corporation Counsel, to the following
the amounts stated:
Richard M. Baldwin, petitioner, 320
Huntington avenue, Hyde Park §7 58
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 6 50
Total $14 08
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
2. Report on petition of Henry E. Bernas-
coni (referred January 16) for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an in-
jury sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Henry E. Bemasconi, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on March 24,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. Harold Gordon Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $25
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
3. Report on petition of Ralph A. Borden
(referred January 3) for indemnifi cation for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order :
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Ralph A. Borden, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on August 2,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the fol-
lowing the amounts stated:
Ralph A. Borden, petitioner, 54 Cedar
Grove street, Dorchester $7 95
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit
street, Boston 41 50
Total $49 45
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
4. Report on petition of Joseph Boylan
(referred January 16) for indemnifi cation for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Joseph Boylan, a member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on June 14, 1960,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by
the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amount stated:
Dr. John J. Todd, 587 Beacon street $30
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
5. Report on petition of John J. Oanniff
(referred January 3) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
■ — recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John J. Oanniff, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on September 20,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
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John J. Canniff, petitioner, 30 Dent
street, West Roxbury $4 20
Dr. J. H. Downing, 520 Commonwealth
avenue ■•• ^0 00
Dr. Jules H. Shaw, 510 Commonwealth
avenue 2i 00
Total $78 20
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbuisements.
6. Report on petition of Alfred J. Cataldo
(referred January 16) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order: . .
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petMon of Alfred J. Cataldo, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on Feburary 13,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the fol-
lowing the amounts stated:
Alfred J. Cataldo, petitioner $9 00
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 27 50
Dr. Gerald C. McCarthy, 13 Common-
wealth avenue 75 00
Dr. J. Edward Conners, 13 Common-
wealth avenue 60 00
Dr. James C. Walker, 412 Beacon street 10 00
Total $1S1 50
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
7. Report on petition of Joseph M. Clasby
(referred January 3) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order :
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Daws,
upon petition of Joseph M. Clasby, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on September 16,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the fol-
lowing the amounts stated:
Dr. Harold Gordon Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $45
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 15
Total $60
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
8. Report on petition of Frederick J. Col-
lins (referred January 3) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Ferederiek J. Collins, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an in-
jury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on Oc-
tober 9, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Frederick J. Collins, petitioner, 46
Rockne avenue, Dorchester $9 60
Dr. Harold Gordon Lee 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 10 00
Total $19 60
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
9. Report on petition of Francis M. Con-
nell (referred January 9) for indemnification
for -hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Francis M. Gonnell, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own. while
in the performance -of his duty on- November
26, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation 'Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. Bernard F. O'Brien, 168-6 Centre
street, West Roxbury $125
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
10. Report on petition of Thomas E. Cur-
ran (referred January 3) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of -his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Thomas E. Curran, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through -no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on July 12,
1958, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $88
siaid amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion, for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
11. Report on petition of Rosario M. De-
Marco (referred January 3) for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion. 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Rosario M. DeMarco, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, -medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own- while in
the performance of his duty on October 4,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as rec-onn-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Rosario M. DeMarco, petitioner, 35-
Summer street, West Roxbury $10 25
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 219 45
Dr. Harold Gordon Lee, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 20 00
G. W. Smith & Co., 99 Washington
street, Boston 16 50
Total : $266- 20
FEBRUARY 13, 1961
41
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
12. Report on petition of Dennis E. Den-
nehy (referred January 3) for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion. 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Dennis E. Dennehy, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses .incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on August 18,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $15 50
Dr. James E. O'Neil, 106 Walpole street,
Norwood 45i 00
Total $60 50
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
13. Report on petition of Joseph C. Fitz-
gerald (referred January 3) for indemnifica-
tion, for hospital, surgical, medical and n.urs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performanance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, up-
on petition of Joseph C. Fitzgerald, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on June 14, 1954,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended by
the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amount stated:
Dr. William F. Cotting, 475 Common-
wealth avenue $150
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
14. Report on petition of William E. Foley
(referred January 16) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of William E. Foley, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on September 26,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the fol-
lowing the amount stated:
To the Petitioner $15 45
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
15. Report on petition of Clarence X. Frost
< referred January 3) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Clarence X. Frost, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on June 29, 1960,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended by
the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
Clarence X. Frost, petitioner, 54 Para-
oon road, West Roxlbury $8 80
G. W. Smith & Co., 99 Washington
street 16 50
Total $23 35
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
16. Report on petition of Thomas F. Gor-
ham (referred January 3) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Thomas F. Gorham, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on September 5,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the fol-
lowing the amount stated:
Boston Firemen's Relief Fund $6 45
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
17. Report on petition of Daniel F. Har-
rington (referred January 16) for indemnifi-
cation for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of tlhe accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Daniel F. Harrington, a
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on July 29,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. Timothy A. Lamphier, 30 Fenway $29
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
18. Report on petition of James F. Hol-
land (referred January 3) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of James F. Holland, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on September 29,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation. Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
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Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline $20
Dr. Harold Gordon Lee, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 5
Total $25
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
19. Report on petition of John A. Hopkins
(referred January 9) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department — ■
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John A. Hopkins, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on March 11,
1953, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. John J. McGillicuddy, 21 Bay State
road $150
Dr. Joseph F. Dorsey, 697 Cambridge
street, Brighton 35
Dr. Henry H. Lerner, 314 Commonwealth
avenue 45
Dr. Arthur L. Watkins, Fruit street 40
Total $270
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
20. Report on petition of John J. Hurley
(referred January 3) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order :
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion. 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John J. Hurley, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on September
10, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $8 76
Dr. Cornelius J. Shea, 1101 Beacon
street 10' 00
Total $18 75
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
21. Report on petition of Michael Liotta
(referred January 3) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Michael Liotta, a member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on August 24,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. John J. Saceo, 4452 Washington street,
Roslindale $86
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
22. Report on petition of James A. Mad-
den (referred January 16) for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire De-
partment— recommending passage of the ac-
companying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of James A. Madden, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on July 23,
1955, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
To the Petitioner $3
Peter F. Rogerson, 3 Marilyn road, Mil-
ton 12
Total $15
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
23. Report on petition of George McClos-
key (referred January 16) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of George MoCloskey, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on December
2'6, I960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by tlTe Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
To the Petitioner $75
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
24. Report on petition of John T. Me-
Namara (referred January 16) for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury sustained by him while in the per-
formance of his duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John T. McNamara, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion' for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on August
23, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $24 SO
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Dfaimage Claims
and Reimbursements.
25. Report on petition of Richard B. Mul-
len (referred January 16) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
'his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
FEBRUARY 13, 1961
43
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion' 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Richard B. Mullen, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on June 25,
19'60, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation. Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. James C. Walker, 412 Beacon.
street $100' 00
Dr. George W. Geiss, 270 Commonwealth'
avenue 45 00
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 125 40
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 5'64 30
Total $334 70
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
26. Report on petition, of Gasplare G. Pan-
cioeco (referred January 3) for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in ther performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Gaspare G. Pancioeco, a
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on
Alugust 18, 1960, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner
and approved by the Corporation Counsel, to
the following the amounts stated:
Gaspare G. Pancioeco, petitioner, 11©
Glenwood avenue, Hyde Park $13 50
Carney Hospital], 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 125' 40
Dr. Milton F. Brougham, 412 Beacon
street 25 00
Dr. Harold Gordon Lee, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 10' 00
Total $173 90
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
27. Report on petition of Louis G. Paulino
(referred January 3) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Louis G. Paulino, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on May 5,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
St. Elizabeth's Hospital, 736 Cambridge
street, Brighton $8
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
28. Report on petition of George P. Smith
(referred January 16) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of George P. Smith, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on July 13, 1960,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by
the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
Dr. Harold Gordon Lee, 1101 Beacon
street $20
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon
street 30
Total $50
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
2>9. Report on petition of Dennis J. Sulli-
van (referred January 16) for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in» the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Dennis J. Sullivan, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on October
23, I960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
To the Petitioner $10 35
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
30. Report on petition of Michael Tuberosa
(referred January 16) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Michael Tuberosa, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on February
8, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. Walter E. Whittaker, Jr., 45 Bay State
road $60
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
31. Report on petition of Joseph P. Thorn-
ton (referred January 3) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Joseph P. Thornton, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on October 5,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
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Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $34 05
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
32. Report on petition of Benjamin S.
Roman (referred January 3) for indemnifica-
tion' for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Benjamin S. Roiman, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and curs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on November
3, 19'60, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $16 50
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
33. Report on petition of Robert J. Shaugh-
nessey (referred January 3) for indemnifi-
cation for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Robert J. ShaagbneEsey, a
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on Sep-
tember 9, 1960, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner ard
approved by the Corporation Counsel, Uv the
following the amount stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital, P'ruit
street $21
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
34. Report on petition of Thomas G. Sly-
man (referred January 3) for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— 'recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100- of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Thomas G. Slyman, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on October 22,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $8 75
Dr. Cornelius J. Shea, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 20 00
Total $23 75
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
3'5. Report on petition of William J. Walsh
(referred January 23) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in1 the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions oi sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of William J. Walsh, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on July 25,
1959, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
To the Petitioner $11 00
To the Boston Firemen's Relief Fund.... 5 00
Dr. William S. Weisman, 70-5 Washing-
ton street, Dorchester 164 CO
Total $130 00
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
36. Report on petition of Frederick W.
White (referred January 16) for indemnifi-
cation for hospital, surgical, medical and_ nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Frederick W. White, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indewmifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on August 2y,
I960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and up-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
G. W. Smith & Co., 99 Washington-
street $16 50
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion' for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIA-
TIONS AND FINANCE.
Coun. SULLIVAN, for the Committee on
Appropriations and Finance, submitted the
following:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and
resolution (referred January 30) re legisla-
tion for $5,000,000 loan for extraordinary re-
pairs— recommending reference to the Execu-
tive Committee.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred August 1, I960) for agree-
ment to purchase and install 2,000 parking
meters — recommending reference to the Execu-
tive Committee.
The reports were accepted, and the resolu-
tion and order were severally referred to the
Executive Comimittee.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Kerrigan, the Coun-
cil voted to take a recess at 3.07 P.M., sub-
ject to the call of the Chair. The members
reassembled and were called to crder by
President MCDONOUGH at 4.02 P.M.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONFIRMA-
TIONS.
Coun. HINE'S, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
Report on appointment by the Mayor (re-
ferred February 6) of Whitney A. Rogovay
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as constable with authority to serve civil
process upon tiling of bond for the term end-
ing April 30, 1961 — recommending the appoint-
ment be confirmed.
The report was accepted, and the appoint-
ment was confirmed.
REVIEW OF PROPOSED CHANGES AND
OF ENTIRE WEST END REDEVELOP-
MENT.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Whereas, The development presently engaged
in the construction in the so-called West End
Development has requested:
1. A six months delay in acceptance of
conveyance of the second parcel;
2. Amendment of development plan to per-
mit the location of doctor's offices in the
so-called "slab" building;
3. Amendment of the development plan to
permit a restaurant with liquor license in the
so-called "tower" building;
Whereas, Such changes constitute a substan-
tial change in the development plan; be it
Resolved, The Boston City Council as the
"governing body" under the pertinent federal
legislation, responsible for determining that the
submitted plan is the "best" plan for private
redevelopment of a given area and for deter-
mining that a given plan is in accord with
the general plan for the city finds that the
present proposed plan differs widely and sub-
stantially from that submitted for approval in
1957, that it is not in accord with the general
plan for the city and that an immediate re-
view ought to be had of the entire matter.
Referred to the Committee on Urban Re-
development, Rehabilitation and Renewal.
STATUS OF STUDY OF BOSTON HARBOR
BY HARVARD SCHOOL OF DESIGN.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Be it Resolved, That the City Council re-
quests the Redevelopment Authority, through
the Planning Division thereof, to report to the
City Council within one month of the receipt
of this resolution the status of the study of
Boston Harbor which it was agreed the Har-
vard School of Design would undertake in the
academic year 1960-1961, in connection with
the sale of the discontinued portions of
Worbhington and Wigglesworth streets.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
AUTOMATIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT L
AND EAST FOURTH STREETS.
Coun. KERRIGAN, SULLIVAN, and FOLEY
offered the following:
Ordered, That the Traffic Commissioner be
requested, through his Honor the Mayor, to
consider the advisability of installing auto-
matic traffic signals at the intersection of L
and East Fourth streets, South Boston.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
Adjourned, at 4.44 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Kerrigan, to meet on Monday, February
20, 1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council eiimi=
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, February 20, 19G1.
Regular meetng of the City Council held in
the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 r.M.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair. Absent,
Councillor White.
The Reverend Dr. Joseph Barth, minister of
King's Chapel, Boston, was escorted to the
rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE REVEREND
DR. JOSEPH BARTH.
O God in whom are all our ways, we pray
for this our city — Boston. Grant us a vision
of our city, fair as she might be, a city of
justice tempered with mercy, a city rich with
possibilities for breadwinndng, for fulfillment
of the mind's hunger and the soul's need.
In this large brotherhood wherein are met
all kinds and kindreds of the world grant that
we learn without fear to face the evils gross
and subtle which beset us, laboring amidst
them for our common betterment, separating
ourselves neither from one another nor from
the blessedness of Thy glory.
Bless, we pray Thee, the Mayor and City
Council who shape the direction and way of
our going and the elected and appoints offi-
cials under them that in all things they may
wisely choose the course which will serva the
public good knowing that all their judgments
are in the end under Thy divine judgment.
Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committees named, viz.:
Claims.
Mrs. Timothy C. Allen, for compensation
for damage to rubbish barrel by city plow.
Bernard H. Block, for compensation for
damage to car by city truck.
Dr. Vincent Butts, for compensation for
damage to car by snow removal truck.
Peter Costagliola, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by an alleged defect in
Sullivan Square ramp.
Louise Fopiano, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 71 North Margin street,
Boston, caused by snowplow.
Margaret E. Fornaro, for compensation for
damage to property ait 702 Massachusetts
avenue, Boston, caused by snowplow.
Basil Gavin et al., trustees Symphony Realty
Trust, for reimbursement for expenses in-
curred in repairing defective sewer at 136
Hemenway street, Boston.
Julius C. Horovitz, for compensation for
injuries caused by snow and ice on stairs of
Wintlhrop Square parking garage.
pearl V. Hullquist, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect in Linden
street, Allston.
Kaleel A. Kinan, for compensation for dam-
age to ear by snowplow.
James E. Minard, for compensation for
damage to property at 54 Maywood street,
Roxbury, caused by snow tractor.
Edgar M. Ramey, for compensation for
damage to property at 45 Glendower read,
Roslindale, caused by snow removal.
Cecilia D. Rogers, for compensation for
damage to property at 58 Halliday street,
Roslindale, caused by snowplow.
Anthony L. Scott, Jr., to be reimbursed as
result of execution issued against him on ac-
count of his acts as employee of Public Works
Department, Highway Division.
George Shuman, for compensation for dam-
age to car by car of Fire Department.
Esther Wasserman, for compensation for
damage to property at 170 Tremont street,
Boston, caused by snow removal.
Licenses.
Petition of Boston Red Sox for license for
outdoor athletic sports or games on the Lord's
day on the premises known as Fenway Park,
for the following dates: April 16, Mav 21,
June 4, 11, 18, July 2, 23, 30, August 6, Sep-
tember 10, 17, 24, 1961.
Petition of South Boston Bowl Arena, Inc.,
Amos L. Cowan, 541 East Broadway, Ward 6,
to operate bowling alleys on the Lord's day.
Severally referred to the Committee on Li-
censes.
PETITIONS FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of John J. Devine, retired member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, medical and surgical expenses.
Petitions of John R. Cornish, Joseph M.
Davenport, Dennis E. Dennehy, Charles R.
Dowd, Arthur I. Downing, John W. Duggan,
Joseph P. Fitzgerald, Joseph Henry, Donald
R. Mullen, Bernard L. O'Connor, John J.
Schofield, Jr., and Vincent D. Vitale, mem-
bers of the Fire Department, for indemnifi-
cation for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses.
Severally referred to the Committee en
Claims.
ELECTION FOR REPRESENTATIVE,
WARD 14.
The following was received:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
House of Representatives,
Boston, February 15, 1961.
To the City Council of the City of Boston.
I hereby notify you that a vacancy exists
in District No. 13th, in the County of Suffolk,
caused by the resignation of Alvin C. Tamkin
of Boston, late a member of this House and
a Representative from said district.
Pursuant to the provisions of section 141
of chapter 54 of the General Laws, as amended
by section 7 of chapter 38 of the Acts of
194'5, I hereby designate Tuesday, the 25th
day of April, 1961, as the time for holding
an election in said district to fill 'Jhe vacancy.
John F. Thompson,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Lawrence R. Grove, Clerk.
Placed on file.
Coun. McDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That meetings of the citizens of
the thirteenth representative district m the
County of Suffolk (Ward 14 of the City of
Boston) qualified to vote for state officers, be
held, in the several polling places in said ward
designated for the purpose by tlhe Board of
Election Commissioners, on Tuesday, April
25, 19'61, to give in their votes for one repre-
sentative in the General Court, to fill a
vacancy.
The polls at said meetings shall be opened
at eight o'clock A.M. and closed at eight
o'clock p.m.
Ordered, That the City Clerk be directed
to give notice of said meetings by •oublish-
ing the same as required by law.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR.
Notices were received from the Mayor of
the following appointments:
William F. Keesler, 342 Beacon street, Bos-
ton, to be Associate Commissioner of Real
Property for the term ending May 1, 1962.
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David L. Currier, 40 Water street, Bcston,
to be Associate Commissioner of heil Prop-
I Eor the term ending May 1, 1961.
Carroll P. Sheehan, 250 Boylston street,
Boston, to be Associate Commissioner of Real
Property Eor the term ending May 1, 1963.
Severally placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee or. Claims,
submitted the following:
1 Report on petition of Raymond B. La-
Oas'se (referred February 6) a retired mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for inlsmuifica-
tion for hospital, surgical and medical ex-
penses incurred by him as a result of an in-
jury sustained while in the performance of
his duty — recommending passage of the ac-
companying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100B of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Raymond B. LaCasse, 72
Honeywell avenue, Brighton, a former mem-
ber of the Fire Department retired for acci-
dental disability, for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical and medical expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no
fault of his own while in the performance of
his duty, there be allowed and paid, as certi-
fied by the panel appointed under the provi-
sions of said section, to the following the
amounts stated:
Dr. John P. Rattigan, 247 Commonwealth
avenue ..$20
said sum to be paid from any appropriation
suitable for the purpose of this section.
2. Report on petition of Sammy White, Inc.
(referred February 6), for refund of over-
payment of license fee — recommending the
passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That on the petition received in
City Council from Sammy Wihite, Inc., on
February 6, 1961, there be allowed and paid
to Sammy White, Inc., the sum of six hun-
dred twenty-five dollars ($626), being the
excess amount collected from Sammy White,
Inc., by the Boston Licensing Board upon
conversion of 1960 alcoholic beverage license
for 1-602 Soldiers Field road, Brighton, from
a tavern license to a seven^day all alcoholic
beverage restaurant license.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CON-
FIRMATIONS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
Report on appointment by the Mayor and
order for appointment and confirmation of
Charles H. Savage to be a member of Boston
Housing Authority for the term expiring Janu-
ary 8, 1966 — recommending that the order
ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order con-
firming the appointment of Charles H. Savage
was passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
SERVICES AND RECREATION.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Committee on
Public Services and Recreation, submitted the
following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred December 19, I960) on adjustment
of grade allocation in County Classification
and Compensation Plans, of Chief Stenog-
rapher and Indictment Clerk — recommending
that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COM-
MITTEE.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Executive Com-
mittee, submitted the following:
On the communications from Uhe Commis-
sioner of Probation (referred February IS),
your Executive Committee, sitting as the
Executive Committee of the City Council act-
ing as County Commissioners of Suffolk County,
under the terms of chapter 731 of the Acts
and Resolves of 1966, section 13A "consulted"
with Mr. Albert Carter, Commissioner of Pro-
bation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
and Mr. Elliott Sands, Deputy Commissioner
of Probation, concerning the subject of the
"Salary Schedule, Mass. Probation Service,
Minimum, Maximum and Annual Increment
Table, as modified by the Committee on Pro-
bation, effective January 1, 1961."
For the Committee,
John Patrick Connolly,
V i c e-Ch ai r m a n .
February 20, 1931.
The report was accepted, and the communi-
cations were placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIA-
TIONS AND FINANCE.
Coun. SULLIVAN, for the Committee on
Appropriations and Finance, submitted the
following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred February 6) for loan of $2,000,000
for construction of public ways and perma-
nent pavement — recommending that the order
ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
given its first reading and passage, yeas 8,
nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Foley,
Hines, Iannella, Kerrigan, McDonough, Sulli-
van— #.
Nays — 0.
The order was assigned for 14 days for final
action.
PROCEDURE FOR SALE OF SURPLUS1
€ITY PROPERTY.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Be it Resolved, That the Corporation Coun-
sel, in consultation with the Committee on
Public Lands, immediately prepare a com-
pendium of legal procedure to be publicized
and applied to the new developing program for
the sale of surplus city real property under
development deeds, said compendium to in-
clude advertising procedure, question of repu-
tation of developers, description of develop-
ment to be accomplished, bonding require-
ments, and other standard clauses against ac-
cidents, war, strikes, etc.; be it further
Resolved, That such consultation proceed
immediately.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Connolly, the Coun-
cil voted to take a recess at 3.06 P.M., sub-
ject to the call of the Chair. The members
reassembled in the Council Chamber and were
called to order by President McDONOUGH at
3.56 P.M.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Executive Com-
mittee, submitted the following:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred February 13) on agreement
for acquisition of 2,000 parking meters —
recommending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed.
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2. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred January 3) for appropriation
of $50,000 from income of parking meter fees,
to be expended by Police Commissioner, for
processing of parking violations — recommend-
ing that the order ought to p>ass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed, yeas 8, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Foley,
Hines, Iannella, Kerrigan, MeDonomrh, Sulli-
van— 8.
Nays — 0.
3. Report on message of the Mayor and
resolution (referred February 13) for loan of
$5,000,000 for remodeling, reconstructing and
extraordinary improvements and repairs to
buildings — recommending that the resolution
be adopted.
The report was accepted, and the resolu-
tion w>as adopted.
4. Report on message of the Mayor and
resolution (referred February 13) for legisla-
tion to borrow $5,000,000 outside of debt limit
for extraordinary improvements and repairs —
recommending no further action is necessary.
The report was accepted.
Adjourned at 4 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Coffey, to meet on Monday, February
27, 1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on flic
in office of City Clerk.)
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, February 27, 1061.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President MCDONOUGH in the chair. Absent,
Councillors Foley and White.
The Reverend Edward Geran of the Re-
demptorist Fathers, Annapolis, Maryland, and
presently at Our Lady of the Railways Chapel,
South Station, was escorted to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY REVEREND EDWARD
GERAN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
0 God, Who art the Creator and Lord of
all men, look generously upon those who meet
here this day in the service of our city. Let
the inspiration of Thy truth and Thy presence
be upon us, that we may strive not for the
favor of men, but for justice, mercy and
righteousness. Make us ever responsive to
Thy guidance, that all our work may be for
the good of mankind and for Thy glory. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT DUD-
LEY, ALEXANDER, AND CLIFTON
STREETS, DORCHESTER.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, February 27, 1061.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communication from
the Traffic Commissioner concerning your
order of December 19, 1960, relative to the
installation of traffic signal lights with pedes-
trian control at the intersection of Dudley,
Alexander, and Clifton streets, Dorchester.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Boston Traffic Department.
February 15, 1961.
Mr. Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
This is in reply to blue memorandum dated
December 20, 1960, with attached Council
order dated December 19, 1960, requesting that
the Traffic Commissioner install traffic signal
lights with pedestrian control at the inter-
sections of Dudley, Alexander, and Clifton
streets, Dorchester.
Unfortunately at the present time there are
no funds available for the installation of new
traffic signals. However, this intersection
has been added to our list of locations to be
considered for signalization when future funds
are made available.
Very truly yours,
Thomas J. Griffin, Commissioner.
Placed on file.
AUTOMATIC TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT L
AND EAST FOURTH STREETS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, February 27, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communication from
the Traffic Commissioner concerning your or-'
der of February 13, 1961, relative to consider-
ing the advisability of installing automatic
traffic signals at the intersection of L and
East Fourth streets, South Boston.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Boston Traffic Department.
February 17, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
This is in reply to Council order dated
February 13, 1961, requesting that traffic sig-
nals be installed at the intersection of L and
East Fourth streets, South Boston.
As a result of previous similar requests this
intersection has been placed on our high
priority list for the installation of traffic sig-
nals when funds are made available for this
purpose.
At the present time there is no money
available for the installation of traffic signals.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas J. Griffin, Commissioner.
Placed on file.
REGULATING USE OF CEMETERY FUNDS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, February 20, 1901.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
Prior to 1913, moneys received by the city
from cemeteries owned by it or in its charge,
other than deposits for perpetual care, were
mingled with other current moneys of the
city and used for general municipal purposes.
By chapter 117 of the Acts of 1913, the city
was required to accumulate such moneys in
a separate fund until the income therefrom
should be sufficient to meet the current ex-
pense of maintaining these cemeteries. The
fund thus established, which now exceeds
$5,000,000, has reached a point where, if the
annual additions thereto were combined with
the annual income therefrom, the cemeteries
would be self-supporting. Upon acceptance,
chapter 13 of the Acts of 1961 will modify the
1913 act to permit such combination and thus
achieve the real goal of the 1913 act. Ac-
ceptance of chapter 13 will also permit in-
vestment of the principal of the Cemetery
Fund under the more liberal provisions of
section 54 of chapter 44 of the Gsneral Laws.
Accordingly, I recommend adoption of the
order submitted herewith for such acceptance.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Ordered, That chapter 13 of the Acts of
1961 entitled "An Act Further Regulating the
Use of Funds Received by the City of Boston
Through Its Maintenance of Cemeteries" be,
and the same hereby is, accepted.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative
Matters.
ORDINANCE INCREASING FEES FOR CER-
TAIN STREET OCCUPANCY PERMITS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, February 27, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
On January 30, 1961, you received from me
a message recommending the adoption of an
ordinance increasing the fees for certain
street occupancy permits. Since the Revised
Ordinances of 1961 had not then been adopted,
the ordinance accompanying that message was
drafted to amend the Revised Ordinances of
1947. The Revised Ordinances of 1961 adopted
last week have rendered that draft obsolete.
Accordingly, I transmit herewith, and recom-
mend the adoption of, an ordinance increasing
the fees for certain street occupancy permits.
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which repeats the substantive provisions of the
January 30 draft, but is phrased to amend
the Revised Ordinances of 1961.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-One.
An Ordinance Increasing the Fees for Cer-
tain Street Occupancy Permits.
I3e it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows:
Section 1. Clause (316) of section 1 of
chapter 30 of the Revised Ordinances of 1961
is hereby amended by striking .*ut the first
sentence and inserting in place thereof the
following sentence: — The fees for an annual
permit granted by the public improvement
commission under section 8 of chapter 85 of
the General Laws for the permanent projec-
tion over a public way of an awning, canopy
or marquee shall be, in the case of an awn-
ing, canopy or marquee without sign, a pri-
mary fee of $15.00 and an additional fee of
$1.00 for each hundred square feet of public
way covered thereby, and in the case of an
awning, canopy or marquee with sign, a pri-
mary fee of $25.00 and an additional fee of
$1.00 for each hundred square feet of public
way covered thereby and a further additional
fee of $1.00 for each twenty square feet of
the face area of the sign or signs determined
by aggregating the face area of each sign
as computed without regard to its shape by
multiplying its maximum height by its maxi-
mum width within the limits of the public
way; provided, however, that the primary fee
for a renewal permit for which the fee is
paid on or before the expiry date of the per-
mit renewed shall be, in the case of an awn-
ing, canopy or marquee without sign, £10.00,
and in the case of an awning, canopy or mar-
quee with sign, $15.00.
Section 2. Clause (325) of said section 1
is hereby amended by striking out the first
sentence and inserting in place thereof the
following sentence: — The fees for an annual
permit granted by the public improvement com-
mission under section 8 of chapter 85 of the
General Laws for the placement on, or the
projection over, a public way of a sign, ad-
vertising device, clock or other like structure
shall be a primary fee of $10.00 and an addi-
tional fee of $1.00 for each twenty square feet
of the total face area thereof determined by
aggregating the area of each face as com-
puted without regard to its shape by multi-
plying its maximum height by its maximum
width within the limits of the public way;
provided, however, that the primary fee for a
renewal permit for which the fee is paid on
or before the expiry date of the permit re-
newed shall be $5.00.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
ORDINANCE REORGANIZING ASSESSING
DEPARTMENT.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, February 27, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
On January 30, 1961, I sent you a message
recommending the adoption of an ordinance
reorganizing the Assessing Department. Since
the Revised Ordinances of 19'6'1 had not then
been adopted, the ordinance accompanying my
message of January 30 was drafted to amend
the Revised Ordinances of 1947. Now that
the Revised Ordinances of 1961 have been
adopted, that draft is obsolete. Accordingly,
I transmit herewith, and recommend the adop-
tion of, an ordinance reorganizing the Assess-
ing Department, which, except in one particu-
lar, repeats the substantive provisions of the
January 30 draft but is phrased to amend the
Revised Ordinances of 1961. The one sub-
stantive change in the new draft is to allocate
Deputy Assessors to Grade No. 40 for com-
pensation purposes rather than to Grade No.
38 as was inadvertently stated in the January
30 draft.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-One.
An Ordinance Reorganizing the Assessing
Department.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows:
Section 1. The first paragraph of section 5
of chapter 3 of the Revised Ordinances of
1961 is hereby amended by striking out clause
(2) and inserting in place thereof the follow-
ing clause: —
(2) The commissioner of assessing, thirteen
thousand five hundred dollars; the two asso-
ciate commissioners of assessing, twelve thou-
sand dollars each; and the member of the
board of review in the assessing department
appointed from the public at large, ninety-
seven hundred and fifty dollars.
Section 2. Said section 5 is hereby amended
by striking out the last paragraph and in-
serting in place thereof the following three
paragraphs: —
The person in the service of the real estate
appraisal division of the assessing department
serving ex officio on the board of review in
said department shall, while so serving, re-
ceive as compensation for his services as chair-
man and a member of said board, in addition
to the compensation for his regular service
in said division, the amount, if any, by which
such compensation is exceeded by the maxi-
mum compensation for an office allocated to
Grade No. 43 of the compensation plan from
time to time in effect for the couity; and
the person in the service of the statistical
research division of said department serving
ex officio on said board shall, while so serv-
ing, receive as compensation for his services
on said board, in addition to the compensation
for his regular service in said division, the
amount, if any, by which such compensation
is exceeded by the maximum compensation
for an office allocated to Grade No. 38 of such
compensation plan.
The deputy assessors shall be compensated
as if they held an office allocated to Grade
No. 40 of the compensation plan from time
to time in effect for the county; assistant as-
sessors lawfully required to devote at least
thirty-five hours a week to their work shall
be compensated as if they held an office allo-
cated to Grade No. 30 of said compensation
plan; and other assistant assessors shall be
compensated as if they held an office allocated
to Grade No. 15 of said compensation plan.
The auctioneer in the real property de-
partment shall be compensated as if he held
a position allocated to Grade No. 30 of the
compensation plan from time to time in effect
for the county.
Section 3. The first sentence of section 1
of chapter 4 of the Revised Ordinances of
1961 is hereby amended by striking out the
word "assessor" and inserting in place there-
of the words: — commissioner of assessing.
Section 4. The Revised Ordinances of 1961
are hereby amended by striking out chapter 5
and inserting in place thereof tae following
chapter: —
Chapter 5.
Assessing Department.
Section 1. Department and Divisions. There
shall be in the city a department, known as
the Assessing Department, which shall be
under the charge of a board consisting of an
officer, known as the Commissioner of Assess-
ing, appointed by the mayor for a term ex-
piring on the first Monday of the January
following the next biennial municipal election
at which a mayor is elected, and of two other
officers, known as Associate Commissioners of
Assessing, each appointed by the mayor for a
like term. The mayor shall from time to
time by a writing filed with the city clerk
designate one of the associate commissioners
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of assessing as the associate commissioner of
assessing for motor vehicle excises ar.d the
other as the associate commissioner of assess-
ing for poll taxes.
Said board shall divide the assessing de-
partment from time to time into a real es-
tate appraisal division, a statistical research
division, and such other divisions as said
board shall adjudge necessary for the proper
conduct of the department.
Section 2. Powers and Duties cf Commis-
sioner of Assessing. The commissioner of
assessing shall, for the assessing department
including the board of review, exclusively have
the power, and perform the duties, conferred
or imposed by law on the assessor in exist-
ence immediately prior to the taking effect
of this ordinance with respect to the acquisi-
tion and disposal of property, the making of
contracts, and the appointment, suspension,
discharge, compensation and indemnification of
subordinates. The commissioner of assessing
shall also have the powers and perforin the
duties conferred or imposed by law on the
assessor and the board of review in the as-
sessing department in existence immediately
prior to the taking effect of this ordinance
with respect to taxes other than poll and
motor vehicle excise taxes, and shajl further
have the powers and perform the duties from
time to time conferred or imposed en asses-
sors of cities in Massachusetts by general laws
applicable to Boston with respect to taxes
other than poll and motor vehicle excis3 taxes.
Section 3. Powers and Duties of Associate
Commissioners of Assessing. The associate
commissioners of assessing shall have the
powers and perform the duties conferred or
imposed by law on the assessor in existence
immediately prior to the taking effect of this
ordinance with respect, in the case of the
associate commissioner of assessing for motor
vehicle excises, to motor vehicle excise taxes,
and in the case of the associate commissioner
of assessing for poll taxes, to poll taxes, and
shall also have the powers and perform the
duties from time to time conferred or imposed
on assessors of cities in Massachusetts by gen-
eral laws applicable to Boston with respect,
in the case of the associate commissioner of
assessing for motor vehicle excises, to motor
vehicle excise taxes, and in the c:ise of the
associate commissioner of assessing for poll
taxes, to poll taxes. In addition, each asso-
ciate commissioner of assessing may, at such
times as he shall have been so authorized by
written designation signed by the commis-
sioner of assessing, approved by the mayor
and filed with the city clerk and such authori-
zation shall not have been revoked in like
manner, exercise the powers and perform the
duties of commissioner of assessing in rela-
tion to such matters as may be specified in
such designation. In the event of the absence,
disability or vacancy in office of an associate
commissioner of assessing, the powers and
duties conferred or imposed upon him by or
under this section shall be exercised and per-
formed by the other associate commissioner
of assessing.
Section 4. Board of Review. There shall
be in the assessing department a board, known
as the Board of Review, consisting of (1)
such person in the service of the real estate
appraisal division of the assessing depart-
ment as the mayor, by a writing filed with
the city clerk after the commencement of a
municipal year, shall designate to serve ex
officio on said board at his pleasure during
such year, who, while so serving, shall be
chairman of said board, (2) such person in
the service of the statistical research division
of the assessing department as the mayor in
like manner shall designate to serve ex officio
on said board at his pleasure during such
year, and (3) such person as the mayor shall
appoint from the public at large to serve on
said board for a term expiring on the first
Monday of the January following the next
biennial municipal election at which a mayor
is elected.
It sihall be the duty of the board of review
to review every application for the abate-
ment of a real estate or personal property
tax and report to the commissioner of assess-
ing its findings and recommendations with
respect thereto, including such suggestion for
settlement, if any, as, after discussion with
the applicant, the board may think proper.
Section to. Applications for Abatement.
Every application for abatement fiieu with
the assessing department shall be deemed to
be filed with, and shall be forthwith transmit-
ted to, in the case of an application tor the
abatement of a real estate or personal prop-
erty tax, the commissioner of assessing, :n the
case of an application for the abatement of a
motor vehicle excise tax, the associate com-
missioner of assessing for motor vehicle ex-
cises, and in the case of an application for
the abatement of a poll tax, the associate com-
missioner of assessing for poll taxes.
Section 5. The assessor and the board of
review in existence in the assessing depart-
ment immediately prior to the taking effect
of this ordinance are hereby abolished; and
the powers and duties of said assessor in rela-
tion to motor vehicle excise taxes, and all
appropriations relating thereto, are hereby
transferred to the associate commissioner of
assessing for motor vehicle excises; and the
powers and duties of said assessor in relation
to poll taxes, and all appropriations relating
thereto, are hereby transferred to the associate
commissioner of assessing for poll taxes; and
all other powers and duties of said assessor,
with all appropriations relating thereto, and
the powers and duties of said board of review,
with all appropriations relating thereto, are
hereby transferred to the commissioner of
assessing.
Section 6. Section 19 of chapiter 28 cf the
Revised Ordinances of 1961 is hereby amended
by striking out, in the last sentence, the word
"assessor" and inserting in place tnereof the
words: — commissioner of assessing.
Section 7. Section 1 of chapter 30 of the
Revised Ordinances of 1961 is hereby amended
by striking out, in clause (1), the words "of
the board of review in the assessing depart-
ment" and inserting in place thereof the
words: — to the commissioner of assessing — ,
and by striking out, wherever appearing in
clauses (6), (7), (8) and (9), the word "as-
sessor" and inserting in place thereof in each
instance the words: — commissioner of assess-
ing— , and by striking out, in clause (345),
the words "assessor of Boston" and inserting
in place thereof the words: — commissioner of
assessing.
Section 8. Every person holding an office
or position subject to the civil service laws
and rules sihall, if the office or position is
abolished by this ordinance, be reappointed
without civil service examination or registra-
tion to a similar office or position with simi-
lar status in a new department or agancy, or
division of either, created, or a department or
agency, or division of either, not abolished, by
this ordinance; and every such person shall,
upon such reappointment, retain all rights to
retirement with pension that shall have ac-
crued or would thereafter accrue to him; and
his services shall be deemed to have been con-
tinuous to the same extent as if such aboli-
tion had not taken place. As used in this
section, the term "agency" shall be con-
strued as defined in section 5 of enapxer 486
oik the acts of 1909 as amended by section 1 of
chapter 473 of the acts of 1953.
Section 9. This ordinance shall be deemed
to be made under section 5 of chapter 4S6 of
the acts of 1909, as amended by section 1 of
chapter 473 of the acts of 1953, and shall be
so construed that no person holding, whether
under general or special law or otherwise, an
office or position subject to the civil service
laws and rules shall, by reason of the adoption
of this ordinance, be without a similar office
or position or be reduced in rank or com-
pensation.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
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PETITIONS REFEERED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committees named, viz.:
Claims.
Albert H. Cohen, for compensation for dam-
age to car by snowplow.
John J. Corrigan, for compensation for dam-
age to car by snowplow.
John J. Doucette, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while In perform-
ance of duty as employee of Fire Department.
Hardware Mutuals, for compensasion for
damage to car of James J. Hughes by vehicle
of Penal Institutions Department.
Ina Insurance by North America, for com-
pensation for damage to truck of Benjamin
Berkowitz, by fire in trasih barrel used by
Water Department.
James E. Jordan, for compensation for dam-
age to fence at 27 Gaston street, Roxbury,
caused by snowplow.
Eileen Joyce, for compensation for damage
to car by snowplow.
James J. Lynch, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of Public Works
Department, Highway Division.
Robert D. Magrath, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Public Works
Department, Water Division.
William T. Mallard, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of execution issued against him on ac-
count of his acts as employee of Hospital De-
partment.
Maywood Taxi Company, Inc., for compen-
sation for damage to cab by police cruiser.
Edward R. O'Mara, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of two executions issued against him on
account of his acts as employee o£ Public
Works Department, Sanitary Division.
Charles D. Panagacos, for refund on enter-
tainment license.
A. F. Phillips, Inc., for compensation for
damage to trailer by city truck.
Leo F. Quevillon, for compensation for dam-
age to car and injuries caused by city truck.
Roxy Trust, Morris Rubin, Joseph D. Gus<?n-
off, and Jackson Gould, Trustees, for compen-
sation for damage to property at 1201-1211
Columbus avenue, caused by break in water
main.
Joseph A. Sweeney, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of execution issued against him on account
of his acts as employee of Public Works De-
partment, Automotive Division.
Donald R. Taylor, for compensation for dam-
age to car and injuries caused by an r.lleged
defect at Causeway and Beverly streets.
Union Carbide Plastics Company, for com-
pensation for damage to motor vehicle by
police car.
Licenses.
Petition of Boston Garden-Arena for license
to conduct indoor basketball games in the
Boston Garden, North Station, on March 19,
26, April 2, 9, 16, 1961.
PETITION FOR ANNUITY.
Petition of Lillian U. Winn, to be pa;d an-
nuity on account of death of her husband,
William J. Winn, late member of the Fire
Department.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
PETITION FOR INDEMNIFICA HON.
Petition of George P. Smith, member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
NOTICE FROM STATE PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPARTMENT.
Notice was received from the State Public
Safety Department, Division of Fire Preven-
tion, of hearing to be held on March 9, 1961,
ait 10 A.M., at 1010 Commonwealth avenue,
Boston, on appeal of Harry J. Morrin from
action of Committee on Licenses of City of
Boston in granting license to Paul Mannos for
storing of flammables at 1455-1461 Tremont
street, Roxbury.
Placed on file.
FAVORING LEGISLATION TO ABOLISH
10 PER CENT EXCISE TAX ON MOTOR
VEHICLES.
A communication was received from Charles
A. Mobley, Mayor of Flint, Michigan, csking
the legislative body of Boston to give consider-
ation to H. R. 3647 in Congress which would
abolish the 10 per cent federal excise tax
levied on motor vehicles manufactured m this
country.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative
Matters.
ABSENCE OF MAYOR.
Notice was received from the Mayor of his
absence from the city from February 21 to
February 24, 1961, inclusive.
Placed on file.
OPINION RE MANDATORY REFERRAL OF
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Law Department, February 21, 1961.
To the Honorable the City Council.
Gentlemen :
On December 27, 1960, a report submitted
by your Committee on Appropriations and
Finance suggested that I clarify the status
of section 4 of chapter 12 of the Revised
Ordinances of 1947, which, as appearing in
chapter 4 of the Ordinances of 1952, provided:
"SECT. 4. No board or officer of the city
or county having power to incur, in carrying
on the work of the department, office or under-
taking entrusted to it or him, obligations pay-
able from the treasury of the city shall request
the mayor to originate any appropriation or
loan order for any capital improvement unless
within the preceding six months such board
or officer has referred such capital imp;o\e-
ment to the city planning board and requested
said board to report specifically upon such
capital improvement and accompanies the re-
quest to the mayor with the report of said
board thereon or a certificate by the secretary
of said board that said board was duly re-
quested to report specifically on such capital
improvement but has allowed two months to
elapse without making such report. Referral
of capital improvements to the city planning
board under this section shall be deemed man-
datory."
In adopting the Revised Ordinances of 1961,
your Honorable Body has substantially clarified
this provision, which, as now appear'ng in
section 23 of chapter 3 of that ordinance,
reads as follows:
"SECT. 23. Every board and officer of the
city and of the county of Suffolk having power
to incur, in carrying on the work of the de-
partment, office or undertaking entrusted to it
or him, obligations payable from the treasury
of the city, shall submit to the Boston Rede-
velopment Authority on or before October first
in each year a list of all capital improvements
proposed to be made in carrying on the work
of such department, office or undertaking in
the six succeeding years; and no such board
or officer shall request the mayor to originate
any appropriation or loan order for any capi-
tal improvement unless within the preceding
six months such board or officer has referred
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such capital improvement to the Boston Re-
■ development Authority and requested said au-
thority to report specifically upon such capi-
tal improvement and accompanies the request
to the mayor with the report of said authority
thereon or certifies that said authority was
duly requesed to report specifically on such
capital improvement but has allowed two
months to elapse without making such report.
As used in this section, the term 'capital im-
provement' shall be construed to mean an ac-
quisition, improvement, construction or in-
stallation for which the city is authorized to
incur debt for a period of ten years or more."
Since any loan incurred under 3L. (Ter.
Ed.) c. 44, s. 7, el. (9), for departmental
equipment is payable in five years, tnd any
loan incurred under G.L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 44,
s. 8, el. (9) for emergency work on elevators
is payable in two years, neither i'jan is a
capital improvement as now expressly defined
in the sentence last quoted above, which ap-
pears to have been adapted from G.L. (Ter.
Ed.) c. 44, s. 63, as amended by St. 1946,
c. 358, s. 25, concerning the use of proceeds
of the sale of real estate.
Respectfully,
Arthur G. Copfey,
Corporation Counsel.
Referred to the Committee on Appropria-
tions and Finance.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLE'S BOND.
The constable's bond of Whitney A. Rogo-
vay, having been duly approved by the Col-
lector-Treasurer, was received and approved.
MINORS' LICENSES.
Applications for minors' licenses were re-
ceived from two newsboys.
Licenses were granted under the usual
conditions.
APPOINTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SANITATION INSPECTORS.
Notice was received from the Health De-
partment of the appointment of James P.
McGettrick and Frederick J. Crowley, Jr., as
temporary environmental sanitation inspectors.
Severally placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
LANDS.
On the message of the Mayor and Older
(referred December 27, 1960) for sale of land
at Walk Hill street and Wenham street, West
Roxbury, Councillor Hines, for the Committee
on Public Lands, submitted the following:
Relative to the Mayor's order of December
19, 1960, pertaining to the sale of an obso-
lete firehouse at 16 Walk Hill street as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner, it is the
report of the committee that the order should
be adopted provided that the following amend-
ment to the order be made:
After the word "conclusive" there shall be
added the following words:
"Be it further Ordered, That the delivery
of such deed shall be accepted by the pur-
chaser and payment made to the Oity as pro-
vided within six (6) months from date of
the adoption of this order, otherwise this
order to be of no effect."
For the Committee,
Peter F. Hines, Chairman.
The report was accepted, and the question
came on adoption of the amendment as con-
tained in the foregoing committee report.
The amendment was adopted.
The order, as amended, was given its first
reading and passage, yeas 6, nays 0.
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Hines,
Kerrigan, McDonough, Sullivan — 6.
Nays— 0.
The order was assigned for 14 days for final
action.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ORDI-
NANCES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on Ordi-
nances, submitted the following:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and
ordinance (referred January 30) for increas-
ing the fees for certain street occupancy
permits — recommending no further action is
necessary.
The report was accepted.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
ordinance (referred January 30) for reorgan-
izing the Assessing Department — recommend-
ing no further action is necessary.
The report was accepted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIA-
TIONS AND FINANCE.
Coun. SULLIVAN, for the Committee on
Appropriations and Finance, submitted the
following:
Report on order (referred December 27,
1960) for loan of $3,000,000 for additional de-
partmental equipment — recommending that the
order be referred to the Executive Committee.
The report was accepted, and the order was
referred to the Exeoutive Committee.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR
CONNOLLY.
Coun. CONNOLLY, upon receiving unani-
mous consent to make a statement, stated
that Councillor Hines on Tuesday, February
28, 1961, was to take his oath as a member
of the Supreme Court of the United States,
and further stated that it is a iistinguished
honor, not only to Councillor Hines, but also
to the City Council, and to the City of Boston.
ELECTRIC LAMPS ON HARVEST STREET,
WARD 7.
Coun. KERRIGAN, FOLEY, and SULLI-
VAN offered the following:
Ordered, That the Commissioner of Public
Works be requested, through his Honor the
Mayor, to substitute electric lamps for the
antiquated gas lamps on Harvest street, Ward
7.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Coffey, the Council
voted to take a recess at 2.40 P.M., subject to
the call of the Chair. The members reas-
sembled in the Council Chamber and were
called to order by President McDONOUGH at
2.54 p.m.
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Executive Com-
mittee, submitted the following:
Report on order (referred today) for loan
of $3,000,000 for additional departmental
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equipment — recommending that the order
ought to pass.
The report was accepted, tihe order was
given its first reading and passage, yeas 7,
nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Hines,
lannella, Kerrigan, McDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
The order was assigned for 14 days for final
action.
Adjourned at 2.55 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Kerrigan, to meeit on Monday, March 6,
1961, at 2 p.m.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
CITY OF BOSTON
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, March 6, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President MoDONOUGH in the chair. Ab-
sent, Councillors Foley and White.
The Reverend Edward Geran of the Re-
demiptorist Fathers, Annapolis, Maryland,
temporarily assigned to Our Lady of the Rail-
ways Chapel, South Station, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY REVEREND EDWARD
GERAN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
O Lord, we pray that You will fill with
new meaning this sacred moment of prayer.
Help each of us to feel and to believe that
we are .talking with Thee. In this brief mo-
ment may we forget all else save our deep
need of Thy light and guidance.
Bless us, 0 Lord, and help us to rededicate
our lives to the needs of the city and to the
welfare of our fellow man.
We thank Thee for all the graces and bless-
ings Thou has given us in the past and we
ask for Thy continued blessing in the future.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
JURORS DRAWN.
The following jurors were drawn in the
manner prescribed by law, Councillor Iannella
presiding at the box, in the absence of the
Mayor, viz. :
Sixty^two traverse jurors, Superior Crim-
inal Court, to appear April 3, 1961:
Anthony J. Lopilato, Ward 1; Joseph P.
Doherty, Ward 2; Anithony F. Consalvo, Ward
3; Paul Sitcawich, Ward 3; Auto I. Anderson,
Ward 4; Fred Brown, Ward 4; Samuel F.
Fiore, Ward 4; John W. Hawkins, Ward 4;
Herbert S. Frederick, Ward 5; Harry C. Hud-
son, Ward 5; David V. Leary, Ward 5; Robert
A. Thom, Ward 5; Ernest K. W instead, Ward
5; Edward A. Clark, Ward 6; John J. Cole-
man, Ward 7; Jean M. Connolly, Ward 7;
John V. McDonald, Ward 7; Salvatore J.
Russo, Ward 7; Cameron S. Meany, Ward 8;
Felix J. Noeera, Ward 8; Albert Whitaker, Jr.,
Ward 8; Virginia M. Lamberto, Ward 9; Charles
L. Pulley, Ward 9; Edward Stickney, Ward 9.
Frank J. Connell, Ward 10; John J. Connors,
Ward 10; John J. M'cGloin, Ward 10; Gerard
M. Riley, Ward 10; Timothy Buckley, Ward
11; Charles Rossborough, Ward 11; Raymond
A. Sehmoker, Ward 11; John Godsell, Ward 12;
Paul V. Barry, Ward 13; Francis W. Con-
nelly, Ward 13; Joseph M. Hunter, Jr., Ward
13; Beatrice Bricker, Ward 14; Harry L.
Davis, Ward 14; Abraham Green, Ward 14;
Hyman E. Merken, Ward 14; Ruth M. Wash-
ington, Ward 14; Frances Winick Ward 14.
Joseph I. Conroy, Ward 15; Joseph E.
Searo, Ward 15; Charles H. Spragg, Jr., Ward
16; Helen M. McCarthy, Ward 17; Mary L.
O'Brien, Ward 17; Jeanne B. Pigotit, Ward
17; Maurice J. Srniddy, Ward 17; Kenneth J.
Bechet, Ward 18; Herbert E. Brennen, Ward
18; Freeman T. Cobb, Jr., Ward 18; Michael
Healy, Ward 18; Peter M. Flaherty, Ward 19;
William F. McCarthy, Ward 19; Jeanne Bian-
chi, Ward 20; James W. Clark, Ward 20;
Milton P. Connors, Ward 20; Francis J. How-
ard, Ward 20; John F. Lesha, Ward 20; Wil-
liam A. Musculus, Ward 20; Louis W. Holden,
Ward 21; William J. Fogarty, Ward 22.
The following jurors were drawn in the
manner prescribed by law, Councillor Sullivan
presiding at the box, in the absence of the
Mayor, viz.:
One hundred thirty-six traverse jurors, Su-
perior Civil Court, to appear April 3, 1961:
John Biancardi, Ward 1; Frank J. Celona,
Ward 1; Ralph DeRcta, Ward 1; Richard A.
DiPerri, Ward 1; Alice F. Matthews, Ward 1;
Louise Monteiro, Ward 1; Charles H. Brad-
bury, Ward 2; Roderick Campbell, Ward 2;
Thomas M. Casey, Ward 2; Gertrude A. Clif-
ford, Ward 2; Neil Crowley, Ward 2; Laurence
A. Dewey, Ward 2; Clement G. Doherty, Ward
2; Philip Doherty, Ward 2; George R. Haggie,
Ward 2; Charles J. McNeil, Ward 2; Donald
L. Weikel, Ward 2.
Laurence W. Adams, Ward 3; Mario Giella,
Ward 3; Lawrence R. Siciliano, Ward 3; Rob-
ert G. Coffeen, Ward 4; Francis J. Ferry,
Ward 4; John M. Kennedy, Ward 4; Katherine
Scarver, Ward 4; Norman S. Shirk, Ward 4;
Sally Sidel, Ward 4; James Whelden, Ward
4; Dorothy M. Bradshaw, Ward 5; Roger W.
Harris, Ward 5; Benjamin Hyams, Ward 5;
Patrick J. McCrohan, Ward 5; Albert C.
McGowen, Ward 5; Reginald J. Wallace, Ward
5; Thomas F. Payser, Ward 6; Doris L. Peluso,
Ward 6; John1 C. Stuart, Ward 6; Katherine
B. Washburn, Ward 6.
Leonard W. Barnacle, Ward 7; Joseph J.
Dineen, Ward 7; William A. Foley, Ward 7;
William J. Manuel, Ward 7; John H. Neary,
Ward 7; Gustave H. Voelkel, Ward 7; John
J. Bergen, Ward 8; Patrick Connors, Ward
8; John H. D. Raynor, Jr., Ward 8; Gustave
R. Victor, Ward 8; Harold Lane, Ward 9;
Robert E. Ward, Ward 9.
Helen Ceci, Ward 10; John F. Conroy, Jr.,
Ward 10; John Conway, Ward 10; Joseph
G. Holland, Ward 10; Paul Lelos, Ward 10;
William F. McCormack, Ward 10; Helen V.
Towsey, Ward 10; Robert G. Welchin, Ward
10; William M. Farrell, Jr., Ward 11; Peter
George Papastavros, Ward 11; Thomas J.
Brown, Ward 12; Charles Ellison, Ward 12;
Julius Henley, Ward 12 John T. Allen, Ward
13 Edward Anderson, Ward 13; Francis A.
Baker, Ward 13; Patrick J. Barry, Ward 13;
Rosa S. Bey, Ward 13; Francis R. Brooke,
Ward 13; Walter F. Burdick, Jr., Ward 13;
William Gauthier, Ward 13; Peter Kozar,
Ward 13; John J. Lyons, Ward 13; Patrick
J. Mulkem, Ward 13; George Reardon, Ward
13; Edward Zukowski, Ward 13; Anthony
Alfano, Ward 14; Marcia Bornstein, Ward
14; Samuel Brooks, Ward 14; Harold J. Goss,
Ward 14; Sadie S. Grant, Ward 14; Ira
Joran, Ward 14; Gertrude Schneider, Ward
14; Robert D. Shelly, Ward 14; Charles Win-
ter, Ward 14; William F. Corbett, Ward 15;
John T. Foley, Word 15; Thomas G. Kyrias,
Ward 15; George E. Sanders, Ward 15;
Francis J. Shanahan, Ward 15; Albert J.
Boudreau, Ward 16; Francis P. Boyle, Ward
16; Lawrence J. Christian, Ward 16; Waldron
Cluett, Word 16; Lena M. Collins, Ward 16;
Donald E. Crosby, Ward 16; Michael J.
Feeney, Ward 16; Joseph Ferrante, Ward 16;
Alice A. Grogan, Ward 16; Nicholas C. Habiib,
Ward 16; Paul M. Hasenfuss, Ward 16; John
J. Curran, Jr., Ward 17; Nils G. Erikson,
Ward 17; Edward J. Logan, Ward 17; Donald
H. MacAskill, Ward 17; James E. Murphy,
Ward 17; William G. Robinson, Ward 17;
Mary A. Sullivan, Ward 17; Joseph J. Auger,
Ward 18; Fred W. Oahill, Ward 18; Irving
Davis, Ward 18; Anithony Goulart, Ward 18;
John J. Gruberski, Ward 18; Flora Hale,
Ward 18; Michael Masny, Ward 18; Joseph
R. Powers, Ward 18; Francis L. Sherman,
Ward 18; John F. Ashe, Ward 19; Lawrence
C. Blase, Ward 19; George D. Dubois, Ward
19; Marguerite G. Dyer, Ward 19; Arnold R.
Henderson, Ward 19; Charles D. Hogan, Ward
19; Charles G. Nearbos, Ward 19; Maurice
C. Rupreoht, Ward 19; Ignatius J. Don-
nelly, Ward 20; Duncan A. MacLeod, Jr.,
Ward 20; Alberteen E. Macy, Ward 20; Louis
Papetti, Ward 20; Herbert G. Schrank, Ward
20; Kenneth R. Wilson, Ward 20; Joseph T.
Byrne, Ward 21; Alfred A. Hanni, Ward 21;
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James E. McGillvray, Ward 21; Francis J.
Costa, Ward 22; John H. Hennessey, Ward
22; Svlvester Twohig, Ward 22.
CONTRACTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS
SHIPYARDS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, March 3, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communications from
Congressman Philip J. Philbin and Brigadier
General Joseph T. Kingsley, Jr., USAF,
Deputy Director, Legislative Liaison, con-
cerning your resolution of January 9, 1961,
relative to the conversion of two C-4 troop
ships to special missile tracking stations.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Congress of the "United States,
House of Representatives,
Washington, D. C,
February 20, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mayor Collins:
I thought you might like to have the en-
closure from General Kingsley, which came in
response to my intercessions.
I have urged officials at Patrick Air p'orce
Base to extend every consideration to our
Boston area shipyard repair facilities and hope
for good results.
If I can be of further assistance in any
way, please let me know.
With best wishes, I am
Sincerely yours,
Philip J. Philbin.
Department of the Air Force,
Washington, February 15, 1961.
Dear Mr. Philbin:
This is in reply to your inquiry of February
10, 19-61, in behalf of the Hon. John F. Col-
lins, Mayor of Boston, Mass., concerning the
Air Force contract which will be issued for
the conversion of two C-4 troop ships to
special missile tracking stations.
The money recently provided to the At-
lantic Missile Range will be used primarily
for special electronic equipment and their
installation aboard the two C-4 _ vessels. This
program has generated intense interest within
the industry. Accordingly, various teams have
been organized under the leadership of major
electronic concerns with naval architect, ship-
yards, and drydoeking organizations as mem-
bers. Requests for proposals were released
by the Procurement Office at Patrick Air
Force Base, Florida, to eligible contractors on
December 22, 1960, with invitations to the
bidders' conference which was held on January
11, 1961. Proposals by the interested com-
panies are to be submitted for evaluation on
March 1, 1961. Evaluations of such proposals
and negotiations are closely controlled by es-
tablished procurement directives and are made
with primary emphasis on cost, technical con-
tent, and company capability.
It is Air Force policy to consider economic
factors, such as aid to labor surplus areas,
in its procurement practices. Prior to the
issuance of request for proposals in this case,
the possibility of setting aside a portion of
the procurement for labor surplus areas was
considered. However, it was determined to
be essential that this procurement be secured
from only one source, and the Armed Services
Procurement Regulation prohibits a total set
aside for labor surplus areas. This prohibi-
tion is mandatory, as statutes provide that
no price differential shall be paid to relieve
economic dislocations. This contract, how-
ever, will contain a provision requiring the
contractor to use his best efforts to place
subcontracts with suppliers who will perform
such contracts substantially in labor surplus
areas.
This entire matter is in its preliminary
stages. A copy of the bidders' list may be
obtained from the Procurement Office, Air
Force Missile Test Center, Patrick Air Force
Base, Florida, and might be useful to anyone
desiring to discuss the possibilities of having
the work performed by shipyards in the
Boston area.
I hope this information will be useful. If
we may do anything further to assist ycu,
please let me know.
Sincerely yours,
Joseph T. Kingsley, Jr.,
Brigadier General, USAF.,
Deputy Director,
Legislative Liaison.
Hon. Philip J. Philbin,
House of Representatives.
Placed on file.
CONSTABLES AUTHORIZED TO SERVE
CIVIL PROCESS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, March 6, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Subject to confirmation by your Honorable
Body, I hereby appoint the following-named
persons as constables of the City of Boston
for the term of one year beginning with the
first day of May, 1961, authorized to serve
civil process on filing of bond.
The commissions of all constables author-
ized to serve civil process not named herein
expire on April 30, 1961, and such constables
are hereby removed from office from and after
May 1, 1961, for the good of the service.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
1961—1962
Constables Authorized to Serve Civil
Process Upon Filing Bonds.
Henry Atwood, 1470 Commonwealth avenue,
Ward 21; Alfred Berman, 41 Fabyan street,
Ward 14; John Blaney, 901 East Broadway,
Ward 6; John F. Blaney, 901 East Broadway,
Ward 6; Alfred Blaustein, 594 Blue Hili ave-
nue, Ward 14; James A. Canton, 169 Glenway
street, Ward 14; Joseph A. Cappadona, 864
Cummins Highway, Ward 18; Francis S. Car-
ter, 134 Temple street, Ward 20; Norman A.
Chaletzky, 463 Commonwealth avenue, Ward 5;
Sidney Cohen, 1 Hackensack court, Ward 20;
Bennett A. Cohen Cole, 9'9 Lorna road, Ward
18; John D. Cole, 14 West Cottage street,
Ward 14; Francis J. Concannon, 10 Furnival
road, Ward 19; James M. Concannon, S Furni-
val road, Ward 19; John A. D'Arcy, 83 Wood-
ard road, Ward 20; Edward A. DeSimone, 58
Bayswater street, Ward 1; David Dolinsky,
135 Columbia road, Ward 14; William J. Dono-
van, 367 E street, Ward 6; Albert E. Doody,
48 Myopia road, Ward 18; Samuel Joseph Far-
rell, 19 Fidelis Way, Ward 21; Joseph L.
Francis, 438 Meridian street, Ward 1; Edward
J. Freeman, 244 Kelton street, Ward 21;
Thomas J. Garrity, 228 Geneva avenue, Ward
14; Roland W. Golden, 25 Aspinwall roed,
Ward 17; Abner Goldkrand, 24 Harwood street,
Ward 12; Meyer Goldstein, 8:9 Claymoss road,
Ward s21; Philip Goldstein, 132 Russett road,
Ward 20; Arthur N. Gordon, 120 Riverway,
Ward 4; Saul Gorfinkle, 28 Wilder street, Ward
14; Salvatore Grassa, 11 Copeland street, Ward
12; Edward W. Grogan, 54 Crescent avenue,
Ward 13; Arthur A. Guarino, 26 Everton street,
Ward 15; Edward C. Gurnon, 27 Iona street,
Ward 20; Melvin Hentoff, 202 Columbia road,
Ward 14; John W. Herbert, 45 Waldemar
avenue, Ward 1; James A. Hickey, 59 Parsons
street, Ward 22; Anthony Iantosca, 34 Zamora
street, Ward 10; Edward A. Keefe, 20 Ely road,
Ward 16; Thomas F. Kelley, 175 Calumet
street, Ward 10; Kenneth W. Kempton, 51
Queensberry street, Ward 5; John Kilday, 253
Heath street, Ward 10; Jacob P. Kohan, 132
Leighton road, Ward 18; Bronis Kontrim, 120
Marine road, Ward 7; Mark H. Krafsur, 447
Norfolk street, Ward 14; Frank A. Kravitsky,
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306 Washington street, Ward 14; Nathan
Kravitsky, 306 Washington street, Ward 14;
Allan M. Kublin, 11 Royce road, Ward 21;
George D. Lambrenos, 357 Columbia read,
Ward 15; John J. Lannan, 185 Centre street,
Ward 16; Charles I. Lesser, 35 Mt. Vernon
street, Ward 5; Sydney Levine, 60 Stratton
street, Ward 14; Samuel Levinson, 1867 Com-
monwealth avenue, Ward 22; Charles Levis,
1680 Commonwealth avenue, Ward 21; Vin-
cent B. Licciardi, 39 St. John street, Ward 19
Carl I. Lipkind, 977 Morton street, Ward 18
Harvey Lipson, 50 Euston road, Ward 21
John J. Lydon, 22 Garfield avenue, Ward 18
Salvatore Maffei, 11 Orient avenue, Ward 1
Joseph Marenburg, 7 Outlook road, Ward 14
Walter J. McCann, 70 Minot street, Ward 16
Thomas McGowan, 200 Grove street, Ward 20
John L. McLaughlin, 27 Wood street, Ward 2
Francis J. Melville, Jr., 90 Decatur street
Ward 2; Frank A. Mitchell, 7 Bruce street
Ward 16; Norman L. Munson, 780 Beacon
street, Ward 21; Robert E. Noyes, Jr., 45
Hemenway street, Ward 4; Louis H. Oppen-
heim, 16 Cummings road, Ward 21; Nicholas
A. Perrotti, 184 Salem street, Ward 3; William
G. Peters, 9 Medford court, Ward 3; Gt-n.-ge
N. Pierce, 15 Atherton street, Ward 11; Ed-
ward J. Pinta, 367 River street, Ward 18;
John E. Proctor, 301 Beech street, Ward 20;
Raphael R. Rafferty, 140 West Canton street,
Ward 4; Andrew A. Raffoni, 644 West Rox-
bury Parkway, Ward 20; Oscar G. Itidlon, 23.6
Lamartine street, Ward 19; Edward J. Roek-
ett, 309 Emerson street, Ward 6; Whitney A.
Rogovay, 115 West Newton street, Ward 4;
Walter Anthony Roman, 85 Hamilton street,
Ward 15; George M. Romanos, Jr., 37 St.
John street, Ward 19; Martin J. Ryan, 14
Ticknor street. Ward 7; Joseph P. Schrank,
733 Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway, Ward
20; Frank Shaw, 12 Codman street, Ward 17;
Edward W. Sheehan, 26 Burgoyne street. Ward
16; Gerard S. Sheehan, 104 Tremont street,
Ward 22; Wilfred M. Sheehan, 26 Burgoyne
street, Ward 16; Isaac Shulman, 96 Gr^aton
road, Ward 20; Robert L. Shuman, 21 Holly-
wood road, Ward 20; Philip Siganoff, 537 Nor-
folk street, Ward 18; Allen E. Silver, 42 Es-
tella street, Ward 14; Morton Silver, 1439 Blue
Hill avenue, Ward 18; Joseph Simansky, 77
Nightingale street, Ward 14; Charles E. Simms,
16 Durham street, Ward 4; Clifford L. Smith,
11 Euclid street, Ward 17; Harry Smith, 526
Massachusetts avenue, Ward 9; Michael J.
Smith, 322 Marlborough street, Ward 5; Robert
T. Smith, 20 Bickford street, WardlO; Solo-
mon Spack, 129 Callender street, -Vard 14;
Samuel L. Strikoff, 345 Norfolk street, Ward
14; Kenneth Edward Strong, 37 Paul Gore
street, Ward 19; Jerome Suvalle, 355 Corey
street, Ward 20; Benjamin J. Tackeff, 114
Sherman road, Ward 20; Isaac A. Teplitz, 343
Norfolk street, Ward 14; William Tepper, 103
Colbourne road, Ward 21; Frank D. Tuttavilla,
127 Webster street, Ward 1; Michael Witness,
15 Areola street, Ward 10; Laurence VVernick,
306 Washington street, Ward 14; Sidney
Williams, 37 Winthrop street, Ward 12; Louis
Yacker, 1999 Common-wealth avenue, Ward 21;
Theodore J. Zaborski, 37 Addington road,
Ward 20.
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
APPOINTMENTS OF MINOR OFFICERS
PAID BY FEES.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, March 6, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Subject to confirmation by your Honorable
Body, I hereby make the following appoint-
ments of minor officers paid by fees for the
term of one year beginning with the first day
of May, 1961. The appointments of all such
officers not named herein are hereby revoked
from and after April 30, 1961.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
(Annexed hereto is a list of the appoint-
ments as contained in City Document No. 29.)
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Mrs. Douglas Augelli, for compensation for
damage to property at 36 Sycamore street,
Roslindale, caused by snowplow.
Anna M. Baranowski, for compensation for
damage to property at 215 Savin Hill avenue,
during sidewalk installation.
Emily Briguglio, for compensation for dam-
age to car by police wagon.
Edward J. Corbett, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of execution issued against him on account
of his acts as employee of Public Works De-
partment, Highway Division.
Mario Corso, for compensation for damage
to car by city vehicle.
Edward H. Dolan, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of Public Works
Department, Highway Division.
John J. Doyle, for compensation for dam-
age to car by police cruiser.
Hilda Gaynor, for compensation for damage
to property at 323 Seaver street, caused by
water from fire hydrant entering cellar.
Joiseph D. Greene, for compensation for dam-
age to property by fire truck.
Joseph F. and John F. Hodges, for com-
pensation for damage to property and per-
sonal injuries caused by vehicle of Public
Works Department.
Elizabeth Holland, for compensation for
damage to property at 39 Ellery street, caused
by water being shut off.
Raymond D. Jennings, Jr., for compensa-
tion for injuries and damage to property by
vehicle of Traffic Department.
Hilda Leventhal, for compensation fur dam-
age to property at 158 Riuthven street, Rox-
bury, caused by snowplows.
Grace Nicosia, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 28 Chelsea street, East
Boston, caused by erupting sewer.
Edward Sahagian, for compensation for dam-
age to car by police motor vehicle.
Francis P. Tighe, for compensation for dam-
age to car by car of Traffic Department.
Joseph Vaicjurgis, for compensation for col-
lapse of water boiler at 448 East Seventh
street, South Boston, during interruption to
water service.
Josephine Van Aken, for compensation for
damage to car by snowplow.
Philip Zizza, for compensation for dami.ge
to ear by city vehicle.
PETITIONS FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of Robert C. Hooley, employee of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses.
Petition of Joseph W. Mallinson, retired
member of the Fire Department, for indemnifi-
cation for hospital, medical and surgical ex-
penses.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Claims.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS BEFORE DEPART-
MENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Notice was received from the Department
of Pu'blic Utilities of hearing to be neld March
21, 1961, at 10 A.M., on rates and charges of
Boston & Maine Railroad.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held March
28, 19611, at 10 a.m., on rates and charges of
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Company.
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Notice was received from the Department
, E Public Utilities of hearing to be held
March 28, 1961, at 10 A.M., on pates and
charges of New York, New Haven & Bart-
ford Railroad Company.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held March
16. 1961, at 10 A.M., on petition of Aimeida
Bus Lines, Inc., for license to operate motor
vehicles over John F. Fitzgerald Expressway,
Atlantic avenue, High, Purchase, Federal,
Lincoln, Essex, Kneeland, Stuart, Eliot, Provi-
dence, Arlington, Castle, Albany, Dover, Berke-
ley, Tremont streets, and Broadway.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held
March 21, 1961, at 10 A.M., on tariff supple-
ments of Boston and Maine Railroad.
Severally placed on file.
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Notice was received from the State Depart-
ment of Public Works of hearing to be held
March 13, 1961, at 2.30 P.M., on application
of Boston Edison Company for license to in-
stall steel sleeve and pipe on Dorchester Ave-
nue Bridge for conveying petroleum in Fort
Point Channel.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
SERVICES AND RECREATION.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Committee on
Public Services and Recreation, submitted the
following:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred January 30) for amendment
to County Classification and Compensation
Plan re compensation grade of Assistant
Superintendent — recommending that the order
ought to pass.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred January 30) for amendment
to County Classification and Compensation
Plan re compensation grade of Superintendent
— recommending that the order ought to pass.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIA-
TIONS AND FINANCE.
Coun. SULLIVAN, for the Committee on
Appropriations and Finance submitted the
following:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred October 3, I960) for transfer
of appropriation of $80,000 to Clerk's Office,
Superior Court, Civil Session' — recommending
that no further action is necessary.
2. Report on order (referred December 27,
1960) for loan of $500,000 for elevator re-
movals, renovations, and installations — recom-
mending that no further action is necessary.
The reports were accepted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Committee on
Claims, submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of John R. Cornish
(referred February 20) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John R. Cornish, 41 Deforest
street, Hyde Park, a member of the Fire De-
partment, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses in-
curred as a result of an injury received
through no fault of his own while in the per-
formance of 'his duty on December 1, 1960,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended by
the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $'595' 65
Dr. Lawrence J. Murphy, 449 River
street, Mattapan 130' 00
Total $725' 65
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
2. Report on petition of Joseph M. Daven-
port (referred February 20) for indemnifi-
cation for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Jjaws,
upon petition of Joseph M. Davenport, 626
South street, Roslindale, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for .hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury received
through no fault of his own while in the per-
formance of his duty on July 13, I960, there
be allowed and paid, as recommended by the
Fire Commissioner and approved by the Cor-
poration Counsel, to the following the amount
stated:
Veterans' Administration Hospital, West
Roxbury $252
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
3. Report on petition of Dennis E. Den-
nehy (referred February 20) for indemnifi-
cation for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Dennis E. Dennehy, 17
Fuller street, Dorchester, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification' for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury received
through no fault of his own while in the per-
formance of his duty on December 6, I960,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by
the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amount stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $6 25
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
4. 'Report on petition of John J. Devine
(referred February 20), retired member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical and medical expenses in-
curred by him as a result of an injury sus-
tained while in the performance of his duty
as a member of the Fire Department — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 10'OB of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John J. Devine, 4 Bucknam
street, Roxbury, a former member of the Fire
Department, retired for accidental disability,
for indemnification for hospital, surgical and
medical expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty, there
be allowed and paid, as certified by the panel
appointed under the provisions of said sec-
tion, to the following the amounts stated:
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Dr. Joseph A. Dorgan, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline $25 00
John J. Devine, 4 Bucknam street, Rox-
bury 8 60
Total $33. 60
said sum to be paid from any appropriation
suitable for the purpose of this section.
6. Report on petition of Charles R. Dowd
(referred February 20) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General L:iws,
upon petition of Charles R. Dowd, 737 Parker
street, a member of the Fire Department, for
indemnification for hospital, surgical, medical
and nursing expenses incurred as a result
of an injury received through no fault of his
own while in the performance of his duty on
November 2, 1960, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner
and approved by the Corporation Counsel, to
the following the amount stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital $11
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
6. Report on petition of Arthur J. Down-
ing (referred February 20) for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapiter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Arthur J. Downing, 31 Pat-
terson street, Dorchester, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury received
through no fault of his own while in the
performance of his duty on June 12, 1960,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by
the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
To the petitioner $96 65
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 250 80
Dr. James C. Walker, 412 Beacon
street 86 00
Dr. W. Russell MacAusland, 412 Bea-
con street 5 00
Total $437 46
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
7. Repoirt on petition of John W. Duggan
(referred February 20) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John W. Duggan, 160 Strat-
ton street, Dorchester, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses in-
curred as a result of an injury received
through no fault of his own while in the per-
formance of his duty on March 19, 1953, there
be allowed and paid, as recommended by the
Fire Commissioner and approved by the Cor-
poration Counsel, to the following the amounts
stated :
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $214 48
Dr. Milton F. Brougham, 412 Beacon
street 150 00
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 70 00
Total $434 48
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
R eimbu rs em ents .
8. Report on petition of Joseph P. Fitz-
gerald (referred February 20) for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury sustained by him while in the per-
formance of his duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Joseph P. Fitzgerald, 6 St.
Martin street, Charlestown, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury received
through no fault of his own while in the
performance of his duty on December 28, 1960,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by
the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amount stated:
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243
Oharles street .$7
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Rei mbursements .
9. Report on petition of Joseph Henry
(referred February 20) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Joseph Henry, 18 Garfield
avenue, Hyde Park, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses in-
curred as a result of an injury received through
no fault of his own while in the performance
of his duty on January 20, 196U, there be
allowed and paid, as recommended by the
Fire Commissioner and approved by the Cor-
portion Counsel, to the following the amount
stated :
Faulkner Hospital, Jamaica Plain $12
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbu rsements.
10. Report on petition of Donald R. Mullen
(referred February 20) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Donald R. Mullen, 47 Badger
road, Hyde Park, a member of the Fire De-
partment, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical, and nursing expenses in-
curred as a result of an injury received
through no fault of his own while in the per-
formance of his duty on September 4, 1960,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by
the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
To the petitioner $16' 25
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 260' 80
Dr. Milton F. Brougham, 264 Beacon
street 75 00
Dr. Harold Gordon Lee, 1101 Beacon
street 65 00
Total $407' 05
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said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court. Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
11. Report on petition of William T. Mal-
lard (referred February 27) to be reimbursed
as a result of two executions issued against
him on account of his acts as an employee
of the Boston City Hospital, Ambulance Divi-
sion— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That the sum of five hundred forty-
eigiht dollars be allowed and paid to William
T. Mallard. 8 Lincoln Way, North Cambridge,
in reimbursement for amount of two execu-
tions issued against him on account of his
acts as an employee of the Boston City Hos-
pital. Ambulance Division, said sum to be
charged to the appropriation for executions
of Court, Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
12. Report on petition of Mary V. Mor-
rissey (referred December 19, I960) to be
paid an annuity on account of the death of
her husband, John A. Morrissey, late member
of the Fire Department — recommending pas-
sage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 89A, chapter 32 of the General Laws,
an annuity of $1,500 be allowed and paid to
Mary V. Morrissey, widow of John A. Mor-
rissey, late member of the Fire Department,
who died on December 9, 1960, on account of
injuries received in the performance of duty,
said annuity to continue so long as she re-
mains unmarried; such annuity to date from
December 9, I960, and to be charged to the
appropriation for Fire Department Pensions
and Annuities.
13. Report on petition of Bernard L.
O'Connor (referred February 20) for in-
demnification for hospital, surgical, medical
and nursing expenses incurred as a result
of an injury sustained by him while in the
performance of his duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Bernard L. O'Connor, 23
Boylston street, Jamaica Plain, a member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on December 11,
1969, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. John P. Murphy, 418 Centre street,
Jamaica Plain $135
Dr. Joseph F. Dorsey, 697 Cambridge
street, Brighton 10
Total $145
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
14. Report on petition of Edward R.
O'Mara (referred February 27) to be re-
imbursed as a result of two executions issued
against him on account of his acts as an
employee of the Public Works Department,
Sanitary Division — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of fifteen, hundred
dollars ($1,500) be allowed and paid to Ed-
ward R. O'Mara, 29 Clare avenue, Roslindale,
in reimbursement for amount of two execu-
tions issued against him on account of his
acts as an employee of the Public Works De-
partment, Sanitary Division; said sum to be
charged to the appropriation for Executions
of Court, Damage Claims and Reimburse-
ments.
15. Report on petition of John J. Schofield,
Jr. (referred February 20), for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John J. Schofield, Jr., 109
Austin street, Hyde Park, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury received
through no fault of his own while in the
performance of his duty on February 23, 1960,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by
the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
Dr. Harold Gordon Lee, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline $41 7S
Dr. Robert E. Granfield, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 10' 00'
Total $51 75
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
16. Report on petition of George P. Smith
(referred February 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of George P. Smith, 253 Dana
avenue, Hyde Park, a member of the Fire De-
partment, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses in-
curred as a result of an injury received through
no fault of his own while in the performance
of his duty on October 26, 1960, there be al-
lowed and paid, as recommended by the Fire
Commissioner and approved by the Corpora-
tion Counsel, to the following the amounts
stated:
Dr. Harold Gorden Lee, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline S5 CO
Dr. Milton F. Brougham, 264 Beacon
street 155 00
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 313 50
Total $473 50
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
17. Report on petition of Joseph A. Swee-
ney (referred February 27), to be reimbursed
as a result of an execution issued against him
on account of his acts as an employee of the
Public Works Department, Automotive Divi-
sion— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That the sum of one hundred sixty
dollars and eighty-four cents ($160.84) be al-
lowed and paid to Joseph A. Sweeney, 558
Pleasant street, Milton, in reimbursement for
amount of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Public Works Department, Automotive Divi-
sion; said sum to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
18. Report on petition of Vincent D. Vi-
tale (referred February 20) for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Vincent D. Vitale, 57 Tampa
street, Mattapan, a member of the Fire De-
partment, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses in-
curred as a result of an injury received through
no fault of his own while in the performance
of his duty on December 20', 1060, there be
allowed and paid, as recommended by the Fire
Commissioner and approved by the Corpora-
tion Counsel, to the following the amounts
stated:
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To the petitioner $7 gn
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 94 og
Dr. Harold Gorden Lee, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 45 00
Total $14.6, 5-5
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
R e'i'm bu rs em e nts .
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LICENSES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on Li-
censes, offered the following:
Report on petition (referred February 26)
of Boston Garden-Arena Corporation for li-
cense to conduct indoor basketball games in
Boston Garden on the following Lord's days,
viz.: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 1961 — recom-
mending that the license be granted.
The report was accepted, and the license
was granted under the usual conditions.
IMPROVEMENT OF GROVE STREET SEC-
TION OF WEST ROXBURY.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor request
Edward J. Logue, Esquire, Development Ad-
ministrator of the Boston Redevelopment Au-
thority, to consider for improvement as a
substandard area under the provisions of chap-
ter 652, of the Acts of 1960, that part of Bos-
ton located in West Roxbury adjacent to the
boundary line of the town of Dediham and
bounded by Washington, Grove, and Centre
streets.
In connection with the foregoing order,
Councillor Connolly offered the following:
Moved, That the order be referred to the
Executive Committee and that the Public
Improvement Commission, the Commissioner
of Public Works and his associates, the Di-
rector and Assistant Director of the Citizens'
Relations Division of the Mayor's office, Mr.
Logue, the members of the Boston Redevelop-
ment Authority, and the people who reside in
the area, be invited to attend a hearing be-
fore the Executive Committee on Monday,
March 13, 1961, at 3 P.M.
The motion was carried.
The order was referred to the Executive
Committee.
INFORMATION ON UNACCEPTED
STREETS.
Coun. IANNELLA offered the following:
Ordered, That the Public Improvement Com-
mittee be requested through his Honor the
Mayor to determine the number of unaccepted
streets in the City of Boston and to determine
further what can be done to expedite the ac-
ceptance of these streets and further to de-
termine the costs of this project.
On motion of Councillor lannella, the order
was referred to the Executive Committee.
ORDER FOR LOAN FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF PUBLIC WAYS.
Coun. COFFEY called up, under unfinished
business, No. 1 on the Calendar, viz.:
1. Order for loan of $2,000,000 for Con-
struction of Public Ways or Permanent p'p.ve-
ment.
On February 20, 1961, the foregoing order
was read once and passed, yeas 8, nays 0.
The order was given its second reading and
passage, yeas 7, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Hines,
lannella, Kerrigan, McDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
APPOINTMENT OF JACOB I. BRIER.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, March 6, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Under the provisions of section 26L of chap-
ter 121 of the General Laws, I hereby appoint
Jacob I. Brier of 32 Leston street, Mattapan,
to be a member of the Boston Housing Au-
thority for the term expiring January 8, 1962,
vice John Carroll, resigned.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Ordered, That the appointment by his Honor
the Mayor of Jacob I. Brier to be a member
of the Boston Housing Authority for the term
expiring January 8, 1962, be, and hereby is,
confirmed and approved.
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
RELIEVING BOSTON FROM MAINTE-
NANCE OF BLACKSTONE STREET.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor request
his Excellency, the Governor of the Common-
wealth of Massachusetts, to relieve and lift
the burden from the taxpayers of the City of
Boston of the cost and expense of $250,000'
yearly occurring on the state-owned Blackstone
street in the City of Boston, caused by push-
cart peddlers, a majority of whom reside in
Winchester and other circumjacent cities and
town on the City of Boston perimeter.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
SANITARY SQUAD TO ENFORCE SANI-
TARY LAWS.
Coun. IANNELLA offered the following:
Resolved, Whereas the City of Boston is an
historical landmark; and
Whereas, Thousands of tourists visit our
city each year, to visit these historical monu-
ments; and
Whereas, Many of our streets are littered
with debris and other unsightly articles; be it
Resolved, That the Health Commissioner of
the City of Boston consider the advisability of
formulating a Sanitary Squad, for the pur-
pose of enforcing the sanitary laws of our
city and to insist on a strict compliance of
said laws, in order that our city streets may
be kept clean and made attractive, not only
to its inhabitants but to the many tourists that
visit our city; and be it
Resolved Further, That the members cf the
Sanitary Squad wear blue uniforms while in
the discharge of their duties, and be it
Resolved Further, That the said commis-
sioner answer within two weeks from the
date hereof.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS IN CLERK
OF COMMITTEES DEPARTMENT.
Coun. MCDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That effective March 8, 1961, the
following-named persons be, and hereby are,
appointed in the service of the Clerk of Com-
mittees Department to the positions set against
their respective names, until the first Wednes-
day of April, 1961, at the salaries in effect
for them on March 7, 1961:
Francis R. Burke, temporary clerk; Nicholas
J. DiMella, temporary stenographer; Agnes G.
Dinsmore, temporary elerk^receptionist; Ed-
mund T. Doyle, Jr., temporary clerk; Michael
A. Flynn, temporary clerk; Jeanne Silver,
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temporary clerk-stenographer; Thomas M.
Travers, temporary clerk; Arthur Vaughn,
temporary clerk; Frances B. Winn, temporary
clerk.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
REPAVING OR RECONSTRUCTING ASH-
MONT STREET.
Coun. MCDONOUGH and CONNOLLY of-
fered the following:
Ordered, That the Public Works Commis-
sioner be requested, through his Honor the
Mayor, to repave or reconstruct Ashmont
street, from Dorchester avenue to Neponset
avenue, such repaying or reconstruction to be
done during the 1961 street construction pro-
gram.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
Adjourned, at 4.02 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Sullivan, to meet on Monday, March 13,
1961, at 2 p.m.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi=
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on flic
in office of City Clerk.)
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CIIY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, March 13, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair. Absent,
Councillor White.
The Reverend Paul Moritz of Cathedral
High School, Boston, was escorted to the
rostrum.
INVOCATION BY REVEREND PAUL
MORITZ.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
God of holiness and goodness, grant to us as
we begin this new week of work that we may
be worthy of Thy holy grace and Thy guid-
ance; that we may seek to do justly, love
mercy, walk humbly with the Lord. May
every thought of our minds be brought into
willing obedience to the spirit of the divine
Master.
God of wisdom and power, we pray fervently
for the Mayor and couneilmen of this city.
Give us all a fear that will keep us humble,
a piety to keep us close to Thee; counsel to
choose what is right from what is wrong;
fortitude to hold fast to the right against all
temptations; knowledge that we may love
Thee; understanding or enlightenment in all
difficulties; wisdom to serve Thy people loyally
and faithfully. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
VISIT TO CITY COUNCIL OF STUDENTS
ON EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
Under the Student Exchange Program,
President McDONOUGH, in behalf of the
City Council, welcomed a visit by a delegation
of students from Archbishop Williams High
School of Braintree, Needha.m High School,
Scituate High School, Watertown High School,
Weymouth High School, Cathedral High
School, Boston Latin School, Gate of Heaven
High School, Mission High School and Catho-
lic Memorial High School. President Mc-
DONOUGH introduced the various members of
the Council to the assembled students and
explained the procedures being followed by
the Council.
APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointment:
Constable with authority to serve civil
process upon filing of bond for the term end-
ing April 30', 1962: William E. McCarthy,
746 Bennington street, East Boston.
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
SALE OF PIGS BY PENAL INSTITUTIONS
DEPARTMENT.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, March 10, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
The House of Correction at Deer Island has
a surplus of one hundred pigs. These pigs
weigh a total of about ten thousand pounds.
In order that these surplus pigs may be sold
at the present market price of approximately
$1,800 it is necessary that the City Council
give its approval to this sale.
I therefore submit to you herewith an order
for the sale of the surplus pigs and recom-
mend passage by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Penal Institutions Department,
March 9, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
This department has a surplus of one hun-
dred (100) pigs at the House of Correction,
Deer Island, which we would like to sell.
These pigs weigh about one hundred (100)
pounds each, a total of about ten thousand
(10,000) pounds.
At the present market price, the City of
Boston should receive approximately one thou-
sand eight hundred dollars ($1,800) from this
sale. If approved, it is our intention to
advertise this sale in the "City Record" and
sell to the highest bidder with a representa-
tive of the Sealer of Weights and Measures
Department to supervise the weighing.
Authority by the City Council and your
Honor's approval of this public sale is re-
spectfully requested.
Very truly yours,
Albert E. Dbsaulniers,
Penal Institutions Commissioner.
Ordered, That the Penal Institutions Com-
missioner is hereby authorized to sell to the
highest bidder one hundred surplus pigs at
the House of Correction, Deer Island.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Abbott Rental Company, Inc., for compen-
sation for damage to ear by city truck.
Paul B. Bermingham, for compensation for
damage to car by snowplow.
Anne Causi, for compensation for damage
to property at 4 Fletcher street, Roslindale,
caused during sidewalk installation.
Fred Griffith, for compensation for damage
to car by fire apparatus.
Mary E. Grimes, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by an alleged defect at 53
State street.
Edward P. Hoey, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by an alleged defect at 168
Walter street, Roslindale.
Jeffries Disposal Corporation, for compen-
sation for damage to truck by crane at city
incinerator.
Claire E. McCarthy, for compensation for
damage to property at 344 Market street,
Brighton, caused by city equipment.
Rita M. Montini, for compensation for dam-
age to car by fire truck.
Anne Nordberg, for compensation for dam-
age to car by fire truck.
Donald E. Ryan, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of Penal Institutions
Department.
George W. Smith, for compensation for
damage to property at 45 Danube street, Dor-
chester, caused when tree was being dis-
mantled.
Joseph C. Stanewick, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
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performance of duty as employee of Fire
Department.
Frank P. Tuminelli, for compensation for
damage to car by city truck.
PETITIONS FOR ANNUITY.
Petition of Dorothy A. Mahoney, to be paid
annuity on account of death of her husband,
James F. Mahoney, late member of the Fire
Department.
Petition of Margaret M. Clapp, to be paid
annuity on account of death of her husband,
Charles H. Clapp, late member of the Police
Department.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Claims.
PETITION FO'R INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of George A. Frattaroli, retired
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, medical and surgical
expenses.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
PETITION FOR RETIREMENT.
The petition of Joseph R. McSweeney, Chief
Officer, Suffolk County Jail, for retirement as
a veteran, was received.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
APPOINTMENT OF JOHN P. MoMORROW.
Notice was received from the Mayor of the
appointment of John P. McMorrow, 322 Adams
street, Dorchester, to be a member of Govern-
ment Center Commission, to serve at the
pleasure of the Mayor, vice Chairman of City
Planning Board.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Ella A. Craig
(referred November 14, I960), to be paid an
annuity on account of the death of her hus-
band, Cecil V. Craig, late member of the
Police Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion i89A, chapter 32 of the General Laws,
an annuity of $1,1500 be allowed and paid to
Ella A. Craig, widow of Cecil V. Craig, late
member of the Police Department, wlho died
on November 5, 1960, on account of injuries
received in the performance of his duty, said
annuity to continue so long as she remains un-
married; such payments to date from Novem-
ber 5, 19i60, and to be charged to the appro-
priation for .Police Department Pensions and
Annuities.
2. (Report on petition of Robert C. Hooley
(referred March 6) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Robert C. Hooley, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on July 17,
I960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated;
Sancta Maria Hospital, 350 Memorial
Drive, Cambridge $22'5< 36
Dr E. E. O'Neil, 270 Commonwealth
avenue 520' 00
Dr. William D. Tompkins, 520 Com-
monwealth avenue 50 00'
Dr. Thomas F. Greene, 28 Woodches-
ter Drive, Milton 40' 00
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 10' 00
Total $845 36
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
3. Report on petition of Joseph W. Mallin-
son (referred March 6), retired member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical and medical expenses in-
curred by him as a result of an injury sus-
tained while in the performance of his duty
as a member of the Fire Department — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100B of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Joseph W. Mallinson, a
farmer member of the Fire Department, re-
tired for accidental disability, for indemnifi-
cation for hospital, surgical and medical ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty, there be allowed
and paid, as certified by the panel appointed
under the provisions of said section, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. Paul I. O'Brien, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $5
said amount to be paid from any appropria-
tion suitable for the purpose of this section.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
LOAN FOR ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTAL
EQUIPMENT.
Coun. CONNOLLY called up, under un-
finished business, No. 1 on the Calendar, viz.:
1. Order for loan of $3,000,0'00 for addi-
tional departmental equipment.
On February 27, 1961, the foregoing order
was read once and passed, yeas 7, nays 0.
The order was given its second reading and
passage, yeas 7, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Hines,
Iannella, Kerrigan, McDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
Voting present — Councillor Foley.
SALE OF FIRE STATION ON WALK HILL
AND WENHAM STREETS.
Coun. HINES called up, under unfinished
business, No. 2 on the Calendar, viz.:
2. Order for sale of land at Walk Hill
street and Wenham street, West Roxfbury.
On February 27, 1991, the foregoing order
was read once and passed, yeas 6, nays 0.
The order was given its second reading and
passage, yeas 8, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Foley,
Hines, Iannella, Kerrigan, McDonough, Sulli-
van— 8.
Nays — 0.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR HINES.
Coun. HHINFJS', as a member of a subcommit-
tee on Appropriations and Finance, stated
that on Sunday, March 12, 1961, there was
a meeting at Faneuil Hall, attended by cer-
tain members of the Committee on Appropria-
tions and Finance, the Arts Festival Com-
mittee, artists and members of the general
public, to discuss the choice by the judges
of exhibits at the Arts Festival. Councillor
Hines said no decision had been reached, and
that he would make his report to the Com-
mittee on Appropriations and Finance at the
appropriate time.
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DISSATISFACTION OF MEMBERS OF
FLOWER MARKET.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor instruct
the members of the Public Improvement Com-
mission to awake and alert themselves in re-
gard to the dissatisfaction that exists within
the membership of the Flower Market located
at the junction of Tremont and Clarendon
streets in the City of Boston before the Flower
Market acts favorably upon a proposal now
before it which provides for the Flower Mar-
ket to move to a site on Route 12'8, where
it will receive the consideration that the offi-
cials of the City of Boston ignore.
Referred to the Committee on Public Serv-
ices and Recreation.
INFORMATION RE EXPANSION OF THE
METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Ordered, That the Planning Division of the
Urban Renewal Authority advise the City
Council within three months by written re-
port as to:
No. 1. What planning functions it con-
templates in the future with relation to the
expansion of the Metropolitan Transit Au-
thority.
No. 2. Would the division advise the City
Council as to the feasibility of an opinion
expressed by General Manager McLernon of
the Metropolitan Transit Authority of four-
track extensions, providing express service to
periphery points on the central two tracks,
as the best solution to the mass transportation
problems of Greater Boston.
No. 3. What steps can be taken or have
been taken by the said Urban Renewal Au-
thority to assist the Metropolitan Transit
Authority in its expansion.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
VISIT TO NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT,
RE REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Be it Resolved, That the Boston City Coun-
cil accepts the invitation of the Mayor of the
City of New Haven to visit that city and
observe its redevelopment program at first-
hand.
The resolution was adopted under suspension
of the rules.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Connolly, the Coun-
cil voted to take a recess at 3.07 P.M., subject
to the call of the Chair. The members re-
assembled in the Council Chamber and were
called to order by President McDONOUGH
at 5.21 P.M.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CON-
FIRMATIONS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
1. Report on annual list of appointments
by the Mayor (referred March 6) of con-
stables authorized to serve civil process upon
filing of bond, as contained in City Docu-
ment No. 27, 1961, for term ending April 30,
1'96'2 — recommending the appointments be con-
firmed.
2. 'Report on annual list of appointments
by the Mayor (referred March 6) of minor
officers paid by fees, as contained in City
Document No. 29, 1981, for term ending April
30, 1962 — recommending the appointments be
confirmed.
The reports were accepted, and the ap-
pointments were severally confirmed.
Adjourned at 5.22 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Kerrigan, to meet on Monday, March
20, 1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: AU debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, March 20, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair. Absent,
Councillor White.
The Reverend John Zametos, dean of the
Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Boston, was es-
corted to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY REVEREND JOHN
ZAMETOS.
0 God, Almighty Farther, ruler of all na-
tions and men, we thank Thee for Thy many
blessings upon us and upon our country.
Guide us to do Thy commandments and to
uphold the principles of freedom and justice.
Give us an awareness of the needs of others
and the ability to lend our strength and effort
to help them.
Bless, O Lord, the members of this Council,
with Thy guidance and the wisdom of the
knowledge of Thy will. Give Thy blessing,
we beseech Thee O Lord, to all our fellow
citizens, so that we may all work and live
together in holy brotherhood, for Thou art our
Father.
Today, we observe the independence of
Greece, a land upon which Thou hast shown
Thy mercy by giving her people the strength
to remain faithful to Thee through centuries
of enslavement and to find their freedom and
peace among the nations of the world. We
thank Thee and ask Thy blessing upon her
people and upon us. Make all of us mindful
of Thy blessings of freedom and peace and
help us to be worthy of these blessings.
Keep us in Thy peace and help us to do
what is acceptable in Thy sight. For Thou
art the King of peace and the Savior of our
souls and to Thee we ascribe glory to the
Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy
Spirit. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointment:
Constable with authority to serve civil
process upon filing of bond for the term end-
ing April 30, 1962: Norman Marcus, 51
Faunce road, Mattapan.
Referred to the Committee on Confirma-
tions.
ELECTRIC LAMPS ON HARVEST STREET,
WARD 7.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, March 16, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication from
the Commissioner of Public Works concern-
ing your order of February 27, 1961, relative
to substituting electric lamps for the anti-
quated gas lamps on Harvest street, Ward 7.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
March 10, 1961.
Mr. Albert Kramer,
Chief Clerk, Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to the following Council
order of February 27, 1961, above subject:
"Ordered, That the Commissioner of Public
Works be requested, through his Honor the
Mayor, to substitute electric lamps for the
antiquated gas lamps on Harvest street. Ward
7."
A street light survey has been made which
indicated that there are no gas lamps on
subject street. However, this is to advise that
1 have this day issued orders to the Boston
Edison Company to install six (6) 2,000 lumen
lamps to replace the four (4) existing inade-
quate 1,000 lumen lamps which will correct
the complained of conditions.
Respectfully,
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
Placed on file.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Paul H. Brown, for compensation for dam-
age to oar by police department radio car.
Michael J. Carney, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Public
Works Department, Highway Division.
Augustine DeStefano, Fairview Printing
Company, to be paid for expenses incurred
in thawing out frozen water pipes at 815
Hyde Park avenue.
Katbryn V. Murphy, to be reimbursed for
expenses incurred in digging for leak in water
pipes at 57 Samoset street, Dorchester.
Julius Norman, for compensation for dam-
age to ear at 68 Yeoman street, Roxbury,
caused by ice causing collision with another oar.
Kenneth Pitts, for compensation for dam-
age to car by police oar. "
Daniel J. Sweeney, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of execution issued against him on ac-
count of his acts as employee of Police De-
partment.
Francis J. Wilhelm, to be reimbursed as
result of three executions issued against him
on account of his acts as employee of Public
Works Department, Sanitary Division.
PETITION FOR ANNUITY.
Petition of Gertrude V. Seitz, to be paid
annuity on account of death of her husband,
Frederick B. Seitz, late member of the Fiire
Department.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
PETITIONS FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of LeRoy J. Mahoney, retired mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, medical and surgical ex-
penses.
Petitions of Arthur T. Austin, Bernard P.
Buckley, Patrick Callaghan, George V. Eng-
lish, Lester A. Franklin, Joseph T. Heim,
Carleton W. Mayer, Francis X. Mayo, John J.
McCarthy, John J. MeHugh, John G. Mon-
teiro, Thomias J. O'Loughlin, John T. O'HaJ-
toran, Thomas J. O'Loughlin, John J. Tre-
mentozzi, John F. White, and William F.
Wright, all members of the Fire Department,
for indemnification for hospital, surgical, med-
ical and nursing expenses.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Claims.
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APPROVAL OF CONSTABLES' BONDS.
The constables' bonds of Sydney Levine,
George N. Pierce, and Charles E. Simms, hav-
ing been duly approved by the Collector- Treas-
urer, were received and approved.
RETIREMENT OF THOMAS W. McMAHON.
A communication was received from the
Boston Retirement Board starting that retire-
ment from active service of Thomas W.
McMahon, Document Man, Girty Messenger De-
partment, was approved, effective March 31,
1961.
Placed on file.
MEETING OF THE QUINCY CITY COUN-
CIL WITH BOSTON CITY COUNCIL
RE TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS.
A communication was received from the
Quincy City Council inviting the Boston City
Council to join with them to discuss the trans-
portation problems of the South Shore.
Coun. FOLEY moved thait the invitation be
accepted and that the President of the Body
be authorized to make the necessary arrange-
ments.
The motion was carried.
The communication Was placed on file.
ENGINEERS AND POWER HOUSE
PERSONNEL OF DEER ISLAND.
A communication was received from the
United City of Boston Employees Undon, Local
No. 285, requesting a meeting with the City
Council, acting as County Commissioners of
Suffolk County, concerning the engineers and
power house personnel of Deer Island.
On motion of Councillor Connolly, the com-
munication was referred to the Committee on
Public Services and Recreation.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LICENSES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on Li-
censes, submitted the following:
Report on petition of Boston Red Sox (re-
ferred February 20) for license for Sunday
sports at Fenway Park — recommending that
license be granted.
The report was accepted, and the license
was granted under the usual conditions.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
CONFIRMATIONS.
Couin. HINES, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
1. Report on appointment by the Mayor
(referred March 13) of William E. McCarthy
as constable with authority to serve civil
process upon filing of bond for the term end-
ing April 30, 1962 — irecomimenddng that the
appointment be confirmed.
The report was accepted, and the appoint-
ment was confirmed.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred March 6) for appointment
and confirmation of Jacob I. Brier to be a
member of the Boston Housing Authority for
the tei-m expiring January 8, 1962 — •recom-
mending that the order ought to pass.
Coun. CONNOLLY moved that the message
and order be recommitted to the Committee
on Confirmations.
The motion was lost, yeas 4, nays 4:
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Kerrigan,
Sullivan — 4.
Nays — Councillors Coffey, Hines, Iannelto,
McDonough — 4.
The question then came on the acceptance
of the committee's report, and the report was
not accepted, yeas 4, nays 4:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Hines, Iannella,
McDonough — 4.
Nays — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Kerrigan,
Sullivan — 4.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Moved, That the confirmation of Mir. Brier
be referred to the Executive Committee for
the purpose of holddng a hearing to which
members of organized labor shall be invited
on the question of the confirmation.
The motion was carried.
The foregoing message and order were re-
ferred to the Executive Committee.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Margaret C. Carr
(referred December 19, I960) to be paid an
annuity on account of the death of her husband
Patrick H. Canr, late member of the Fire De-
partment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order :
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 89A, chapiter 32 of the General Laws,
an annuity of $1,50'0 be allowed and paid to
Margaret C. Carr, widow of Patrick H. Carr,
late member of the Fire Department, who died
on November 25, 1960, on account of injuries
received in the performance of duty, said an-
nuity to continue so long as she remains un-
married. The payments to date from Novem-
ber 25, 1960, and to be charged to the appro-
priation for Fire Department Pensions and
Annuities.
2. Report on petition of Joseph K. Mc-
Sweeney, chief officer in the Suffolk County
Jail (referred March 13), to be retired as a
veteran — recormmienddng passage of the accom-
panying order :
Whereas, Joseph K. McSweeney, employed
in the service of the County of Suffolk as chdef
officer in the Suffolk County Jail, has made
application to be retired under the provisions
of section 58 of chapter 32 of the General
Laws, as amended; and
Whereas, The sadd Joseph K. McSweeney has
submitted to the City Council satisfactory
evidence that he is a veteran as defined in
section 56 of chapter 32 of the General Laws;
and that he has been in the service of the
county for a total period of thirty years in
the aggregate; it is hereby
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 58 of chapter 32 of the General Laws,
as amended, Joseph K. McSweeney, employed
in the County of Suffolk as chief officer in the
Suffolk County Jail, be, and hereby is, retired
by the Mayor and Cdty Council, acting as
county commissioners, at an annual pension
of four thousand three hundred thirty-four
dollars and fifty-sdx cents ($4,334.56), being
65 per cent of his highest regular rate of
compensation.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
REPORTING AND INDEXING OF COUN-
CIL MINUTES.
Coun. MCDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That the Cdty Clerk be authorized
and directed to execute a contract with Blanche
1. Goell for one year beginning on April 1
1961, for the sum of $1,500, payable in
monthly installments of $125, for making the
index of the City Council Proceedings sub-
stantially in the form of the index of the City
Council Proceedings for 1959; the expense of
same to be charged to the appropriation for
City Council Proceedings.
Ordered, That the Cdty Clerk be authorized
and directed to execute a contract with Elvira
Johnson to make a stenographic report of all
regular and special meetings of the City Coun-
cil, for one year beginning on April 1, 1961
for the sum of $5,000, payable in monthly
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installments; the expense of same to be charged
to the appropriation for City Council Pro-
ceedings.
Severally passed under suspension of the
rules.
REPORTING OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
Coun. MCDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That the City of Boston, acting by
the City Council through the City Messenger,
enter into a contract with Elvira Johnson,
shorthand reporter, by which, until the maxi-
mum liability of the city thereunder is reached,
said Elvira Johnson agrees to make by herself
or by competent shorthand reporters engaged
by her, and submit to the City Messenger with
due diligence and dispatch, true and accurate
transcripts of such meetings and hearings to
be held by committees and subcommittees of
the City Council between April 1, 1961, and
March 31, 1962, both inclusive, as the City
Messenger upon directions of the City Council
or a committee thereof shall request and in
accordance with such specifications as he shall
prescribe, for which transcripts the city shall
pay at the rate of one dollar for each original
page and of twenty-five cents for each dupli-
cate page ordered simultaneously wiith an
original; provided that the liability of the city
under such contract shall not exceed thirty-five
hundred dollars; the expense of such contract
to be changed to the appropriation for City
Council, Contractual Service.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED
ON CORNER OF COMMONWEALTH
AVENUE AND ARLINGTON STREET.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Ordered, That chapter 418 of the Acts and
Resolves of 1954 be, and hereby is, accepted.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
EVACUATION DAY PARADE TO START
AT NOON.
Coun. FOLEY, KERRIGAN, and SULLI-
VAN offered the following:
Be it Resolved: That his Honor the Mayor
be respectfully requested to request those in
charge of the Evacuation Day Parade in South
Boston to seriously consider starting the parade
at noontime in the year 1962 so as to take
advantage of the hours of daylight.
The resolution was adopted under suspension
of the rules.
COMPREHENSIVE PARKING PROGRAM.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Be It Resolved, That a comprehensive park-
ing program for Boston be immediately de-
veloped by all the various city agencies cover-
ing the following policy problems:
1. Policy of l-to-3-year leases on municipal
off-street parking garages and related rate
schedule involving supervision of rate schedule
established so as to encourage use benefial to
Boston and discourage use detrimental to Bos-
ton.
2. That a similar review be had of the
garages built on a 40-year lease basis.
3. That a survey be made of the practicality
of the alternate side of the street rule.
^ 4. That a report be made as to the prac-
ticality of enforcing parking regulations vio-
lated by students of colleges and universities
through cooperation of said colleges and uni-
versities in the City of Boston.
5. That policy and planning be immediately
completed concerning use of the remaining
funds authorized but unappropriated under
the off-street parking garage legislation.
Coun. HINES moved to amend the foregoing
resolution by adding the following words:
"That there be further considered the sug-
gestion that persistent violators of Boston's
parking regulations in the downtown area be
reported to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles
for the suspension of their licenses or regis-
trations."
The foregoing resolution and the proposed
amendement were referred to the Committee
on Legislative Matters.
SALE OF FIRE STATION AT TEMPLE
AND RIVER STREETS, DORCHESTER.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, March 20, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith an order to transfer the
fire station located at Temple and River
streets, Dorchester, from the care, custody,
control and management of the Fire Depart-
ment to the care, custody, control and man-
agement of the Civil Defense Department.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Fire Department, March 20, 1961.
To the Mayor and City Council.
Gentlemen :
The fine station located at Temple anid Riven-
streets in the Dorchester district of the City
of Boston is no longer required for Fire De-
partment purposes. The Civil Defense Depart-
ment has requested that the property be
transf erred to it, and I therefore recommend
the adoption cf a Council order transferring
the control of this station from the Fire
Department to the Civil Defense Department.
Respectfully,
Henry A. Scagnoli, Fire Commissioner.
Whereas, The City of Boston is the owner
in fee of approximately twelve thousand seven
hundred thirty-six (12,736) square feet of land
on the westerly side of Temple street and
River street in the Dorchester district of the
City of Boston presently held by said city for
Fire Department purposes; and
Whereas, The Fire Comimissioner has deter-
mined that said land and building are no
longer required for Fire Department purposes;
and
Whereas, The Civil Defense Department has
requested the transfer of the above-described
property to it for Civil Defense purposes; now
therefore it is hereby
Ordered, That the above-described parcel ot
land, together with the building thereon, be,
and the same hereby is, transferred from the
came, custody, management and control of the
Fire Department to the care, custody, manage-
ment and control of the Civil Defense Depart-
ment.
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands
WELCOME TO STUDENTS ON BOSTON
STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
Daring a brief recess of the Council, Presi-
dent McDONOUGH, on behalf of the City
Council, welcomed a delegation under the
Boston Student Exchange Program of students
from Belmont High School, Cohasset High
School, Concord High School, Dedham High
School, Jeremiah E. Burke High School, Ja-
maica Plain High School, English Hiorh School
and Hyde Park High School. President
McDONOUGH introduced the various members
of the Council to the assembled students and
explained the procedures being followed by the
Council.
Adjourned at 3.51 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Foley, to meet on Monday, March 27
1961. at 2 p.m.
Note: AU debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
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in office of City Clerk.)
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, March 27, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held in
the Council Chamber, City Hall at 2 P.M.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair. Ab-
sent, Councillor White.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Aimen.
God of grace and God of glory, in
sacred reverence we at the beginning of this
Holy Week and with quiet hearts dedicate
this moment of prayer to Thee.
Thy grace we seek that in all we must con-
sider in this Council we may think cor-
rectly, we may judge prudently, and we may
resolve wisely. Give to our hands the strength
to carry the burden of this public respon-
sibility. Give our hearts charity to benefit
those we serve. Give our minds the wisdom
in the ways to serve them. What is not true,
let us correct; what is not worthy, let us re-
ject; what is not ours, let us forego; with
such assistance may we begin- and conclude
our duties. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Aimen.
The meeting Was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation- by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointments:
Constable with authority to serve civil proc-
ess upon filing of bond for the term ending
April 30, 1962: ChaTles W. Wright, 283 Bowen
street, South Boston.
Weigher of coal for the term ending April1
30, 19-62; Benjamin H. Adler, 125 Park street,
Brookiiine.
Weighers of goods for the term ending
April 30, 19-6-2: Robert M. Willey, 43 Tenny-
son street, Som-erville; Kenneth C. Gerrish, 48
Harrison avenue, Wakefield; Benjamin H. Ad-
ler, 125 Park street, Brookline.
Severally referred to the Committee on Con-
firmations.
SANITARY SQUAD TO ENFORCE
SANITARY LAWS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, March 27, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communications from
the Health Commissioner and the Associate
Director of the Citizens' Relations Bureau rela-
tive to your resolution of March 6, 1961,
concerning the formulation of a sanitary
squad to enforce the sanitary laws in this
city.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Health Department, March 24, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
After due consideration of the Council reso-
lution of March 6, 1961, and after consulting
with Commissioner Haley and Mr. Elmer Fos-
ter on this matter, I respectfully submit the
following comments and recommendations
which I feel are pertinent to the question of
keeping city streets clean.
City Ordinance, chapter 40- of the Revised
Ordinances of 1947, places the program re-
sponsibility for keeping streets clean under
the Commissioner of Public Works. The
Health Department program responsibility,
in contrast, is mainly directed toward preven-
tion and elimination of nuisances on private
property. However, I wish in no way to im-
ply that the Health Department does not have
a sin-cere interest and responsibility in helping
to further the cause of a cleaner Boston,
whether public or private property is in-
volved.
It is my suggestion that an interdepartmen-
tal committee, comprised of the Public Works
Commissioner, Police Commissioner, Health
Commissioner, Director of Administrative
Services, Corporation Counsel, Director of
Citizens' Relations, be created by the Mayor
to jointly develop a continuing clean-up pro-
gram in which each department's role, re-
sponsibilities, and resources would be identi-
fied, legal questions regarding enforcement
clarified, and a timetable for implementation
would be developed.
I think it is premature to make a decision
at this time as to whether a separate sanitary
squad is needed; and it is my opinion that
the matter of whether or not they wear uni-
forms is of minor significance at least as far
as the Health Department staff is concerned.
I feel, too, that if proper staff work is pro-
vided and if a program which has been de-
veloped by the departments concerned is ini-
tiated, an effective continuing clean-up pro-
gram can be placed in operation.
If additional enforcement manpower is
needed, I am prepared to request from the
Police Commissioner a force of up to ten po-
lice officers who could be assigned to this de-
partment to assist in the effectuation of an-
interdepartmental clean-up program.
Respectfully,
F. Robert Freckleton, M.D.,
Health Commissioner.
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, March 24, 1961.
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Salvatore J. Messina, Executive Director,
19-61 Clean-up Drive, Citizens' Relations.
The interdepartmental committee will be
made up of all department heads and the
meeting has been called for next Wednesday.
At this meeting a subcommittee will be ap-
pointed. It will be made up of the Public
Works Commissioner, Health Commissioner,
Police Commissioner, Fire Commissioner, Cor-
poration Counsel, Director of Administrative
Services, Director of Citizens' Relations, and
the Mayor's Executive Director of Clean Up.
Unless a separate sanitary squad- has special
police powers I do not feel it would serve
any useful purpose. I concur with Dr.
Freckleton that the mere wearing of uniforms
would be of no significance.
Referred to the Committee on Public Serv-
ices and Recreation.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the Committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Dr. George S. Benjamin, for compensation
for damage to oar by snowplow.
Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Bernazzini, to be
reimbursed for expenses incurred in clearing
away roots of tree from sewer pipe at 151
Walworth street, Roslind-ale.
IS. Berry Realty Management, for compen-
sation for damage to fence at 22 Warner
street, Dorchester, during removal of tree.
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Mrs. John S. Brown, for compensation for
damage to property at 11 Kenneth street.
West Roxbury.
Clark & Cook, Inc., for compensation for
damage to car by street sweeping vehicle.
Emory J. Davis, Jr., to be reimbursed as
result of execution issued against him on ac-
count of his acts as employee of Traffic Com-
mission.
Joseph L. Gagan, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by an alleged defect at 25
Buchanan road, Roslindale.
William B. Gallagher, to be reimbursed for
sums withheld from salary as employee of
Printing Department.
James F. Giblin, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of Public Works
Department, Sewer Division.
Margaret Hagopian, for compensation for
damage to car by car of Police Department.
James E. Hardaway, to be reimbursed as
result of five executions issued against him
on account of his acts as employee of Fire
Department.
Daniel F. Harrington, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Fire De-
partment.
Edna. M. Harris, for refund on building
permit.
Angelina Koutrouba, for compensation for
damage to fence at 164 Fairmount street, Dor-
chester, caused by city bulldozer.
Francis E. Lynch, Jr., for compensation
for damage to oar caused by an alleged de-
fect in Walter street, Roslindale.
Pesaturo Company, for compensation for
damage to property at 319 and 321 Meridian
street, East Boston, caused by failure of
water department to shut off water.
James Fucillo, for compensation for dam-
age to oar by city truck.
Charles W. Rafuse, for compensation for
damage to car by fire department employees.
Leonard F. Ricci, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Public Works
Department, Paving Division.
Service Fire Insurance Company of New
York, for compensation for damage to car of
George F. Alexopoulas by vehicle of Fire De-
partment.
Barry Shapiro, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect in Newbury street.
Robert L. Tierney, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Police De-
partment.
PETITION FOR ANNUITY.
Petition of Lena N. Flynn, to be paid
annuity on account of death of her husband,
Williaim J. Flynn, late member of Fire
Department.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
PETITION FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of Cletus H. DuWors, retired mem-
ber of the Police Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, medical and surgical ex-
penses.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held
April 17, 1961, at 10 a.m., on petition of
Trustees of Boston Metropolitan District for
approval of maturities and interest rates of
bonds.
Placed on file.
NOTICE FROM MASSACHUSETTS
TURNPIKE AUTHORITY.
A communication was received from (the
Massachusetts Turnpike Authority transmitting
copy of order of taking No. 15 for location
of additional tunnel between Boston Proper
and East Boston.
Placed on file.
NOTICE FROM STATE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS.
A comimunioation was received from the
State Department of Public Works trans-
mitting copy of order of layout and taking
of section of state highway (John F. Fitz-
gerald Express way).
Placed on file.
NOTICE FROM STATE GOVERNMENT
CENTER COMMISSION.
A communication was received from the
State Government Center Commission trans-
mitting copy of order of taking No. 1 for
location of state office building.
Placed on file.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLES' BONDS.
The constables' bonds of Alfred Blaustein,
Samuel Joseph Fartrell, Salvaitore Grassa, John
W. Herbert, Edward A. Keefe, Bronis Kontrim,
Frank A. Kravitsky, Nathan Kravitsky, Salva-
tore Maffei, Williaim F. McCarthy, William G.
Peters, Raphael R. Rafferty, Oscar G. Ridlon,
Edward J. Rockett, Joseph P. Schrank, Robert
L. Shuman, Jerome Suvalle, Benjamin J.
Tackoff, William. Tepper, and Laurence Wer-
nick, having been duly approved by the
Collector-Treasurer, were received and ap-
proved.
BORROWING CAPACITY OF CITY
FOR 1961.
City of Boston,
Board of Commissioners of Sinking Funds,
March 21, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
At a meeting of the Board of Commissioners
of Sinking Funds held on Tuesday, March 21,
1961, and acting in accordance with the pro-
visions of chapter 93 of the Acts of 1891, the
following vote was
"Voted, To accept the estimate of the City
Auditor and the Collector-Treasurer, as per
the detailed schedule herewith attached, of
the amount which the city will be empowered
to borrow during the fiscal year 1961 within
the debt limit established by law and to certify
the same to the Mayor and the City Council
in accordance with Chapter 93, Acts of 1891,
as amended."
It is estimated that the amount which the
city will be empowered to borrow during the
present municipal year within the debt limit
established by law, subject to the approval
of the Emergency Finance Board, is
$19,4'63,550J17.
Very truly yours,
Joseph Birmingham, Chairman',
George Hansen,
Daniel Weisberg,
Robert D. Patterson,
Board of Commissioners of Sinking Funds.
Joseph P. Lally,
City Auditor-.
James E. Gildea,
Collector-Treasurer.
MARCH 27, 1961
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DEBT INCURRING POWER IN 1961
Total debt incurring power within the debt limit (5 per cent of $1,507,363,849, the average
assessed valuation for three years, less abatements) .¥75,368,192 45
Debt incurred:
Total funded debt, city and county $154,825,500 00
Funded debt outside the debt limit (debt exempted
from the operation of the law limiting municipal
indebtedness) :
City Debt
Traffic Tunnel Debt
Traffic Tunnel Retirement Debt
Rapid Transit Debt
.$60,115,000 00
100,000 00
12,275,000 00
38,203,500 00
110,693,500 00
Funded debt within the debt limit $44,132,000 00
Offsets to funded debt:
Sinking funds ._ $53,808,791 72
Less sinking funds for debt outside
the debt limit:
Permanent Housing
Rapid Transit
Traffic Tunnel
Traffic Tunnel Retirement .
$2,633,737 31
38,203,500 00
103,852 56
12,626,344 13
53,567,434 00
Offsets to funded debt within the debt limit.
241,357 72
Net indebtedness within the debt limit, December 31, 1960 $43,890,642 28
Loans authorized but not issued (within the debt limit) 16,750,000 00
Used debt incurring power within the debt limit
60,640,642 28
Unused debt incurring power within the debt limit, January 1, 1961 $14,727,550 17
Estimated increase during the year by:
Serial bonds within the debt limit, redeemable during year 4,736,000 00
Estimated amount of indebtedness that may legally be incurred within the debt limit
during the municipal year
$19,463,550 17
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations and Finance.
1961 ANNUAL CONFERENCE, UNITED
STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS.
A communication was received from the
United States Conference of Mayors extending
an invitation to the members of the City
Council to attend the 1961 Annual Conference
in Washington, D. C, June ,11-14.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LICENSES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on
Licenses, submitted the following:
Report on petition ((referred February 20)
of South Boston Bowl Arena, Inc., Amos E.
Cowan, 541 East Broadway, South Boston,
for license to operate bowling alleys on the
Lord's day — recommending that the license
be granted.
The report was accepted, and the license
was granted under the usual conditions.
PRINTING REVISED ORDINANCES.
Coun. MCDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordiered, That the City Cleric be authorized
to have printed and bound an edition of
3,000 copies of the Revised Ordinances of
1981, the expense to be charged to the ap-
propriation for City Documents; said edition
to be distributed as follows: 10 copies to each
member of the City Council, 410 copies to
be reserved for distribution under the direction
of the City Messenger to the courts, depart-
ments, other cities and libraries; the remain-
ing 2,500 copies to be sold by the City
Messenger at the price of $3 each and the
income received therefor to be paid to the
Collector-Treasurer and credited to General
Revenue.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Arthur T. Austin
(referred March 20) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
partment — recommending passage of the ac-
companying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Arthur T. Austin, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on February
13, I960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved Iby the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Massachusetts General 'Hospital, Fruit
street $12; "70
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
2. Report on petition of Bernard P. Buckley
((referred March 20) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Bernard P. Buckley, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, imedical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through mo fault of his own While in
the performance of his duty on November 22,
I960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Bernard P. Buckley, petitioner-, 9 Oak
Square avenue, Brighton $5.70
Dr. John J. MeGilli cuddy, 21 Bay State
road 75 00
St. Elizabeth's Hospital, 736 Cambridge
street, Brighton 52 00
Total $132 70
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s:iiil amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
3. Report on petition of Patrick Callaghan
(referred March 20) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of tne accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of (the General Laws,
upon petition of Patrick Callaghan, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on December
24, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to
the following the amounts stated:
Patrick Callaghan, petitioner, 10 Arch-
dale road, Roslindale $7 50
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit
street 58 60
Total $66 10
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
4. Report on petition of Edward J. Corbett
(referred March 6) to be reimbursed as a
result of an execution issued against him on
account of his acts as a employee of the
Public Works Department, Highway Division —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That the sum of four hundred
eighty-two dollars ninety^three cents ($482.93),
be allowed and paid to Edward J. Corbett,
in reimbursement for amount of execution
issued against him on account of 'his acts
as an employee of the Public Works Depart-
ment, Highway Division, said sum to _ 'be
charged to the appropriation for Executions
of Court, Damage Claims, and Reimbursements.
5. Report on petition of George V. English
(referred March 20) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of George V. English, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, [medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a iresult of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on December
15, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire C'omnrissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
George V. English, petitioner, 86 Saf-
ford street, Hyde Park $46 45
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 218 10
Dr. Joseph F. Dorsey, 697 Cambridge
street, Brighton 5 00
Dr. John J. McGillicuddy, 21 Bay State
road 5 00
Total $274 55
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
6. Report on petition of Lester W. Franklin
(referred March 20) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained -while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Lester W. Franklin, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a iresult of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on November
9, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. John J. Todd, 587 Beacon street $86 00
Ideal Drug Company, 1357 Blue Hill
avenue, Mattapan 24 83
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 250 80
Total $360 63
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
7. Report on petition of Joseph T. Heim
(referred March 20) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a iresult of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Joseph T. Heim, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on December
13, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $156 75
Dr. James C. Walker, 264 Beacon
street 25 00
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 10 00
Total $191 75
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions for Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
S. Report on petition of Carleton W. Mayer
(referred March 20) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Carleton W. Mayer, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own in the
performance of his duty on February 16,
1959, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline $15
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 20
Total $35
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
9. Report on petition of Francis X. Mayo
(referred March 20) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— -recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Francis X. Mayo, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on November
27, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
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mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Francis X. Mayo, petitioner, 460 East
Eighth street, South Boston $3 63
Dr. Jules H. Shaw, 510 Commonwealth
avenue 27 00
Total $30 63
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
10. Report on petition of John J. McCarthy
(referred March 20) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John J. McCarthy, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on December
24, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
John J. McCarthy, petitioner, 18 New-
bern street, Jamaica Plain $11
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
11. Report on petition of John J. McHugh
(referred March 20) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John J. McHugh, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on December
14, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
St. Elizabeth's Hospital, 736 Cambridge
street, Brighton $23
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
12. Report on petition of John G. Monteiro
(referred March 20) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
■ — recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
_ Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John G. Monteiro, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on June 19,
1958, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. Jules H. Shaw, 510 Commonwealth ,
avenue $52
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
13. Report on petition of John T. O'Halloran
(referred March 20) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses Incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him -white in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John T. O'Halloran, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on December
4, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester
avenue, Dorchester $313 50
Dr. James C. Walker, 264 Beacon
street 150 00
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 55 00
Total $518 50
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
R eimbu rs em en ts .
14. Report on petition of Thomas J.
O'Laughlin (referred March 20) for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury sustained by him while in the perform-
ance of his duty as a member of the Fire
Department — recommending passage of the
accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100' of chapiter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Thomas J. O'Laughlin, a
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on
January 7, 1961, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner
and approved by the Corporation Counsel, to
the following the amount stated:
Dr. Arthur F. Glennon, 632 Columbia
road, Dorchester $140
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
R eimburs erne n ts .
15. Report on petition of Thomas J.
O'Laughlin (referred March 20) for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury sustained by him while in the perform-
ance of his duty as a member of the Fire
Department — recommending passage of the
accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Thomas J. O'Laughlin, a
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on
August 9, il960, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner
and approved by the Corporation Counsel, to
the following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $56
Dr. Simon Horenstein, 264 Beacon street.... 25
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 15
Total $96
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
16. Report on three petitions of James V.
Shea (referred February 6) to be reimbursed as
a result of seven executions issued against him
on account of his acts as an employee of
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the Public Works Department, Highway Divi-
sion— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That the sum of thirteen thousand
twenty-four dollars and fifty cents ($13,024.50)
be allowed and paid to James V. Shea in
reimbursement for seven executions issued
against hirn on account of his acts as an
employee of the Public Works Department,
Highway Division, said sum to be charged to
the appropriation for Executions of Court,
Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
17. Report on petition of Daniel J. Sweeney
(referred March 20) to foe reimbursed as a
result of an execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Boston Police Department, Division 1 — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of one hundred
ninety-one dollars ($191), be allowed and
paid to Daniel J. Sweeney, in reimbursement
for amount of execution issued against him
on account of his acts as an employee of the
Police Department, Division 1, said sum to be
charged to the appropriation for Executions
of Court, Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
18. Report on petition of John J. Tremen-
tozzi (referred March 20) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— 'recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John J. Trementozzi, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on June 6, 1959,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended by
the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated :
John J. Trementozzi, petitioner, 37
Dana avenue, Hyde Park $6 25
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 80 00
Dr. Paul I. O'Brien, 1101 Beacon street,
BrookLine 30 00
Total $116 25
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Rei mibu rsements .
19. Report on petition of John F. White
(referred March 20) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department—
recommending passage of /the accompanying
order :
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John F. White, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own in the
performance of his duty on December 7, 1960,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by
the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amount stated:
John F. White, petitioner, 49 West Eagle
street, East Boston $72
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
20. Report on petition of Francis J. Wil-
helm (referred March 20-) to be reimbursed
as a result of three executions issued against
him on account of his acts as an employee
of the Public Works Department, Sanitary
Division — recommending passage of the ac-
companying order:
Ordered, That the sum of nine hundred
twenty-one dollars and seventy-five cents
($921.75) be allowed and paid to Francis J.
Wilhelm, in reimbursement for three execu-
tions issued against him on account of his
acts as an employee of the Public Works De-
partment, Sanitary Division, said sum to be
charged to the appropriation for Executions
of Court, Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
21. Report on. petition of William F. Wright
(referred March 20) for indemnification for
■hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— -recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of William F. Wright, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on May 22,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $15
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Count, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONFIRMA-
TIONS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
Report on appointment by the Mayor (re-
ferred March 20) of Norman Marcus as con-
stable with authority to serve civil process
upon filing of bond for the term ending April
30, 1962 — recommending the appointment be
confirmed.
The report was accepted, and the appoint-
ment was confirmed.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Coffey, the Council
voted to take a recess at 2.45 P.M., subject to
the call of the Chair. The members reas-
sembled in the Council Chamber and were
called to order by President McDONOUGH
at 5.18 P.M.
At 5.20 P.M., Councillor Coffey moved that
the Council take a recess subject to the call
of the Chair. The motion was lost, yeas 2,
nays 6:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, McDonough — 2.
Nays — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Hines,
IanneUa, Kerrigan, Sullivan — 6.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Executive Com-
mittee, submitted the following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred March 13) for sale of surplus pdgs
at House of Correction, Deer Island — recom-
mending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed.
HEARING RE DISPOSITION OF LAND AND
BUHLDINGS ON DOVER STREET.
Coun. HINES offered the following:""
Ordered, That through his Honor the Mayor,
on an order pending before the City Council
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Committee on Public Lands relative to the
disposal of the former laundry building and
equipment of the Park Department, the Super-
intendent of the City Hospital and the Penal
Institutions Commissioner shall inspect the
said 'equipment forthwith and report at
11 A.M. on Thursday, March 30', 1961, to the
said committee at the Council Chamber as to
the desirability, and feasibility of these two
departments acquiring the laundry equipment
in whole or in part; be it further
Ordered, That the Corporation Counsel, the
Chairman of the Real Property Board, and
the Park Commissioner appear before the said
committee to report on this matter and all
proposed transfers pending before the com-
mittee.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
Adjourned at 5.2© P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Hines, to meet on Monday, April 3,
1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: AU debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
City op Boston
Administrative Services Department
Printing osgaggSsB Section
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CITY OF BOSTON
Proceedings of City Council
Monday, April 3, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 p.m.,
President MoDONOUGH in the chair. Absent,
Councillor White.
The Reverend Peter A. Shakalis, Curate at
St. Joseph's Rectory, Allen street, West End,
was escorted to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE REVEREND
PETER A. SHAKALIS.
In the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Almighty and most merciful Father, being
mindful of Thy gracious providence we bow
our heads in suppliant adoration. With
grateful hearts we thank Thee for Thy many
blessings and humbly ask forgiveness for
ever having transgressed Thy commandments.
Enlighten our minds, we beseech Thee,
O Lord, and strengthen our wills so that
we may see what we ought to do and have
the courage to do what is just and right
in the deliberations before us. May we per-
form our duties in these most perilous times
for the benefit of Thy people in our beloved
city.
Grant us Thy grace, we implore Thee,
never to swerve from the determination to
serve our fellow men by being faithful to
Thee, who livest and reignest forever. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Hines, the Council
voted to take a recess at 3.10 p.m., subject
to the call of the Chair. The members re-
assembled in the Council Chamber and were
called to order by President McDONOUGH
at 4.17 p.m.
JURORS DRAWN.
Jurors were drawn in the manner pre-
scribed by law, Councillor Connolly presiding
at the box, in the absence of the Mayor,
viz. :
Sixty-four traverse jurors, Superior Criminal
Court, to appear May 1, 1961:
Frank Amato, Ward 1; Bernard B. Morse,
Ward 1; William Farrell, Ward 2; Gerard P
Twohig, Ward 2; Charles F. Cashman, Ward 3
Eddie Y. Gorgodian, Ward 3; Richard J
Sullivan, Ward 3; Harold W. Hall, Ward 4
Raymond L. Pittman, Ward 4; David B
Chapin, Ward 5; William D. Cotton, Ward 5
Doris Peabody, Ward 5; Thomas D. Rogers
Ward 5; William J. Boyle, Ward 6; John J
Doyle, Ward 6; William R. Harris, Ward 7
Adolphis Rancourt, Ward 7; Leo Feagin,
Ward 8; Angelo Fusato, Ward 8; Charles
H. F&ison, Ward 9; Andrew C. Giles, Ward
9; Wilbur C. Burrell, Ward 10; Gerard P.
McGloughlin, Ward 10; Marie C. Rossi, Ward
10; Susan B. Lightning, Ward 11; Cyril
Miller, Ward 11; Frederick Zahn, Ward 11;
Thomas W. Philpot, Ward 12; Fred Small,
Ward 12; Walter C. Wayne, Jr., Ward 12.
Raymond S. Baker, Ward 13; Mary G.
Salvo, Ward 13; Vincent V. Shannon, Ward
14; Francis E. Moberg, Ward 15; George W.
Anderson, Ward 16; Thomas F. Burke, Ward
16; Peter A. DeLuca, Ward 16; Paul D.
Hapgood, Ward 16; John F. McCabe, Ward
16; Rita M. McCarthy, Ward 16; Charles F.
Mahoney, Jr., Ward 16; Joseph F. Pizzarello,
Ward 16; Robert M. Burke, Ward 17; William
F. Carey, Jr., Ward 17; Edward P. Luosey,
Ward 17; Norman J. McLean, Ward 17;
Alphonse O. Dudley, Ward 18; John G.
Galvin, Ward 18; Frederick L. Gleason, Ward
18; Matthew E. MeNeely, Ward 18; Daniel
T. Bermingham, Ward 19; Frank A. Fasulo,
Ward 19; Helen L. Ammidown, Ward 20;
Joseph T. Morrissey, Ward 20; Arthur D.
Ryan, Ward 20; James P. Travers, Ward 20;
John C. Harper, Ward 21; Jacob A. Israelson,
Ward 21; Michael F. MacDougall, Ward 21;
Hugh L. Morrison, Ward 21; Charlotte K.
Siff, Ward 21; Edward C. Hoffman, Ward 22;
Robert A. Lord, Ward 22; David D. O'Keefe,
Ward 22.
One hundred thirty-seven traverse jurors,
Superior Civil Court, to appear May 1, 1961:
Frank Denaro, Ward 1; Benjamin Gregory,
Ward 1; Paul F. Marrone, Ward 1; Emildo
Pappalardo, Ward 1; George Penta, Ward 1;
Arthur E. Pinkham, Ward 1; James Reilly,
Jr., Ward 1; Eugene Sanchez, Ward 1;
Armando Srroibaldi, Ward 1; Joseph Siraco,
Ward 1; Nicholas Zeoli, Ward 1; Richard
W. Quinn, Ward 2; Rocco Albanese, Ward 3;
Thomas J. Franey, Ward 3; Alfred LaMonte,
Ward 3; Melvin L. Lewis, Jr., Ward 3; George
A. Merrill, Ward 3; Joseph S. Shea, Ward 3;
Joseph S. Belanger, Ward 4; James B.
Johnson, Ward 4; Samuel Rudkin, Ward 4;
John W. Ames, Jr., Ward 5; Katherine
Beers, Ward 5; Marguerite I. Coughlin, Ward
5; Harold T. Fuller, Ward 5; Robert J. St.
Sauveur, Ward 5; Maurice H. Wolf, Ward
5; George F. Holland, Ward 6; Patrick
Mastrotto, Ward 6; John P. Moloney, Ward
6; Francis Nelson, Ward 6; Glenn J. Ray,
Ward 6; Charles W. Shaughnessey, Ward 6;
Joseph B. Sullivan, Ward 6.
Henry A. Buckley, Ward 7; Vincent A.
Deren, Ward 7; John F. Finnegan, Ward 7;
Anna Kinski, Ward 7; John Montanes, Ward
7; William J. Stearns, Ward 7; James Wade,
Ward 7; Donald L. Finamore, Ward 8; James
Darby, Ward 9; Wilson J. Smalls, Ward 9;
Eileen Boudrot, Ward 10; Elizabeth B. Brill,
Ward 10; Susanne W. Buchanan, Ward 10;
Walter E. Bunker, Ward 10; Ellen C. Cream,
Ward 10; Francis J. Farmer, Ward 10; Caro-
lina Gentile, Ward 10; Louis Matthews, Ward
10; Arthur F. Collins, Ward 11; Clifford S.
Davis, Ward 11; Walter F. Gover, Ward 11;
James M. Hoey, Ward 11; Charles R. Keough,
Ward 11; Phillip J. McKinnon, Ward 11;
Joseph L. Sullivan, Ward 11; Henry Anderson,
Ward 12; Samuel Anderson, Ward 12; Walter
F. Clouse, Ward 12; Leroy R. Fergus, Ward
12; Thomas D. Lindsay, Ward 12; James
Whitehead, Ward 12; Joseph Coleman, Ward
13; Christy A. Gustafson, Ward 13; John
G. O'Brien, Ward 13; Michael J. Rizzo, Ward
13, Letitia E. Stephenson, Ward 13; Vincent
A. Vosolo, Jr., Ward 13.
Francis Alford, Ward 14; Joseph J. David-
son, Ward 14; Doris Farrier, Ward 14;
Samuel Goldring, Wai^d 14; Lillian Goldstein,
Ward 14; Abraham Jepsky, Ward 14; Sala
Kalter, Ward 14; Irving Kane, Ward 14;
Joseph Kaplan, Ward 14; Theodore King,
Ward 14; Robert F. Wilson, Ward 14; James
W. Bulge, Ward 15; John Gorham, Ward 15;
James J. Hill, Ward 15; Nicholas R. Martin,
Ward 15; William J. O'Connell, Ward 15;
Milton L. Parks, Ward 15; Ronald M. Cham-
bers, Ward 16; Ralph Arthur Farnam, Ward
16; Robert B. Hutchison, Ward 16; Ralph
J. LeBlanc, Ward 16; James F. Loughlin,
Ward 16; William MacLeod, Ward 16; James
J. Niles, Ward 16; Paul F. Norton, Ward
16; Ralph L. Edlund, Ward 17; Mary T.
Glynn, Ward 17; Harold H. Kaplan, Ward
17; John V. Loughman, Ward 17; James C.
McElaney, Ward 17; Manuel A. Rose, Ward
17; Robert A. Saunders, Ward 17; James F.
Trainor, Ward 17; Edward F. Walsh, Ward 17.
Anthony Colella, Ward 18; Robert T. Ever-
son, Ward 18; Nunzio Fiorenza, Ward 18;
Chester A. MacDonald, Ward 18; Jack W.
Silverman, Ward 18; J. Frank Soeldner, Ward
18; James E. Cowles, Ward 19; William F.
Craven, Jr., Ward 19; Olin G. Frausel, Ward
19; Francis A. Hannigan, Ward 19; James
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E. Montagne, Ward 19; Mark A. Nathan,
Ward 19; Frederick A. Stackhouse, Ward 19;
Clifford D. Stewart, Ward 19; Margaret M.
Sullivan, Ward 19; Edward J. Duffey, Ward
20; William L. Dunphy, Ward 20; Joseph
R. Harris, Ward 20; Richard G. McAllister,
Ward 20; John F. Sullivan, Ward 20; Robert
S. Sullivan, Ward 20; Claude V. Deering,
Ward 21; John Butler, Ward 22; Edward
D. Canty, Ward 22; John J. Clifford, Jr.,
Ward 22; John J. Connors, Ward 22; William
G. Corrigan, Ward 22; Robert W. Jordan,
Ward 22; Arthur Kimball, Ward 22; Richard
B. Magee, Ward 22; Marguerite G. Mulvaney,
Ward 22; William K. Talley, Ward 22.
REPAVING OR RECONSTRUCTING
ASHMONT STREET.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, March 30, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication from
the Commissioner of Public Works concern-
ing your order of March 6, 1961, relative to
the repaving or reconstructing of Ashmont
street, from Dorchester avenue to Neponset
avenue.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
March 15, 1961.
Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your referral of
March 8, 1961, asking for consideration and
report on City Council order of Mai^eh 6,
1961, which requests1 that Ashmont street,
Dorchester, from Dorchester avenue to Nepon-
set avenue, be repaved or reconstructed in
connection with the 1961 street construction
program.
Please be advised that this project has
been scheduled to be included in the 1961
Chapter 90 program for reconstruction.
Respectfully yours,
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
Placed on file.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Albino Barbati, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect at Maverick and
Havre streets, East Boston.
Anne Barden, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect at 1072 Dor-
chester avenue.
James F. Burke, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Police
Department.
M. Frances Fair, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect at Mason
and West streets, Boston.
Michael J. Gerrior, for compensation for
damage to car by police wagon.
Mary E. Gillis, for compensation for damage
to car by snowplow.
Ideal Tomato Company, for compensation
for damage to property at 92 Commercial
street, caused by water leak.
Lillian V. Lundgren, for compensation for
damage to clothing caused by nail protruding
from chair in City Hospital.
William V. Lydon, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Police
Department.
Roddie Mclnnis, for compensation for dam-
age _ to property at 117 Sycamore street,
Roslindale, caused by water.
John E. Odenweller, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Public
Works Department, Highway Division.
Peter N. Paige, for compensation for dam-
age to car by police oar.
Vincent Raffaele, for compensation for
damage to property at 254 Bremen street,
East Boston, caused by employees of Public
Works Department.
Monica H. Savage, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect at 994
Dorchester avenue.
Francis L. Toomey, for compensation for
damage to car caused by an alleged defect
in Bynner street.
Clara S. Ward, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by vehicle of Police Depart-
ment.
PETITION FOR ANNUITY.
Petition of Mary M. Johnson, to be paid
annuity on account of death of her husband,
Martin J. Johnson, late member of the Fire
Department.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held
April 17, 1961, at 10 A.M., on petition of
Trustees of Boston Metropolitan District for
approval of maturities and interest rates of
bonds.
Placed on file.
APPROVAL OP CONSTABLES' BONDS.
The constables' bonds of Henry Atwood,
Alfred Berman, Sidney Cohen, John D. Cole,
John A. D'Arcy, Willioni J. Donovan, Albert
E. Doody, Arthur A. Guanino, Thomas F.
Kelley, Jacob P. Kohan, Mark H. Krafsur,
Clifford L. Smith, Michael J. Smith, and
Louis Yacker, having been duly approved by
the Collector- Treasurer, was received and
approved.
DESIGNATION OF DAVID LASKER.
Notice was received from the Mayor of
the designation of David Lasker, 190 Sherman
road, West Roxbury, to be chairman of the
Board of Election Commissioners for the term
of one year beginning April 1, 1961.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE.
Councillor SULLIVAN, for the Committee
on Appropriations and Finance, submitted
the following :
April 3, 19G1.
Report op the Committee on Appropriations
and Finance.
On the message of the Mayor and appropriations
and tax orders for the year 1961, submitted by the
Mayor on February 6, 1961, your committee sub-
mits the following report:
At a meeting of the City Council Committee on
Appropriations and Finance, held on Thursday,
February 9, 1961, it was the decision of the com-
mittee to review the following 1961 department
budgets as a committee of the whole, on the dates
specified:
1. Police Department, March 1, 10 a.m.
2. Public Works Department, March 2, 10 a.m.
3. Hospital Department, March 3, Long Island
and Sanatorium, 10 a.m., Boston City Hospital,
2 P.M.
4. Library Department, March 7, 10 a.m.
5. Real Property Department, March 8, 10 a.m.
6. Welfare Department, March 8, 2 p.m.
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7. Fire Department, March 9, 10 a.m.
8. Parks and Recreation Department, March
10, 10 A.M.
9. Assessing Department, March 14, 10 a.m.
10. Redevelopment Authority, March 15,
2 P.M.
The remaining items were reviewed by the
following subcommittees:
1. Councillors James S. Coffey and John
Patrick Connolly.
2. Councillors William J. Foley, Jr., and John
E. Kerrigan.
3. Councillors Peter F. Hines and Christopher
A. Iannella.
Each subcommittee was assigned a particular
group of departments and budget analysts to
assist the committee in its review of the budget
of the particular departments. These assignments
are attached hereto.
Recommended Cuts by Committee on
Appropriations and Finance.
Real Property Department
Property Division No. 29 $38,950
Building Division No. 20 25,000
No. 29 3,000
Fire Department
No.
2G
18,000
No.
27
10,000
No.
29
6,000
Executions of Court, Damage
Claims and Reimbursements 50,000
Your committee respectfully recommends that
the appropriations and tax orders for the year 1961,
submitted by the Mayor on February 0, 1901, be
passed with reduced items as shown on the above
schedule.
For the Committee,
Thomas A. Sullivan, Chairman.
The report was accepted.
Coun. COFFEY moved that action on the
budget cuts, as recommended by the committee,
be taken up item by item. The motion was
carried.
The recommendation of the committee to
reduce by $66,950, Real Property Department,
Item 2, Contractual Services, was passed, yeas 5,
nays 3.
Yeas — Councillors Foley, Hines, Iannella, Ker-
rigan, Sullivan — 5.
Nays — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Mc-
Donough — 3.
The recommendation of the committee to re-
duce by $34,000, Fire Department, Item 2,
Contractual Services, was rejected, yeas 3, nays 5:
Yeas — Councillors Foley, Iannella, Sullivan — 3.
Nays — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Hines,
Kerrigan, McDonough — 5.
The recommendation of the committee to reduce
by $50,000, Executions of Court, Damage Claims,
and Reimbursements, Special Appropriations, was
The budget as submitted by the Mayor and as
amended was passed, yeas 8, nays 0.
Yeas — Councillors, Coffey, Connolly, Foley,
Hines, Iannella, Kerrigan, McDonough, SuHivan
—8.
Nays — '0.
REPORT OF BUDGET HEARINGS HELD BY THE COMMITTEE ON
APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE.
Budget Hearings.
Subcommittee, Councillors Coffey and Connolly
Tuesday, February 21, 1961.
Budget Analyst Goldrick Date Time
Registry of Deeds 2/21/61 11.00 a.m.
Courthouse Custodian
Supreme Judicial Court
Superior Court, General Expenses 2/21/61 11.15 a.m.
Superior Court, Civil Clerk's Office "
Superior Court, Criminal Session
Municipal Court, City of Boston 2/21/61 11.30 a.m.
Boston Juvenile Court
Superior Court, Court Officers' Division
Superior Court, Probation Department 2/21/61 11.45 a.m.
Civil Defense . . . . ' .
Traffic Department
Licensing Board
Budget Analyst McNeill
Administrative Services
Administrative Division 2/21/61 12.15 p.m.
Art Commission
Budget Division
Complaints Division 2/21/01 12.30 p.m.
Personnel Division
Purchasing Division
Purchasing Division, Office Supplies Account 2/21/61 12.45 p.m.
Purchasing Division, Printing Section
Subcommittee, Councillors Hines and Iannella
Thursday, February 23, 1961.
Budget Analyst Byrne
Mayor's Office
Office Expenses
Conventions, etc
Public Celebrations .
Civic Improvement Committee
Delinquency Prevention
Budget Analyst Glynn
Veterans' Services Department
Veterans' Services
Graves Registration
Budget Analyst Cunningham
Charlestown Court
East Boston Court
South Boston Court
Dorchester Court .
Roxbury Court
West Roxbury Court
Brighton Court
Chelsea Court
Date
2/23/61
2/23/61
2/23/01
Time
2.00 p.m.
2.30 p.m.
3.00 p.m.
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Subcommittee, Councillors Coffey and Connolly
Friday, February 24, 1961.
Budget Analyst McNeill Date
Building Department
Building Department 2/24/01
Board of Appeal
Zoning Adjustment Board
Board of Examiners . . .
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission ........
Law Department
Law Department 2/24/01
Workmen's Compensation ..........
Workmen's Compensation Service
Pensions and Annuities
City 2/24/01
County
Income
Jail 2/24/01
Medical Examiner, North
Medical Examiner, South
Associate Medical Examiner, North 2/24/01
Associate Medical Examiner, South
Time
11.00 A.M.
11.30 a.m.
11.45 A.M.
12.00 NOON
12.15 r.M.
Subcommittee, Councillors Foley and Kerrigan
Tuesday, February 28, 1901.
Budget Analyst Byrne Date Time
Treasury Department
U. S. Bond Allotment Plan 2/28/61 10.30 a.m.
Treasury-Collecting
Board of Sinking Funds .
Collecting-Treasury (Income — Water Service) "
City Council
City Council . 2/28/01 11.00 a.m.
City Council Proceedings
City Documents
Election 2/28/61 11.30 a.m.
Auditing Department
Auditing Division 2/28/01 12.00 noon
Execution of Courts
Reserve Fund
Middlesex County Training School
Social Law Library
Mental Illness
City Clerk 2/28/01 2.00 p.m.
Retirement Board 2/28/01 2.15 p.m.
Finance Commission 2/28/01 2.30 p.m.
Health Department
Health Department 2/28/01 3.00 p.m.
Weights and Measures
Registry Division
City Record 2/28/01 2.45 p.m.
Penal Institutions
Central Office 2/28/01 4.00 p.m.
House of Correction "
MINORITY REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE.
Coun. FOLEY, a member of the Committee
on Appropriations and Finance, submitted the
following:
Minority Report of Committee
on Appropriations and Finance.
Re Budget of Boston Redevelopiment Authority:
Your committee heard the Boston Redevelop-
ment Authority budget on March 15 and March
16, 1981. Present at one time or another
were Joseph Lund, Authority Chairman; James
Colbert, Authority Treasurer; and Stephen
McCloskey, member. Also present were Ed-
ward Logue, Development Administrator, and
Donald Graham, Planning Administrator.
At the conclusion of these two days of
hearings, it w-as my strong impression that
the Redevelopment Program of the City of
Boston suffers acutely from the lack of a sound
informed perceptive and constructive body of
criticism of the program, extremely novel and
experimental in nature as it is. One must be
present at a hearing where the program is
analyzed to realize that the Development Ad-
ministrator meets any sort of criticism, good
or bad, sound or unsound, fair or unfair, with
precisely the same reaction, namely and to wit,
faintly concealed exasperation. On the theo-
ry that no man is omniscient, I shall proceed
to here record my impressions.
It appears to me that the talil of bookkeep-
ing and auditing procedures is wagging the
dog of our renewal program. There appears
to be a preoccupation with the policy of
charging every imaginable expense off against
the federal program to the point where for
negligible savings matters of great moment
are left unattended so that at some time in
the future we may obtain a small federal
credit. I shall try to offer examples of what
I mean below.
Program of Boston Redevelopment Authority.
The Boston Redevelopiment Authority is pres-
ently responsible for the planning progiraim of
the City of Boston and the redevelopiment and
renewal efforts of the City of Boston. The
Development Administrator Edward Logue in
addition to these enormous responsibilities is
also, outside the Authority, responsible for
the office of Development in the Mayor's Office.
Therefore, the Authority is responsible for
planning and renewal, and the Development
AdministratoT Edward Logue is responsible
for planning, renewal, and development. I
shall treat these matters separately.
Development.
The City of Boston needs new taxable prop-
erty. The property, to substantially aid the
city in her fiscal difficulties, should be com-
mercial and industrial in nature and should
yield substantial taxes. There are many areas
in the city where such new business property
might be located. There is no necessary coin-
cidence between such areas and the renewal
program. As a matter of fact, there are many
sites in the city considerably removed from
the geographical bounds even of our general
neighborhood renewal programs which offer
g'reat promise for development. The problem
of commercial enterprise wishing to locate in
Boston ought to be given some attention in.
this context. The City of Boston itself owns
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properties and will have available property
from time to time in the future located well
outside even our general neighborhood renew-
al plan areas which could be sold under de-
velopment deed for private development. Yet
in spite of all this, the Director of Develop-
ment in the Mayor's office will not be respon-
sible for such activities. The man responsible
will be found on the staff of the Boston Re-
development Authority, and the Development
Administrator Edward Logue made it quite
plain in the answer's to repeoted questions that
significant development opportunities, as far
as he was concerned, would be found almost
exclusively in redevelopment projects after
the federal program began rolling. In an-
swer to the repeated question "What should
the city do with surplus lands outside any
possible renewal and redevelopment areas"? I
think it is not being unfair to say that the
Development Administrator showed very little
interest. Boston needs development. If de-
velopment comes after clearance, all well and
good, but if development can be immediately
and directly achieved, why wait for the federal
program to produce desirable land and sites?
Furthermore, the federal program is not par-
ticularly aimed at producing valuable devel-
opment sites but has other primary objectives.
If the city has development land or could ac-
quire such land well outside any possible re-
newal area, why must we wait? What if the
firm wishing to locate in Boston immediately
and not especially interested in waiting sev-
eral years for a site produced by clearance
somewhere in the city, will not wait?
ISlpielcificailly relating to the budget as pre-
sented, the office of the Development in' the
Mayor's office appears to be charged primarily
with code enforcement. Here the concept of
the Development Administrator appears to be
to develop a code enforcement program to be
financed as a demonstration program with
federal money. The Development Adminis-
trator was pressed as to what to be done in
the meanwhile until such a program was un-
derway. He seemed not to be especially con-
cerned and to be relying on a program to be
developed eventually. With this I cannot eon-
cur. It seems to me that code enforcement
ought to be a continuing thing, that the prob-
lem is simply to appoint a person in the
Mayor's office who can demand services from
various departments involved, Health, Build-
ing, Fire, and possibly other departments, in
the name of the Mayor in such a way that
the men he needs will be immediately pro-
vided him to do a comprehensive inspection
job where needed. Such a program ought to
be always in hand, it ought not to be left to
coordinating committees and should be under
way right now. Again obsession with the
idea of saving a few dollars by doing this
under a federal grant later seems to me to
overemphasize budgetary considerations and
ignore matters of greater and certainly imme-
diate importance.
Planning.
The most startling revelation to me arising
from these hearings was that it appeared that
the Boston Redevelopment Authority is not
aware that it is now responsible for planning
in the City of Boston. There appears to be
a confusion to the effect that planning is
somehow or other one part of a renewal pro-
gram. This is simply not so. A renewal
program is only a part of a planning program.
The planning function is higher and broader
and antecedent to the renewal function. It
appears to me that the planning function has
been subordinate to the renewal function to
the detriment of the city, and that the justifi-
cation for doing so is that the Planning De-
partment can thereby be supported with fed-
eral money by charging their activities to va-
rious federal programs.
There appears to me to be some confusion
as to lines of responsibility with respect to the
Planning Department of the Boston Redevel-
opment Authority. It appears quite clear that
the Development Administrator is superior to
the Planning Administrator where the_ Plan-
ning Department is doing work which is part
of a renewal effort. Where the Planning De-
partment is doing work unrelated to the re-
newal effort, it appears to me that the lines
of authority are almost undefined. When the
Boston Redevelopment Authority was asked
whether planning policy had been laid down
concerning the recently proposed extension of
the Metropolitan Transit Authority the Board
indicated that not only had such policy on be-
half of the City of Boston, not been estab-
lished, the Board had not even considered that
it was in any way responsible for the prob-
lem. It further appeared that the Transpor-
tation Division of the Planning Department
of the Redevelopment Authority is being es-
tablished in suoh a way that about half the
cost thereof can be charged against various
federal programs. To try in this manner to
save $36,000 in the year 1.961 When our share
of the Metropolitan Transit Authority deficit
will be in the order of $14 million would seem
to me to establish once and for all that the
city cannot tie every important activity to a
long-range federal program and still be ready
to move here and now. I suggest most strongly
that a qualified person be immediately retained
to advise the city in this area without regard
to relating his activities to a federal program
to be developed years hence.
Renewal.
If one fact more than any other was
emphasized by the hearings, it was that the
basic underlying premise of our renewal effort
is to scale it, pace it, and precisely admin-
ister it, in suoh a way as to charge off
every last possible penny to federal projects.
As various difficulties were suggested, the
Development Administrator repeatedly re-
ferred to various amendments to the National
Housing Act which have been proposed or
will be proposed, and he indicated that he
considered that practically all of them would
eventually be accepted. I believe that the
plea for massive federal aid to cities is justi-
fied. I have been for some time a fairly close
observer of the problems of this particular
municipality. The Development Administrator
has equally closely observed the problems and
has been concerned with the problems of this
municipality and another one. I have no doubt
that there are men, the age of the Develop-
ment Administrator, with his enthusiastic in-
terest in the problem at hand, serving in the
United States Armed Forces, and I am sure
that such "bright young men'" can make out
an excellent case for spending considerably
more federal money on national defense than
we are presently doing. I have no doubt that
there are other "bright young men" closely
involved in the problems of agriculture who
are equally persuaded that massive federal
funds for agriculture are needed before fed-
eral activities are expanded in other places.
I am well aware that there are "bright young
men" interested and sincerely devoted to the
cause of world peace who believe that we
must use federal money to massively improve
the economy of the Continent of Africa. There
are others who believe that India should be
the recipient of our bounty.
There is no question that there are many
"bright young men" who believe that our des-
tiny lies in outer space and that huge quanti-
ties of federal moneys ought to be spent in
that direction. Let us hope that the Presi-
dent and the Congress decide to shower the
federal bounty on municipalities primarily.
Certainly they have been largely ignored until
now. But let us also in the meanwhile guard
against the possibility that emergencies may
arise and that there just may not be enough
federal money to cover all the numbers on
teh board.
Let us realize also that cities compete with
one another and it is somewhat unlikely that
the federal government will intervene in this
competition in support of projects basically
designed to help one city surpass another. The
federal program is aimed at alleviation of
sociological ills, not economic ones.
Finally, let us do what can be done now
even if in so doing we run the risk of losing
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some federal credits here and there to pay a
few technicians.
The man who is the last final complete and
ultimate authority in the field of urban, re-
newal has unfortunately not as yet been bom.
WiLLrAM J. Foley, Jr., Member,
Committee on Appropriations and Finance.
Placed on file.
MORE REPRESENTATIVE ART EXHIBIT
AT ANNUAL ARTS FESTIVAL.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
In view of the City Council's approval of
the appropriation for the Boston Arts Festi-
val, be it ordered that the Boston Arts Festi-
val Committee assure a more representative
art exhibit in its Tenibh Annual Arts Festival
by adoption of a two-jury selection method
between contemporary and traditional art or
expansion to a balanced jury system.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
ELECTION OF DOCUMENT CLERK IN
CITY MESSENGER'S DEPARTMENT.
Coun. COFFEY offered the following:
Ordered, That the City Council now pro-
ceed to the election of the Document Clerk in
the City Messenger Department to fill the
vacancy caused by the retirement of Thomas
W. McMahon.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
The roll was called with the following re-
sult :
For Nicholas J. DIMella: Councillors Coffey,
Connolly, Foley, Bines, IanneMa, Kerrigan,
McDonough, Sullivan — '8, and Nicholas J. Di-
Mella was declared elected Document Clerk
in the City Messenger Department.
APPOINTMENT OF ANTHONY MARMO.
Coun. COFFEY offered the following:
Ordered, That effective April 5, 1961, An-
thony Marmo be, and he is hereby, appointed
in the service of the Clerk of Committees
Department in the position of temporary clerk
until the fifth Wednesday of May, 1961, at a
salary of $89:50 per week, to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Nicholas J. Di-
Mella.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of LeRoy J. Ma-
honey (referred March 20), retired member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical and medical expenses
incurred by him as a result of an injury sus-
tained while in the performance of his duty
as a member of the Fire Department — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100B of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of LeRoy J. Mahoney, 9 Downer
court, Dorchester, a former member of the
Fire Department, retired for accidental dis-
ability, for indemnification for hospital, surgi-
cal and medical expenses incurred as a result
of an injury received through no fault of his
own while in the performance of his duty,
there be allowed and paid, as certified by the
panel appointed under the provisions of said
section, to the following the amounts stated:
Dr. Paul I. O'Brien, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $10
Dr. Alfred W. Branca, 196 Astoimont
street, Dorchester 10
Total $20
said sum to be paid from any appropriation
suitable for the purpose of this section.
2. Report on petition of Nora Muldoon
(referred October 17, 1960), to be paid an
annuity on account of the death of her hus-
band, James. Muldoon, late member of the
Police Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 89A, chapter 32 of the General Laws,
an annuity of $1,500 be allowed and paid to
Nora Muldoon, widow of James Muldoon, late
member of the Police Department, who died
on October 7, 1960, on account of injuries
received in the performance of duty, said
annuity to continue so long as she remains
unmarried; such payments to date from Oc-
tober 7, I960, and to be charged to "the ap-
propriation for Police Department Pensions
and Annuities.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
VACATIONS TO POLICE OFFICERS.
Coun. IANNELLA offered the following:
Ordered, That chapter 598 of the Acts of
1967 entitled "An Act Relative to Vacations
for Police Officers in the City of Boston" be,
and hereby is, accepted.
On motion of Councillor Iannella, the order
was referred to the Committee on Legislative
Matters.
RECESS.
Coun. COFFEY moved to take a recess for
the purpose of going into Executive session.
The motion was defeated, yeas 2, nays 6:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, McDonough — 2.
Nays — 'Councillors Connolly, Foley, Hines,
Iannella, Kerrigan, Sullivan — 6.
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS IN CLERK
OF COMMITTEES DEPARTMENT.
Coun. MoDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That effective April 5, 1961, the
followingHnamed persons be, and hereby are,
appointed in the service of the Clerk of Com-
mittees Department to the positions set against
their respective names, until the fifth Wednes-
day of May, 1961, at the salaries in effect
for them on April 4, 1961:
Francis R. Burke, temporary clerk.
Agnes G. Dinsmore, temporary clerk-recep-
tionist.
Edmund T. Doyle, Jr., temporary clerk.
Michael A. Flynn, temporary clerk.
Jeanne Silver, temporary clerk-stenographer.
Thomas M. Travers, temporary clerk.
Arthur Vaughan, temporary clerk.
Frances B. Winn, temporary clerk.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
Adjourned at 5.4'5 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Hines, to meet on Monday, April 10,
1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: AU debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on flic
in office of City Clerk.)
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings ot City Council.
Monday, April 10, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 p.m..
President McDONOUGH in the chair. Absent,
Councillors Bines and White.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Eternal Father, this prayer will consume
but one minute, but brief as it is, it is
the sincere public recognition that Thou
art the source of all wisdom and power, it
is the fervent prayer of city officials who are
keenly aware of their great responsibility
and humbly seek Thy promised help to fulfill
it, of me who suffers like anyone else from
the sting and the cut of tongue or pen of
critics and ask Thy grace to bear it patiently,
of councillors who bear the burden of the
poor, the heartbroken, and bewildered people
of the city and in this prayer fervently seek
the light to guide them and the strength to
support them.
As men who sought and received this
public office they fervently desire to be chan-
nels of Thy grace, to bring faith where there
is doubt; hope where there is despair; harmony
where there is discord; light where there is
darkness, and joy where there is sorrow. But
all this is vain, empty, and all is folly if
they do not in prayer seek these powers from
Thee, their ultimate and only source. Unless
the Lord build the city, they labor in vain
that build it. Once built it is greater folly
to run it without the Lord.
In the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council,
the Mayor submitted the following appoint-
ment:
Weigher of Goods for the term ending
April 30, 1962: Arthur Connors, 8 Winship
street, Brighton.
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
EVACUATION DAY PARADE TO START
AT NOON.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, April 7, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication from
the 1961 Evacuation Day Parade adjutant
concerning your resolution of March 20, 1961,
relative to serious consideration of starting
the parade at noontime in the year 1962.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
April 4, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mayor Collins:
With reference to the inquiry to you from
the Boston City Council relative to an earlier
starting time for the annual Evacuation Day
Parade, please be advised that we took this
matter up with the Armed Forces some years
back.
At that time, various branches of the Armed
Forces were agreeable to be on hand to start
the parade at 1 P.M., provided that we would
supply them with lunch. This was impossible,
because of the large expense involved, and
the matter has not been discussed since that
time.
Sincerely yours,
Michael J. Coyne,
Parade Adjutant, 1961.
In connection with the foregoing message,
Councillor Foley offered the following:
Moved, That the Evacuation Day Committee
be requested, through his Honor the Mayor,
to again explore the possibility of starting
the parade at the hour of twelve o'clock.
The motion was carried.
The foregoing message was placed on file.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
Claims.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Helen Baluszaitis, for compensation for in-
juries and damage to property caused by an
alleged defect at 443 West Broadway, South
Boston.
Mary M. Bergen, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect in Eliot
street, Boston.
Leo E. Conley, to be reimbursed as result
of an execution issued against him on account
of his acts as employee of Fire Department.
John E. Callaghan, for compensation for
damage to car caused by an alleged defect in
Kenmore square.
Paul P. Cambria, for compensation for dam-
age to property and personal injuries caused
by fire apparatus.
Richard F. Connolly, for compensation for
damage to car caused by snow and ice from
roof of Court House.
Paul J. Hastings, to be reimbursed as result
of execution issued against him on account
of his acts as employee of Fire Department.
William B. Heyward, for compensation for
damage to car by police car.
Simon Kaplan & Co., for compensation for
damage to car of Abraham Tabachnick by
city truck.
James J. Kelley, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 49 Union avenue, Jamaica
Plain, caused by fire apparatus.
Marie T. Machain, for compensation for
damage to property at 75 Guernsey street,
caused by snowplow.
Raymond L. Nault, for compensation for
damage to car by truck of Water Division.
Helena Nelson, for compensation for per-
sonal injuries and damage to property caused
by an alleged defect at 1430 Commonwealth
avenue.
Joseph J. Otto, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in performance
of duty as employee of Fire Department.
Aubrey H. Rogers, for compensation for
damage to car by city truck.
John J. Stronach, to be reimbursed as result
of two executions issued against him on ac-
count of his acts as employee of Police De-
partment.
Edward M. Sullivan, Jr., for compensation
for damage to motor vehicle by snowplow.
Helen J. Sullivan, for compensation for
damage to property at 60 Redlands road, West
Roxbury, caused by backing up of sewage.
Ettore W. Tosi, for compensation for dam-
age to car by fire apparatus.
PETITION FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of Thomas J. Kavanaugh, retired
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, medical and surgical
expenses.
Referred to the Committee on Claims,
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NOTICE FROM STATE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Notice was received from the State Depart-
ment of Public Safety, Division of Fire Pre-
vention, of dismissal of appeal of Harry J.
Morrin from action of Committee on Licenses
of the City of Boston in granting license to
Paul Mannos for storage of flammables at
1455-1461 Tremont street, Roxbury.
Placed on file.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLES' BONDS.
The constables' bonds of John Blaney,
Joseph A. Cappadona, James M. Concannon,
David Dolinsky, Roland W. Golden, Abner
Goldkrand, Philip Goldstein, Saul Gorfinkle,
Anthony Iantosca, Carl I. Lipkind, Harvey
Lipson, Marcus Norman, Frank A. Mitchell,
Andrew A. Raffoni, Walter Anthony Roman,
Martin J. Ryan, Philip Siganoff, Morton
Silver, Solomon Spack, and Theodore J. Zabor-
ski, having been duly approved by the Collec-
tor-Treasurer, were received and approved.
APPOINTMENT OF GEORGE M.
ROMANOS, JR.
Notice was received from the Mayor of the
appointment of George M. Romanos, Jr., 56
Arborway, Jamaica Plain, to be a member
of the Board of Election Commissioners for
the term ending April 1, 1965, vice Perlie
Dyar Ghase, term expired.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. (Report on petition of Emory J. Davis,
Jr. (referred March 27), to be reimbursed
as a result of an execution issued against
him on account of his acts as an. employee
of trie Traffic Department — recommending
passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of seven hundred
ninety-five dollars be allowed and paid to
Emory J. Davis, Jr., in reimbursement for
amount of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Traffic Department, said sum to be charged
to the appropriation for Executions of Court,
Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
2. Report on petition of James E. Hard-
away (referred March 27) to be reimbursed
as a result of five executions issued against
him on account of his acts as an employee
of the Fire Department — recotmimendiing pas-
sage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of nine hundred
seventy-five dollars be allowed and paid to
James E. Hardaway in reimbursement for
amount of five executions issued against him
on account of his acts as an employee of
the Fire Department, Engine 2'9, said sum
to be charged to the appropriation for Exe-
cutions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
3. Report on petition of Kathleen Paiige
(referred December 27, 1960), to be paid an
annuity on account of the death of her hus-
band, Clarence H. Paige, late member of the
Police Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 89A, chapter 32 of the General Laws,
an annuity of $1,600' be allowed and1 paid to
Kathleen Paige, widow of Clarence H. Paige,
late member of the Police Department who
died on> May 22, I960, on account of injuries
received in the performance of duty, said
annuity to continue so long as she remains
unmarried; such payments to date from May
22, 1©60, and to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Police Department Pensions and
Annuities.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
SALUTE TO BOYS' CLUB OF BOSTON
AND BOYS' CLUBS OF AMERICA.
Coun. MoDONOUGH offered the fallowing:
Whereas, The week of April 10 to April 16
marks the observance of National Boys' Club
Week;
Where, The Boys' Club National Move-
ment was founded in the City of Boston in
1906 and is now an organization of national
and international prominence and influence
celebrating its 56th year;
Whereas, These clubs do outstanding work
not only in strengthening of bodies and bet-
terment of the minds of our young Americams,
but also teach them the true meaning of
democracy and prepare them through com-
petition and brotherhood to be responsible,
honest, self-reliant leaders of the future; and
Whereas, "Help Build Juvenile Decency,"
theme of National Boys' Club Week, stresses
the often forgotten fact that the great ma-
jority of Aimerican boys are essentially decent
youngsters; that the objective of the Boys'
Clubs of America, as a weapon in the pre-
vention of juvenile delinquency, is to provide
constructive guidance when and where it
counts and to help today's boys grow into
tomorrow's responsible citizens;
Resolved, That the Boston City Council, in
meeting assembled, salutes the Boys' Club of
Boston and the Boys' Clubs of America
for the splendid work they have done in the
past, and are now doing, in molding the boys
of today to become good citizens of tomorrow.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
NAMING OF SQUARE IN HONOR OF
JOHN WALSH.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Ordered, That the Committee to Memorialize
Veterans be requested, through his Honor
the Mayor, to name the square at the junc-
tion of Pontiac and Cherokee streets John
Walsh Square, in honor of Private First Class
John Walsh who was killed in action on March
11, 1945, while serving in the U. S. Marines.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
NAMING OF SQUARE IN HONOR OF
VICTOR P. PLASSON.
Coun. KERRIGAN offered the following:
Ordered, That the Committee to Memorialize
Veterans be requested, through his Honor the
Mayor, to name the square at the junction of
Shepherd avenue and Huntington avenue Staff
Sgt. Victor P. Plasson Square, in honor of
Staff Sgt. Victor P. Plasson who was killed
in action on November 27, 1'943, in Luxem-
burg, Germany, while serving in Company A
of the 8th Infantry.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
IMPROVEMENTS TO SOUTH BOSTON
MUNICIPAL BUILDING.
Coun. KERRIGAN, FOLEY, and SULLI-
VAN offered the following:
Ordered, That the Assistant Commissioner
of Real Property be requested, through his
Honor the Mayor, to make a survey of the
South Boston Municipal Building with a view
to taking care of the muoh^needed repairs
not only to the building but to the equipment
therein.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
Adjourned at 2.30 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Connolly, to meet on Monday, April 17,
1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings ot City Council.
Monday, April 17, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 p.m.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair. Absent,
Councillor White.
The Reverend Howard P. Kellett, of the
Old North Church, Boston, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY REV. HOWARD P.
KELLETT.
Almighty God, who hast given us this good
land for our heritage, we humbly beseech
Thee that we may always prove ourselves
a people mindful of Thy favour and glad to
do Thy will. Bless our land with honorable
industry, sound learning, and pure manners.
Save us from violence, discord, and confusion;
from pride and arrogancy, and from every
evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion
into one united people the multitudes brought
hither out of many kindreds and tongues.
Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to
whom in Thy name we entrust the authority
of government, that there may be justice
and peace at home, and that, through obedi-
ence to Thy law, we may show forth Thy
praise among the nations of the earth. In
the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with
thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer
not our trust in Thee to fail; all which we
ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The meeting opened with the salute to
the Flag.
APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointment:
Weigher of Coal for the term ending
April 30, 1962: Donald J. Birmingham, 73
Broadway, Somerville.
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 FOR EREC-
TION OF SHELTER BUILDING, WEST
NEWTON STREET.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, April 17, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I am in receipt of the attached communica-
tion from the Commissioner of Parks and
Recreation, requesting funds for the erection
of a shelter building in connection with the
development of a play area on the former site
of the Girls' High School Building, West
Newton street, South End.
I submit herewith an order for the appro-
priation of $25,000 from the Sumner Traffic
Tunnel Receipts, chapter 598, Acts of 1958,
part 2, to Parks and Recreation Department,
and respectfully recommend its adoption by
your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Parks and Recreation Department,
April 4, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
Under date of March 21, 1961, publicly
advertised bids were opened at the Parks and
Recreation Department office for the develop-
ment of a play area on the site of the Girls'
High School building, West Newton street,
South End. A contract for development of
this area has been awarded.
In connection with this development, it
is my considered opinion that we should erect
on the site a small field house which would
contain a meeting room, a room for the
playground director or custodian, sanitary
facilities, and a locker room for supplies and
materials. The building would be of a new
modern type of construction now used in
many cities throughout the country. It would
also include an adjacent sheltered area open
on the sides, which could be used for outdoor
games or as a resting place for mothers and
children.
It is estimated that the cost of this building
will be $25,000. Funds are not available
within the regular Parks and Recreation
Department budget for the erection of this
building. I therefore request that your Honor
arrange for setting up of an appropriation
so that we might proceed with the work.
Respectfully yours,
Martin F. Walsh, Commissioner.
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 63 of chapter 44 of the General Laws,
the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000) be, and hereby is, appropriated
from the account, Sumner Traffic Tunnel
Receipts, chapter 598, Acts of 1958, part 2,
to be expended by the Parks and Recreation
Department for the erection of a shelter
building, West Newton street, as follows:
Erection of Shelter Building, West
Newton street, South End $25,000
Referred to the Committee on Appropria-
tions and Finance.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.: '
Claims.
Ada Berkman, for compensation for injuries
caused iby an alleged defect at 309 Blue Hill
avenue, Roxbury.
Buckley and Scott, for compensation for
damage to truck by dump truck.
Bridget Cantwell, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at 73
Dresser street, South Boston.
Americo Cavallaro, for compensation for
damage to car by car of Long Island Divi-
sion, Hospital Department.
Citizens Casualty Company of New York,
for compensation for damage to car of Harry
Sterin by fire engine.
La Notizia Publishing Company, for com-
pensation for damage to property at 30-34
Battery street, caused by seepage from sewer
system.
Francesco Liuzza, for compensation for
damage to property at 46 Savin Hill avenue,
caused by break in fire hydrant.
John F. MacDonald, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Public
Works Department, Highway Division.
Ralph Sbordoni, for refund on two applica-
tions for building permits.
PETITION FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of Charles N. Vogel, retired mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
CONSTABLES' BONDS.
The constables' bonds of Bennett A. Cohen
Cole, Edward A. DeSimone, Melvin Hentoff,
Charles I. Lesser, Samuel Levinson, Joseph
Maremburg, Louis H. Oppenheim, Whitney A.
Rogovay, Robert T. Smith, and Frank D.
Tuttavilla, having been duly approved by the
Collector-Treasurer, were received and ap-
proved.
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APPOINTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SANITATION INSPECTORS.
Notice was received from the Health De-
partment of the appointment of Lawrence E.
Hession, James F. Mulrooney, and Joseph
Bruno as temporary environmental sanitation
inspectors.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMISSION RE
REORGANIZATION OF ASSESSING
DEPARTMENT.
City of Boston,
Finance Commission, April 14, 1961.
To the Honorable the City Council.
The Finance Commission of tihe City of Bos-
ton wishes to express its views with respect to
the proposed ordinance under consideration
which looks to a reorganization of the Assess-
ing Department.
The Commission supports the several pro-
visions of the ordinance with the exception
of the provision which relates to the Board
of Review. The specific element in this pro-
vision which appears questionable is that the
Board of Review is to:
"Report to the Commissioner of Assessing
its findings and recommendations . . . in-
cluding such suggestion for settlement . . .
the Board may think proper." (It appears
that the Commissioner has final authority.)
This appears to be a departure from the
pattern recommended in the Reeves report
which was published by the Finance Com-
mission in 1948, and submitted to the Mayor
and Council. The author of that report spec-
ified a Board of Review enjoying an indepen-
dent status. In fact, he suggested that the
composition of such an independent board
be representatives of the areas of law, realty,
and construction.
The proposed ordinance has the Board re-
port to the Commissioner of Assessing; this
obviously weakens the independent character
of the Board of Review.
The survey group which has been studying
the operations of the Assessing Department
has come up with an impressive chart of
reorganization which emphasizes internal con-
trol. The provisions of this chart, however,
below the level of associate commissioner, are
not spelled out in the proposed ordinance.
The nearest reference to a basis for such
internal reorganization is that part of the
ordinance which provides that:
"Said Board shall divide the Assessing
Department from time to time into a real
estate appraisal division, a statistical re-
search division, and such other divisions as
said Board shall adjudge necessary for the
proper conduct of the department."
As a matter of fact, the internal organi-
zation below the level of associate commis-
sioner could apparently be done under the
existing ordinance.
There are several shortcomings of the pro-
posed ordinance with respect to the Board
of Review contemplated by that ordinance.
01.) It is important that a Board of
Review have an independent status as a
means of reducing the workload of cases
pending before the Appellate Tax Board.
As of December SI, 1960, there were 9,700
Boston cases pending before the Appellate
Tax Board.
(2.) If the taxpayer is denied an in-
dependent review board, his redress must
lie in the expensive and lengthy process of
the Appellate Tax Board proceedings.
(3.) The presence of the Director of
Research and Standards on the Board of
Review, as proposed in the ordinance, raises
a dilemma. The Division of Research and
Standards was finally established as an
important progressive step in assessing ad-
ministration. It would seem that the full
time and attention of the Director would
be needed in this important work. If he
is also required to meet the heavy demand
on his time imposed by membership on the
Board of Review, obviously the Division of
Research and Standards must suffer.
The principal question rasied by the Finance
Commission in examining the proposed ordi-
nance, relates to the Board of Review.
Respectfully submitted,
Edward W. Brooke, Chairman,
Roger J. Abizaid, M.D.,
Maxwell B. Grossman,
Anthony J. Young,
Joseph P. McNamara,
The Finance Commission.
Thomas J. Murphy,
Executive Secretary.
Placed on file.
SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR TRAFFIC
OFFENSES.
The following was received:
Boston Traffic Department,
April 17, 1981.
To the Honorable the City Council of the
City of Boston.
Gentlemen:
Subject to your approval, the Boston Traffic
Commission, acting under the fifth papagraph
of section 20A of chapter 90 of the General
Laws, as appearing in section 3 of chapter
233 of the Acts of 1961, has this day by
regulation established a schedule of fines for
offenses subject to said section 20A committed
in the City of Boston. The vote adopting
that regulation is submitted herewith for your
approval.
You will note that the fines established
are the same as those in force under said
section 2'0A immediately prior to the taking
effect of said chapter 233. To avoid any
question as to those fines remaining in force
until a new schedule is established by the
Boston Traffic Commission and approved by
your Honorable Body, it is respectfully urged
that the vote submitted herewith be approved
at your meeting today.
Respectfully,
Boston Traffic Commission,
Thomas J. Griffin, Chairman.
Voted, That pursuant to the fifth paragraph
of section 20A of chapter 90 of the General
Laws, as appearing in section 3 of chapter
233 of the Acts of 1961, Article X of the
Traffic Rules and Regulations of the City
of Boston in force under chapter 263 of the
Acts of 1929, as amended, be, and the same
hereby is, amended by inserting after section
1 the following section:
Section 1A. Schedule of Fines for the Non-
Criminal Disposition of Parking Viola-
tions.
The fine which, if paid, shall operate under
section 20A of chapter 90 of the General
Laws as a final disposition of an offense
subject to said section committed in the city
of Boston shall be as follows:
In Downtown Boston.
For the first offense subject to said section
committed by the offender in the calendar
year within the jurisdiction of the court and
in the downtown area of the City of Boston
as defined in the sixth sentence of section 2
of chapter 263 of the Acts of 1929 as appear-
ing in section 5 of chapter 233 of the Acts
of 1961, $1.
For the second, third, fourth or fifth such
offense so committed in the calendar year, $2.
For the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth,
eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth, or
fifteenth such offense so committed in the
calendar year, $3.
For the sixteenth or subsequent such of-
fense so committed in the calendar year, $5.
Outside Downtown Boston.
For the first offense subject to said section
committed by the offender in the calendar
year within the jurisdiction of the court and
in the city of Boston but not in the aforesaid
downtown area thereof, nothing.
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For the second, third, fourth or fifth such
offense so committed in the calendar year, $1.
For the sixth or subsequent such offense
so committed in the calendar year, $2.
Whenever it becomes necessary to ascertain
whether a person owning two or more motor
vehicles is chargeable as such owner with a
first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh,
eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, thir-
teenth, fourteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth, or
subsequent offense, such question shall, in the
case of vehicles singly registered, be deter-
mined separately with respect to the par-
ticular vehicle involved in suoh violation and,
in the case of vehicles subject to section 5
of said chapter 90, with respect to the par-
ticular number plate or plates used on the
vehicle involved in such violation at the time
thereof.
The provisions of this section shall be con-
strued not as new enactments but as a con-
tinuation of those provisions of section 20A
of chapter 90 of the General Laws which
were applicable to the City of Boston im-
mediately prior to the taking effect of chapter
233 of the Acts of 1961.
Attest :
William T. Doyle,
Deputy Commissioner and Secretary.
Ordered, That the vote passed this day by
the Boston Traffic Commission under the fifth
paragraph of section 20A of chapter 90 of
the General Laws, as appearing in section 3
of chapter 233 of the Acts of 1961, amending
Article X of the Traffic Rules and Regulations
of the City of Boston by inserting after sec-
tion 1 a Section 1A establishing a schedule
of fines for offenses subject to said section
20A committed in the City of Boston which
is but a continuation of the fines applicable
in this city under said section 20A immediately
prior to the taking effect of said chapter 233
be, and the same hereby is, approved.
On motion of Councillor Connolly, the rules
were suspended, and the order was passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following :
1. Report on petition of Lillian U. Winn
(referred January 9) to be paid an annuity
on account of death of her husband, William
J. Winn, late member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompany-
ing order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of
section 89A, chapter 32 of the General Laws,
an annuity of $1,500 be allowed and paid to
Lillian U. Winn, widow of William J. Winn,
late member of the Fire Department, who
died on December 14, 1960, on account of
injuries received in the performance of duty,
said annuity to continue so long as she re-
mains unmarried; such payments to date from
December 14, 1960, and to be charged to the
appropriation for Fire Department Pensions
and Annuities.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR FOLEY.
Coun. FOLEY, upon receiving unanimous
consent to make a statement, expressed his
opinion that he thought another position
ought to be created in the Administrative
Services Department in addition to the posi-
tion of Director of Administrative Services
to take care of the burden of details which
now falls upon the Director of Administrative
Services.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
CONFIRMATIONS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Con-
firmation, submitted the following:
1. Report on appointments by the Mayor
(referred March 27) of Robert M. Willey,
Kenneth C. Gerrish, and Benjamin H. Adler
as weighers of goods for the term ending
April 30, 1962 — recommending that appoint-
ments be confirmed.
2. Report on appointment by the Mayor
(referred March 27) of Benjamin H. Adler
as weigher of coal for the term ending
April 30, 1962 — recommending that the ap-
pointment be confirmed.
3. Report on appointment by the Mayor
(referred March 27) of Charles W. Wright
as constable with authority to serve civil
process upon filing of bond for the term end-
ing April 30, 1962 — recommending that the
appointment be confirmed.
The reports were accepted, and the ap-
pointments were severally confirmed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
LANDS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Public
Lands, submitted the following:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred March 20) for transfer of
land on Temple and River streets in Dor-
chester to Civil Defense Department — that
same ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
was passed, yeas 8, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Foley,
Hines, Iannella, Kerrigan, McDonough, Sul-
livan— 8.
Nays — 0.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred December 27, 1960) for sale
of land on Albany street to W. L. Mead,
Inc. — that same ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
was given its first reading and passage, yeas
6, nays 2:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Hines,
Iannella, Kerrigan, Sullivan — 6.
Nays — Councillors Foley, McDonough — 2.
The order was assigned for 14 days for
final action.
CONFERENCE WITH MAYOR RE CON-
STRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL AUDI-
TORIUM.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Ordered, That the President advise his
Honor the Mayor that at its next regular
session the City Council desires to recess to
the Mayor's Office to meet with the Mayor
and the City Auditorium Commission for the
purpose of discussing the advisability of im-
mediate construction of the auditorium near
the so-called Prudential Center independently
of all other plans and programs for the area.
The order was passed, yeas 4, nays 2:
Yeas — Councillors Foley, Hines, McDonough,
Sullivan — 4.
Nays — Councillors Connolly, Iannella — 2.
Voting Present — Councillor Kerrigan.
Coun. IANNELLA moved reconsideration
of the foregoing vote.
The motion was lost.
EXPENDITURE OF PRIVATE FUNDS FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO PARK DEPART-
MENT PROPERTY.
Coun. HINES, offered the following:
Ordered, That the Corporation Counsel
forthwith render an opinion to the City Coun-
cil and the Park Commissioner as to whether
private organizations (such as the Little
League) may with the assent of the Park
Commission enter upon Park Department
property and expend private funds for struc-
tures and incidentals to their recreational
activities.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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INSPECTION OF HOSPITAL BY CIVIC
COORDINATING COMMITTEE.
Conn. FOLEY offered the following:
Be it Resolved, That the Civic Coordinating
Committee be cordially invited to inspect the
Boston City Hospital, the Long Island Hos-
pital, and the Sanatorium in company with
the Hospital Committee of the City Council
at a time convenient to the Civic Coordinating
Committee.
The resolution was adopted under suspension
of the rules.
REVIEW OF PROGRESS OF URBAN
RENEWAL PROGRAM.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
That the Chairman of the Committee on
Urban Redevelopment, Rehabilitation and Re-
newal arrange for a program of regular re-
view of progress of our urban renewal pro-
gram on at least a quarterly basis, such review
including attendance of at least the Board
members of the Boston Redevelopment Au-
thority and the Development Administrator
at meetings of the Committee on Urban Re-
development, Rehabilitation and Renewal.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
Adjourned at 4.17 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Hines, to meet on Monday, April 24,
1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1V47.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
City of Boston
Administrative Services Department
Printing eflSjSao. Section
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings oi City Council.
Monday, April 24, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 p.m.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair. Absent,
Councillor White.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Eternal and Gracious Father, we humbly
beseech Thee as a token of Thy divine favor
to bless, guide, and protect the President of
•this great Republic in these days of peril
and increased international tension. Upon
the good people of this city, its Mayor and
these Thy servants in the City Council, we
fervently implore Thee to shower Thy richest
of graces. May the spirit of unity and con-
cord among all our people be strengthened.
Help us by Thy mercy to stand courageously
for what is right and what is fair and to
follow faithfully what we hold to be honest
and true. Inspire all men and nations to
find their joy and blessedness in walking the
ways of righteousness and of peace, of good
will and mutual trust. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
SALE OF FIRE STATION AT 84 NORTH-
AMPTON STREET TO CLUB 575 COR-
PORATION.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, April 10,1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication received
from Albert F. Donnelly, Assistant Commis-
sioner of Real Property, recommending the
sale of the abandoned fire station at 84 North-
ampton street to Club 575 Corporation, to-
gether with a proposed form of order and
recommend its adoption by your Honorable
Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Real Property Department,
April 10, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
and City Council.
Gentlemen:
The United Packinghouse, Food and Allied
Workers, AFL-CIO, Local 575, has requested
the opportunity to purchase the land and build-
ing at 84 Northampton street, Boston, for the
purpose of conducting therein the business
of the union. The union has previously
leased space at 132 Hanover street, Boston,
which lies within the proposed site of the
new Government Center. Within the past
few weeks, the premises were seriously dam-
aged by fire, and the need to find new
quarters is immediate.
The building at 84 Northampton street
consists of an abandoned fire station placed
in the control of the Public Buildings Depart-
ment many years ago. It is my determina-
tion that the premises are no longer required
for public purposes, and I recommend the
sale of the property to Club 575 Corporation
for the sum of $2,600. This corporation was
formed to hold title to the real estate of
Local No. 575.
Respectfully,
Albert F. Donnelly,
Assistant Commissioner.
Whereas, The City of Boston is the owner
in fee of approximately three thousand eight
hundred forty-three (3,843) square feet of
land at 84 Northampton street, Boston, held
by the Real Property Department; and
Whereas, The Assistant Commissioner of
Real Property of the City of Boston has
determined that said land and buildings are
no longer required for public purposes; now
therefore it is hereby
Ordered, That the Mayor of the City of
Boston be, and he hereby is, authorized to
sell a certain parcel of land on the easterly
side of Northampton street, Boston, bounded
and described as follows:
Northeasterly by Northampton street, forty
(40) feet; northwesterly by land now or
formerly of Suffolk Storage and Warehouse
Company, ninety-six and 15-100 (96.15) feet;
southwesterly by land now or formerly of
Hotel and Railroad News Company, forty (40)
feet, and southeasterly by land now or formerly
of Hotel and Railroad News Company, ninety-
six (96) feet, containing approximately three
thousand eight hundred forty-three (3,843)
square feet of land, and shown on a plan
marked "City of Boston, Northampton Street,
Boston Proper, December 16, 1946, Thomas
F. McGovern, Chief Engineer, Street Laying-
Out Department," and to execute and deliver
an instrument in writing to Club 575 Cor-
poration, a Massachusetts corporation, con-
veying to Club 575 Corporation, for the sum
of twenty-six hundred (2,600) dollars all of
the City of Boston's right, title, and interest
in and to the parcel of land hereinbefore
described.
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEE FOR
ABSTRACT COPY OF BIRTH, MAR-
RIAGE, OR DEATH.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, April 21, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Chapter 215 of the Acts of 1961 provides
for a fee of 50 cents for furnishing an abstract
copy of a record of a birth, marriage, or
death, effective June 8, 1961. To eliminate
any contention that this act does not apply
to Boston because of St. 1949, c. 222, em-
powering the City of Boston to fix by ordi-
nance certain fees and charges, the wise
course would seem to be to implement St. 1961,
c. 215, in Boston, by an ordinance under
St. 1949, c. 222. Accordingly, I recommend
adoption of the ordinance transmitted here-
with fixing at 50 cents the fee for the furn-
ishing of an abstract copy of a record of a
birth, marriage, or death.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-one.
An Ordinance Establishing a Fee for Furnish-
ing an Abstract Copy of a Record of a
Birth, Marriage, or Death.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows :
Section 1. Section 1 of chapter 30 of the
Revised Ordinances of 1961 is hereby amended
by inserting after clause (34) the following
clause:
(34A) Birth, Marriage or Death, Abstract
Copy of Record of. The fee of the city regis-
trar for furnishing an abstract copy of a
record of a birth, marriage or death shall be
50 cents.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect
on the effective date of chapter 215 of the
Acts of 1961.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
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PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Joseph Bova, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of Public Works
Department, Sanitary Division.
James F. Connolly, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Parks
and Recreation Department.
Sumner Jacobs, doing business as Dedham
Poultry, for compensation for damage to
property at 1449 Washington street, caused
by water.
" Marie G. McKim, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at Franklin
and Devonshire streets.
Old Colony Insurance Company, for com-
pensation for damage to car of Matthew
Glynn by fire truck.
Joseph C. Petrucci, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Police
Department.
Timothy F. Sullivan, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect in Park
Safely Parking Lot.
Kalem Tasselari, for refund on victualler's
license.
Antonio and Angelina Zaia, for compensa-
tion for damage to property at 46-50 Savin
Hill avenue and 1090-1100 Dorchester avenue,
caused by break in water main.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLES' BONDS.
The constables' bonds of Francis J. Con-
cannon, Arthur N. Gordon, George D. Lam-
brenos, Charles Lewis, John L. McLaughlin,
Nicholas A. Perrotti, Edward J. Pinta, Isaac
Shulman, Samuel L. Strikoff, Sidney Williams,
and Charles Wright, having been duly ap-
proved by the Collector-Treasurer, were re-
ceived and approved.
APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY FINANCE
BOARD OF LOANS FOR ADDITIONAL
DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT AND
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC
WAYS OR PERMANENT PAVING.
The following was received:
Tihe Coimmonwealth of Massachusetts,
Emergency Finance Board,
April 20, 19'61.
Mr. Walter J. MaUoy,
City Clerk.
Dear Sir:
I am enclosing two votes passed by this
Board on Afrril 20, 19'61, authorizing the City
of Boston to incur indebtedness of $2,000,009
for construction of public ways, and $3,000,000
for purchase of departmental equipment.
Very truly yours,
Herman B. Dine, Secretary.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Emergency Finance Board,
April 18, 1961.
At a meeting of the Emergency Finance
Board of the Commonwealth, held on the
18th day of April, 1961, a majority of said
Board being present, the following vote was
unanimously passed:
Voted, That in accordance with the provi-
sions of section 10 of chapter 44 of the Gen-
eral Laws, as amended by chapter 56 of the
Acts of 1952, and chapter 99 of the Acts of
195'9, approval is hereby granted to the City
of Boston for the authorization of indebted-
ness in the amount of two million dollars
($2,000,000), as authorized by vote of the
City Council on March <6, 1961, and as ap-
proved by his Honor the Mayor on March 8,
1961, in excess of its normal limit of indebted-
ness as prescribed by said section 10, said
amount to be used for the construction of pub-
lic ways or permanent paving.
Emergency Finance Board,
By Bernard Solomon, Chairman,
Alec J. Strzepek,
James P. Boyle,
John T. Driscoll,
Herman B. Dine, Secretary.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Emergency Finance Board,
April 18, 19-61.
At a meeting of the Emergency Finance
Board of the Commonwealth, held on the 18th
day of April, 19>61, a majority of said Board
being present, the following vote was unani-
mously passed :
Voted, That in accordance with the provi-
sions of section 10 of chapter 44 of the
General Laws, as amended by chapter 56 of
the Acts of 1952, and chapter 99 of the
Acts of 1959, approval is hereby granted to
the City of Boston for the authorization of
indebtedness in the amount of three million
dollars ($3,000,000), as authorized by vote
of the City Council on March 13, 1961, and
as approved by his Honor the Mayor on
March 14, 1961, in excess of its normal limit
of indebtedness as prescribed by said section
10, said amount to be used for additional
departmental equipment.
Emergency Finance Board,
By Bernard Solomon, Chairman,
Alec J. Strzepek,
James P. Boyle,
John T. Driscoll,
Herman B. Dine, Secretary.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF HENRY A. SCAGNOLI.
Notice was received from the Mayor of
the appointment of Henry A. Scagnoli, 33
Bexley road, West Roxbury, to be director
of Administrative Services in the Admin-
istrative Services Department for the term
expiring on the first Monday of the January
following the next biennial municipal election
at which a mayor is elected, vice John P.
McMorrow, resigned.
Placed on file.
DESIGNATION OF HENRY A. SCAGNOLI.
Notice was received from the Mayor of
the designation of Henry A. Scagnoli, Director
of Administrative Services, to be temporary
Fire Commissioner.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
ORDINANCES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on
Ordinances, submitted the following:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and
ordinance (referred February 27) Reorgan-
izing the Assessing Department — recommend-
ing that the same ought to pass.
The report was accepted.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following two
amendments:
That section 2 of the proposed ordinance
as it amends section 5 of chapter 3 of the
Revised Ordinances of 1961, be amended, so
that paragraph 2 of said section 5 of chapter
3 of the Revised Ordinances of 1961 reads
as follows:
The Deputy Assessors shall be compensated
as if they held an office allocated to Grade
No. 40 of the Compensation Plan from time
to time in effect for the County; Assistant
Assessors lawfully required to devote at least
35 hours a week to their work with their
written consent shall be compensated as if
they held an office allocated to Grade No. 30
of said Compensation Plan; and other as-
sistant assessors shall be compensated as if
they held an office allocated to Grade No. 15
of said Compensation Plan.
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That section 4 of the proposed ordinance
as it amends chapter 5, section 1 of the
Revised Ordinances of 1961, be amended so
that the said chapter 5, section 1 of the
Revised Ordinances of 1961 reads as follows:
Section 1. Department and divisions. There
shall be in the city a department known as
the Assessing Department which shall be
under the charge of a Board consisting of
an officer known as the Commissioner of
Assessing, a resident and registered voter of
the City of Boston for a period of three years
next prior to the date of his appointment,
appointed by the Mayor for a term expiring
on the first Monday of the January following
the next biennial municipal election at which
a Mayor is elected, and two other officers
known as the Associate Commissioners of
Assessing, each appointed by the Mayor for
a like term. The Mayor shall from time to
time by writing filed with the City Clerk
designate one of the Associate Commissioners
of Assessing as the Associate Commissioner
of Assessing for Motor Vehicle Excises, and
the other Associate Commissioner of Assess-
ing for Poll Taxes.
Coun. HINES offered the following amend-
ment:
The ordinance submitted by the Mayor on
February 27, 1961, entitled: "Ordinances Re-
organizing Assessing Department" shall be
amended as follows:
After the second sentence, concluding with
the word "subordinates," chapter 5, section
2 of the ordinance, there shall be inserted
as follows: Anything in this section or
ordinance or other ordinance to the contrary
notwithstanding, immediately upon passage of
this ordinance, as hereby amended, the Com-
missioner of Assessing shall designate and
appoint in the Assessing Department nine
expert appraisers and consultants who shall
be compensated at per diem rates established
by the said Commissioner, in the amount of
$4,3-00 (four thousand three hundred dollars)
per annum and not to be less than such
salary, who shall perform expert appraisal and
consultant work as assigned by the Commis-
sioner, for the purpose of cases and appear-
ances before the Board of Review and Appel-
late Tax Board of the Commonwealth, and
for such other purposes of staff or depart-
mental work as the Commissioner shall des-
ignate; provided, however, that the per diem
rates for such services shall not be less than
fifty dollars per diem and such expert ap-
praisers shall be appointed from present part-
time assessors, so called, unable to accept
full-time positions in the Assessing Department
(the words "full time" having reference to
those lawfully required to devote at least
thirty-five hours a week to their work as
set forth in the previous language of this
ordinance) . Such nine positions shall be
formally designated as "Appraiser and Con-
sultant," with duties hereinbefore specified;
shall be appointed from present Assistant
Assessors and no longer shall such individuals
serve as Assistant Assessors and no longer
shall they retain the powers and the duties
of that position, it being further provided
that such nine persons shall suffer no loss
or diminution of retirement or civil service
rights or benefits accrued by virtue of the
position of Assistant Assessor, without their
written consent. Upon retirement of the
first four of the positions herein created, there
shall be eligible for appointment only the
four persons currently at the top of the
civil service list existing on the date of pas-
sage of this ordinance, and upon retirement
of the last of these specified persons, the
position herein created of "Expert Appraiser
and Consultant" shall be abolished unless
the same shall be continued by the Mayor
and Commissioner of Assessing.
Coun. FOLEY moved that the foregoing
amendment of Councillor Hines be amended
by inserting between the words "unable" and
"to," the words "or unwilling."
The motion was lost.
The question came on the foregoing amend-
ment of Councillor Hines, and the amendment
was defeated, yeas 4, nays 4:
Yeas — Councillors Foley, Hines, Iannella,
Kerrigan — 4.
Nays — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Mc-
Donough, Sullivan — 4.
The question then came on the foregoing
second amendment offered by Councillor Foley,
and the amendment was defeated, yeas 3,
nays 5 :
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Kerrigan
—3.
Nays — Councillors Coffey, Hines, McDonough,
Sullivan — 4.
The question then came on the foregoing
first amendment offered by Councillor Foley,
and the amendment was defeated, yeas 3,
nays 4:
Yeas — Councillors Foley, Iannella, Kerrigan,
—3.
Nays — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Hines,
McDonough, Sullivan — 5.
The question then came on the passage of
the ordinance as submitted by the Mayor,
and the ordinance was passed, yeas 5, nays 3:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Hines,
McDonough, Sullivan — 5.
Nays — Councillors Foley, Iannella, Kerrigan
—3.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
ordinance (referred February 27) Increasing
the Fees for Certain Street Occupancy Per-
mits— recommending that the same ought to
pass.
The report was accepted, and the ordinance
was passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE.
Coun. SULLIVAN, for the Committee on
Appropriations and Finance, submitted the
following :
1. Report on communication from Cor-
poration Counsel (referred February 27) on
mandatory referral of capital expenditures —
recommending that the communication be
placed on file.
The report was accepted, and the com-
munication was placed on file.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred January 30) for appropria-
tion of $10,000 from parking meter fees to
be expended by Traffic Commissioner for
motor vehicle to be used in supervision of
use of parking meters and for repairs and
maintenance — recommending the order ought
to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
was passed, yeas 7, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Foley,
Iannella, Kerrigan, McDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays— 0.
3. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred April 17) for appropriation
of $25,000 from Sumner Tunnel receipts for
shelter building, West Newton street, South
End — recommending the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
was passed, yeas 7, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Foley,
Iannella, Kerrigan, McDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
4. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred February 13) for appropria-
tion of $175,000 from income of George F.
Parkman Fund to be expended under Com-
missioner of Parks and Recreation for main-
tenance and improvement of Common and
Parks in Existence on January 12, 1887 —
recommending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed, yeas 6, nays 1:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Iannella,
Kerrigan, McDonough, Sullivan — 6.
Nays — Councillor Foley.
In connection with the foregoing report,
Councillor Foley submitted the following:
Minority Report op Committee on Appropria-
tions AND FINANCE.
Re Proposed Parkman Fund Transfer.
The proposal is to transfer the sum of
$175,000 from the income of the Parkman
Fund to Personnel account in the Park De-
partment. In my opinion the proposed trans-
fer ought not to pass.
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The governing language of the trust is
that the money is for "maintenance and im-
provement of parks and playgrounds in exis-
tence in the year 1881." The crucial word
in my opinion is the word "and" where it
tails oetween "maintenance and improvement."
The city is interpreting the trust as though
the word were not "and" but rather the
\.'„:'d "or," Mat is, we ans acting as though
the language of the trust were "maintenance
or improvement" rather than "maintenance
and improvement." Reduced to its utmost
simplicity, my proposition is that if Mr. Park-
man meant "maintenance or improvement,
he would have said so. He did not say
"maintenance or improvement," he did say
"maintenance and improvement," and I
believe quite simply that it is not in the
long range interest of the City of Boston
tj ignore the clear intent of the trust.
The trust was established in 1920. The
corpus of the trust is about $5 million. From
1920 until 1932 the emphasis was on the
word "improvement." From the annual in-
come the city built the Parkman Bandstand
and part at least of the Franklin Park Zoo.
From 1932 until 1956 the annual income
was diverted to payroll use in the Park
Department. Nineteen hundred and fifty-six,
1957, and part of the income for 1958 was
spent to produce the La Fayette Mall on
the Tremont Street side of the Boston Com-
mon, and in the years thereafter the money
was again diverted to payroll use.
In my opinion continued diversion of this
money to payroll use is both a violation of
the trust, and is an extremely shortsighted
use of the money anyhow. On the periphery
of the Boston Common and the Public Garden
alone substantial redevelopment has been
promised in the next few years. In_ the
center of the Boston Common a $12 million
parking facility is presently under construc-
tion. There is a revival of interest in down-
town living in valuable apartment house
properties. It seems to me the least the
city can do is to honor the terms of the
Parkman Trust and actually improve these
facilities with the annual income, so that
the Public Garden might be substantially im-
proved and the Boston Common as well im-
proved, and its potential fully realized. I
suggest the lighting in the Boston Common
might be increased; that new developments
in the field of illuminating flower gardens
might be applied in the Public Garden; that
subsurface illumination might be found to
be attractive in the Frog Pond and the Lagoon
in the Public Garden; that one or another
of the two watery areas might be converted
into a swimming pool or an artificial skating
rink.
The Council has also suggested from time
to time the razing of the various unsightly
structures presently on the Common.
It appears to me further that the issue
here is proper use of trust funds. The City
of Boston engages in a number of activities
which ought to exert a sympathetic attraction
to people of means who might be inclined
to leave money in trust for some of our
activities, as many have done in the past,
including George Robert White and George
F. Parkman. Among these activities are
those carried on by the Library Department.
the Hospital Department, and the Park De-
partment. It appears that the Library De-
partment in recent years is the only one
which has attracted substantial gifts of this
type. I am certain it is no coincidence that
the Trustees of the Public Library are by
far the most meticulous in honoring precisely
the terms of a given trust. Misuse of trust
funds by clever artifices deceives no one and
is a shortsighted policy indeed.
I suggest that at least 50 per cent of the
income of the Parkman Fund each year ought
to be expended on improvements rather than
mere maintenance, if we are to make even
a beginning in honoring the real intentions of
the donor.
William J. Foley, Jr.
Placed on file.
5. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred October 17, 1960) amending
loan order of July 30, 1956, for appropriations
for off-street parking facilities — recommending
the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
was given its first reading and passage, yeas 6,
nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Iannella,
Kerrigan, McDonough, Sullivan — 6.
Nays — 0.
The order was assigned for 14 days for
final action.
MOVING EXPENSES PAID RE EVICTION
FOR STATE HOUSE EXTENSION.
Coun- IANNELLA offered the following:
Resolved, Whereas, The federal government
a'.Jows tenants and businesses up to $200' and
$2,500, respectively, for moving expenses, rela-
tive to the city's redevelopment program; and
Whereas, Many tenants and businesses are
being evicted by the Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts for the construction of a State House
extension; be it
Resolved, That the Massachusetts State Of-
fice Builddng and the Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts appropriate and allow the same amount
for moving expenses for the people in tihe
affected area as does the federal government,
with respect to its redevelopment program.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONFIRMA-
TIONS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
1. Report on appointment by the Mayor
(referred April 10) of Arthur Connors to be
weigher of goods for the term ending April
30, 1962 — recommending that the appointment
be confirmed.
2. Report on appointment by the Mayor
(referred April 17) of Donald J. Birmingham
as weigher of coal for the term ending April
30, 1962 — recommending that the appointment
be confirmed.
The report was accepted, and the appoint-
ments were confirmed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Oman. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
Report on petition of Alice S. O'Day (re-
ferred January 16) to be paid an annuity on
account of the death of her husband, James
P. O'Day, late member of the Police Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 89A, chapter 32 of the General Laws an
annuity of $1,50'0 be allowed and paid to Alice
S. O'Day, widow of James P. O'Day, late
member of the Police Department who died on
December 2'6, I960, on account of injuries re-
ceived in the performance of duty, said an-
nuity to continue so long as she remains un-
married; such payments to date from Decem-
ber 26, 19'60, and to be charged to the ap-
propriation for Police Department Pensions
and Annuities.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed.
SURVEY OF RENTS CHARGED OLD AGE
RECIPIENTS.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for all the Councillors,
offered the following:
Ordered, That the Board of Public Welfare
conduct a survey of the rents being charged
Old Age Assistance recipients living in un-
furnished houses, apartments, or rooms. If,
as a result of this survey by the Board of
Public Welfare, it is found that the state
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allowed ceilings are too low, in relation to
tne average rental being charged Old Age
Assistance recipients, the survey is to be sub-
mitted to the State Department of Public
Wehare through the District Office, as a basis
for an approved higher rental ceiling by the
State Department of Public Welfare for Old
Age Assistance recipients living in unfurnished
houses, apartments, or rooms.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
FINANCE COMMISSION REPORT ON RE-
ORGANIZATION OF ASSESSING DE-
PARTMENT.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Finance Commission, April 24, 1961.
To the Honorable the City Council.
The Finance Commission wishes to supple-
ment its statement, presented to the City
Council on Friday, April 14, 1961, in relation
to the proposed ordinance seeking to reorganize
the Assessing Department. The only question
raised by the Finance Commission in examin-
ing the proposed ordinance related to the
Board of Review.
The Finance Commission wishes to develop
further the concept of an independent Board
of Rsview.
One salient point made by the proponents
of the concept of a Board of Review as con-
templated by the proposed ordinance was:
The presence on the Board of Review of
the Director of Research and Standards and
a District Director of Assistant Assessors
would be a guarantee that the newly de-
vised standards of assessment had been car-
ried out in the setting of the original assess-
ment. This Board, in turn, would report to
the Commissioner of Assessors. Thus, in
effect, the Board of Review would become a
Board of Administrative Review to deter-
mine to what extent assessing standards had
been carried out.
In this connection, it is pertinent to quote
a paragraph Irom "Assessment Organization
and Personnel" published by the National
Association of Assessing Officers:
"There is little doubt in our minds that
there should be separate agencies for orig-
inal local assessment and review. The re-
view board should not be merely an arm of
the assessor's office or the finance depart-
ment. To make it such not only offends
the public sense of justice but practically
assures that the courts will play a major
role in the assessment process either by
statutory authority or by usurpation under
their conceptions of 'due process of law.'
This we believe to be undesirable. Further-
more, the occasional combination of assess-
ment and review functions in a single agency
is one reason for the persistence of boards
of assessors despite widespread conviction
that the assessment department should be
headed by a single administrator."
The Finance Commission believes that the
proposed ordinance now before your Honorable
Body should be amended with respect to the
establishment of a Board of Review. This
amendment should contain the following ele-
ments:
1. The board should consist of three mem-
bers appointed by the Mayor from nominees
named by organizations representing law,
realty, and construction. This idea stems
from a recommendation in the Reeves Report
made for the Finance Commission in 194S.
"The great accumulation of Boston tax
cases is unlikely to diminish much under
present procedure; some means must be
developed to relieve the Appellate Tax
Board. A full-time auxiliary Board, in-
terested and diligent in its task, could dis-
pose rapidly of most of the informal group
of cases (about 76 per cent of the total, by
number) and also help reduce the number
involving more important properties. Such
a Board might be composed of three men
appointed by the Governor, or, as in the
case of appeals from city building regu-
lations, by the Mayor, from nominees named
by organizations representing law, realty,
and construction."
A precedent for selecting members of a
municipal board of appeal is found in the
composition of the Board of Appeal in the
City of Boston which draws its membership
as follows :
"The Board consists of five members
appointed by the Mayor in the following
manner: One member from two candidates,
one to be nominated by the Boston Real
Estate Board and one by the Massachusetts
Real Estate Association; one member fronn
two candidates, one nominated by the Bos-
ton Society of Architects and one by the
Boston Society of Civil Engineers; one
member from three candidates, one to be
nominated by the Master Builders' Asso-
ciation of Boston, one by the Building
Trades Employers' Association of the City
of Boston, and one by the Associated Gen-
eral Contractors of Massachusetts, Inc.; one
member from, two candidates nominated by
the Building Trades Council of Boston, and
vicinity; and one member selected by the
Mayor. The term of office is five years.
Each member is paid $25 per diem for ac-
tual service, but not more than $3,54)0 in
any one year for the aggregate services
rendered by him under building code and
zoning law."
2. The Mayor should designate the Chair-
man of the Board.
3. The members of the Board should be
compensated.
4. The members should serve overlapping
terms.
5. The valuation found by the Board of
Review should be adhered to for the next
three years, as is customarily followed in
honoring the decisions of the Aippellate Tax
Board tor a period of three years.
In an effort to learn something of the pre-
vailing pattern of boards of review in various
large cities and jurisdictions, the National
Association of Assessing Officers was contacted.
It was found that there is no one prevailing
pattern. In general, however, the board of
review lies outside the framework of the As-
sessing Department. Apparently, each city
must solve its own problem in this matter.
The Supreme Court of Wisconsin outlined
the philosophy of a board of review in the
fo.lowlng language:
"A board of review is not an assessing
body, but is a quasi-judicial body whose
duty it is to hear evidence tending to show
errors in the assessment roll, and to decide
on such evidence whether or not the asses-
sor's valuation is correct."
Respectfully submitted,
Edward W. Brooke, Chairman,
Roger J. Abizaid, M.D.,
Maxwell B. Grossman,
Anthony J. Young,
Joseph P. McNamara,
The Finance Commission.
Thomas J. Murphy,
Executive Secretary.
Placed on file.
Adjourned at 6 p.m., on motion of Councillor
Foley, to meet on Monday, May 1, 1961, at
2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
City op Boston
Administrative Services Department
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings ot City Council.
Monday, May 1, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair. Absent,
Councillor White.
The Reverend Peter A. Shakalis, Curate at
St. Joseph's Rectory, Allen street, West End,
was escorted to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE REVEREND
PETER A. SHAKALIS.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
0 God, who dost manifest Thine almighty
power most chiefly by sparing and showing
mercy, multiply upon us Thy mercy in these
most trying times of our history. We thank
Thee for Thy gracious bounty and ask for-
giveness for having ever sinned.
Illumine our minds, we beseech Thee, O
Lord, that we may be able to see what we
ought to do and strengthen our wills with
courage that we may do what is right in the
deliberations before us. May we so perform
our duties as will dispel the forces of evil
threatening to subvert the very foundations
of our society. Grant us the grace to pre-
serve liberty with justice amongst Thy people
in our beloved city.
In this spirit of dependence on Thee, most
merciful Father, we pray that Thy kingdom
may come and Thy will be done on earth as
it is in heaven. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
RESIGNATION OF COUNCILLOR JOSEPH
C. WHITE AND ELECTION OF FRED-
ERICK C. LANGONE AS CITY COUN-
CILLOR.
The following was received:
Boston City Council, April 27, 1961.
Boston City Council,
Boston, Mass.
Care of City Clerk, Walter J. Malloy.
Gentlemen :
I regretfully submit my resignation as a
member of the Boston City Council on the
advice of my physician.
The decision was a hard one because I
liked my work here in the Council and I
enjoyed my associations. Politics, quite ob-
viously, is my favorite environment and poli-
ticians are among my closest friends. I like
them.
I have never had any regrets about my
chosen vocation and I am one who has never
felt any sense of apology in wearing the
label "politician."
That has suited me, and my experience,
I believe, qualifies me both to define and defend
the word "politician" with accuracy.
_ So my regrets at this moment of resigna-
tion are considerably assuaged by the sat-
isfaction of knowing that, for me, I made
the right choice and the years that I have
been privileged to serve my city and my state
have brought particular satisfaction that can
only be understood and shared with "other
politicians."
I am grateful to the people whose support
has made all this possible and to you, my
friends "in the trade."
Good Luck and God Bless You!
Joseph C. White.
City of Boston,
Office of the City Clerk,
May 1, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Your Honorable Body having been notified
by City Councillor Joseph C. White of his
resignation as city councillor of the City of
Boston on April 27, 1961, I hereby inform
your Honorably Body, in accordance with
section 15 of chapter 452 of the Acts of 1948
as amended by section 1 of chapter 190 of
the Acts of 1952, that a vacancy exists in
the City Council on and after April 27, 1961,
because of the resignation of Joseph C.
While.
Attached hereto are a communication from
the Board of Election Commissioners certifying
the names of the defeated candidates for the
office of city councillor at the regular munici-
pal election held on November 3, 1959, and
a statement from Frederick C. Langone, the
defeated candidate receiving the highest num-
ber of votes at the said election on November
3, 1959, next after the defeated candidate
heretofore chosen under said section 15, that
he is eligible and willing to serve as city
councillor for the unexpired term of Joseph C.
White.
Respectfully,
Walter J. Malloy,
City Clerk.
City of Boston,
Board of Election Commissioners,
April 28, 1961.
Walter J. Malloy, Esq.,
City Clerk.
Dear Mr. Malloy:
In accordance with section 15 of chapter 452
of the Acts of 1948, as amended by section 1
of chapter 190 of the Acts of 1952, we are
setting forth below the names of the defeated
candidates for the office of city councillor
at the City Election held on November 3,
1959, exclusive of the candidate heretofore
chosen city councillor under said section 15,
and the number of votes received by each:
Frederick C. Langone, 55,942.
George F. Foley, Jr., 54,148.
William A. Carey, 53,831.
John J. Kelley, 50,023.
Harry J. Elam, 45,556.
Patrick J. McCarthy, 42,478.
Angelo Todesco, Jr., 40,209.
James T. Logan, 39,791.
Very truly yours,
Board of Election Commissioners,
David Laskeb, Chairman.
April 28, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I, Frederick C. Langone, of 22A Hanover
street, Ward 3, the defeated candidate re-
ceiving the highest number of votes at the
regular municipal election held on November
3, 1959, next after the defeated candidate
heretofore chosen city councillor, under sec-
tion 15 of chapter 452 of the Acts of 1948,
as amended by section 1 of chapter 190 of the
Acts of 1952, hereby certify that I am eligible
and willing to serve as city councillor for
the unexpired term of Joseph C. White, re-
signed.
Respectfully,
Frederick C. Langone.
The communications were severally placed
on file.
Coun. McDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That the City Council now proceed
to choose, in accordance with section 15 of
chapter 452 of the Acts of 1948, as amended
by section 1 of chapter 190 of the Acts of
1952, a city councillor to fill the vacancy for
the unexpired term caused by the resignation
of Joseph C. White.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
The roll was called and all the members
of the City Council present voted for Fred-
erick C. Langone to be city councillor for
the remainder of the municipal year 1961,
and he was declared elected.
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The Chair instructed the City Messenger
to advise his Honor the Mayor that the City
Council has elected Frederick C. Langone
a city councillor for the remainder of the
municipal year 1961 and that the City Council
awaits the pleasure of his Honor the Mayor
in appearing before the City Council and
administering the oath of office to Councillor-
elect Langone. The Chair appointed Coun-
cillors Sullivan and Iannella to escort his
Honor the Mayor to the chamber. The Chair
also appointed Councilloi-s Coffey and Connolly
to escort Councillor-elect Langone to the
chamber.
Councillors Sullivan and Iannella and the
City Messenger left the chamber and presently
returned escorting his Honor the Mayor and
Councillors Coffey and Connolly returned es-
corting Councillor-elect Langone to the
chamber.
His Honor the Mayor, in the presence of
the City Council, administered the oath of
office to Councillor-elect Langone. His Honor
the Mayor was escorted from the chamber
by the City Messenger, and the Chair ap-
pointed Councillors Coffey and Iannella to
escort Councillor Langone to his seat in the
chamber.
REGRET ON RESIGNATION OF
COUNCILLOR WHITE.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Whereas, Joseph C. White, after 32 years
of public service devoted to those who needed
help, to those who needed guidance, to those
who needed an understanding of the problems
of government, has submitted his resignation
from this Body;
Whereas, His resignation today is one we
accept with reluctance and with sorrow;
therefore be it
Resolved, That this Council feels that it
has lost a friend who had an understanding
of us all, who possessed a temperament that
brought stillness to troubled waters, and who
served the city in various capacities with
distinction, with honor, and with integrity.
The resolution was adopted under suspension
of the rules.
JURORS DRAWN.
Jurors were drawn in the manner pre-
scribed by law, Councillor Langone presiding
at the box, in the absence of the Mayor, viz.:
Coun. SULLIVAN in the chair.
'Sixty-five traverse jurors, Superior Crim-
inal Court, to appear June 5, 1961:
'Edward J. Corma, Ward 1; Michael A.
Ferullo, Ward 1; John LaFrazia, Ward 1; Jo-
seph Longo, Ward 1; Harold O. Bailey, Ward
2; Mildred Bates, Ward 4; James W. Dyke,
Ward 4; Steffen Gray, Ward 4; Vincent M.
Koch, Ward 4; Booker T. Stanneld, Ward 4;
Elaine C. Elton, Ward 5; Withrop G. Fer-
nald, Ward 5; Martin Legg Katz, Ward 5;
Mary E. Thompson, Ward 5; Raymond H.
Coolidge, Ward 7; John H. Flaherty, Ward 7;
Rocco Baglio, Ward 8; Richard A. Reardon,
Ward 8; Louis Singer, Ward 8; Robert Farris,
Ward 9; Francis J. Donahue, Ward 10; Harold
J. Hathaway, Ward 10; John J. Pender, Ward
10; Richard S. Bradbury, Ward 11; Ferdinand
T. Kelley, Ward 11; Clarence B. Perry, Ward
11; Benton D. Abrams, Ward 12; William L.
Dixon, Ward 12; Mary C. Latta, Ward 12;
James C. Sapp, Ward 12; Thomas A. Wood,
Ward 12; Gerard N. Carignan, Ward 13;
Dennis Michalowski, Ward 13; John J. Moore,
Ward 13; Leland Callender, Ward 14; Melvin
M. Ratoff, Ward 14; John J. Hunt, Ward 15;
John J. Bennett, Ward Ii6; William H. Curtis,
Ward 16; Andrew J. Keenan, Ward 16; Doro-
thy P. Kennedy, Ward 16; John J. Lynch,
Ward 16; Marion C. Putnam, Ward 16; Thomas
J. Rush, Ward 16; William D. Wayland, Ward
16; Harold F. Whitten, Ward 16; Joseph V.
Coyne, Ward 17; Robert P. Lyons, Ward 17;
Peter Sirios, Ward 17; Robert S. Chisholm,
Ward 18; Thomas J. Dadomo, Ward 18; Ernest
R. Hayes, Jr., Ward 18; Albert B. Luoni,
Ward 18; James McFadyen, Ward 18; Airvo
Nordlund, Ward 18; Thomas E. Vaughn, Ward
18; John J. Dillon, Ward 19; Philip D. Giug-
gio, Ward 19; Henry E. Sherman, Ward 19;
Ronald R. Budreika, Ward 20; Robert A.
Keenan, Ward 20; Marian C. Kelley, Ward 20;
Ida Levi, Ward 21; John J. Clifford, Ward 22;
Joel R. Lewis, Jr., Ward 22.
One hundred twenty-four traverse jurors,
Superior Civil Court, to appear June 5, 1961:
Vincent Biancucci, Ward 1; Francis E.
Brennan, Ward 1; John J. DeStefano, Ward
1; Concetta Ferrante, Ward 1; Sammy D. La-
Follette, Ward 2; James F. Marsden, Ward 2;
William J. Monahan, Ward 2; William E.
Muise, Ward 2; Paul C. Ryan, Ward 2; Ed-
ward J. Woods, Ward 2; Carmella Contardi,
Ward 3; Paul Davis, Ward 3; Michael Han-
charyk, Ward 3; Suzanna Miller, Ward 3;
Margaret M. Donegan, Ward 4; Oswald H.
Duncan, Ward 4; George G. Eraser, Ward 4;
Daniel F. McElhinney, Ward 4; Katherine F.
McGovern, Ward 4; Harry Manson, Ward 4;
Harold F. Butler, Ward 5; Helen M. Davis,
Ward 5; Geraldine G. Gellis, Ward 5; Melvin
Madocks, Ward 5; Thomas M. Mello, Ward 5;
Helene Edmunds Noble, Ward 5; Paul V. Shaf-
fer, Ward 5; Paul D. Butler, Ward 6; Francis
E. Leary, Ward 6; August J. Antonova, Ward
7; Rita D. Barra, Ward 7; John R. Burgess,
Ward 7; Alphonse A. Burokas, Ward 7;
Leonard D. Cottis, Ward 7; Edmund P. Henry,
Jir., Ward 7; Loretta J. Smith, Ward 7; Percy
Lavoie, Ward 8; Julius C. Morrison, Ward 8;
Bernard C. Thurston, Ward 8; Ruth M. Wip-
perman, Ward 8; Charles E. Fairfax, Ward 9;
Floyd Hill, Ward 9; Charles F. Lane, Ward 9;
Joseph Pridgen, Ward 9; Daniel J. Goulding,
Ward 10; Wallace P. Martell, Ward 10; Paul
F. Murphy, Ward 10; Caroline A. Nolte, Ward
10; Mary J. Bellew, Ward 11; Joseph Caprio,
Ward 11; Kathleen G. Careless, Ward 11; Anna
P. Chaneholo, Ward 11; John Ci'ummie, Ward
11; Joseph W. Matroni, Ward 11; John J.
Mawn, Ward 11; Mary T. Walsh, Ward 11
Norman C. Watson, Ward 11; John Wynohrad-
nyk, Ward 11; John S. Yeroian, Ward' 11
Lester E. Chadwick, Ward 12; Max Druck
man. Ward 12; Paul M. Forman, Ward 12
Frank Orlando, Jr., Ward 12.
Martha Cole, Ward 13; Margaret M. Curley,
Ward 13; John J. Daszewski, Ward 13; Ben-
jamin H. Ferzoeo, Ward 13; Thomas Gaughan,
Ward 13; John W. Heanue, Ward 13; Chester
E. Kuskoski, Ward 13; Francis C. McManus,
Ward 13; Paul Meroth, Ward 13; Wilbur L.
Proctor, Ward 13; George M. Reams, Ward 13;
Anthony W. Zemaitis, Ward 13; Milton Davis,
Ward 14; Samuel Fisher, Ward 14; Edward
Gliek, Ward 14; Dorothy Greenwald, Ward 14;
George S'locum, Ward 14; Gerald D. Spigel,
Ward 14; Richard M. Tobin, Ward 14; Kath-
erine Curry, Ward 15; Mary G. Donovan,
Ward 15; Frank X. Murray, Ward IS; Robert
W. Boyd, Ward 16; Robert W. Devonshire,
Ward 16; John J. Farren, Ward 16; Thomas
A. Fitzpatrick, Ward 16; Edward J. Locke,
Jr., Ward 16; Thomas McBride, Ward 16;
James A. Parsons, Ward 16; Frank T. Ryer-
son, Ward 16; Peter Sullivan, Ward 16; James
R. Ryder, Jr., Ward 17; Karl R. Steinauer,
Ward 17; Thomas J. Walsh, Ward 17; William
F. Conroy, Ward 18; John T. McGrath, Jr.,
Ward 18; Richard S. Baker, Ward 19; Walter
E. Davis, Ward 19; James Gibson, Jr., Ward
19; John Gildea, Ward 19; Malcolm C. Rees,
Ward 19; James F. Ryan, Ward 19; Francis
S. Carty, Ward 20; John A. Galono, Ward 20;
Martin F. Galvin, Ward 20; Edith A. Gi'lroy,
Ward 20; John J. Handwerk, Ward 20; Daniel
P. MacKenzie, Ward 20; John J. Rooney,
Ward 20; John J. Conlon, Ward 21; Justine
H. Foley, Ward 21; Margaret M. Shaughnessy,
Ward 21; James C. Sullivan, Ward 21; James
S. Sweet, Ward 21; Raymond F. Tobin, Ward
21; Alfred J. Aia, Ward 22; James E. Coffey,
Ward 22; Stanley D. Davis, Ward 22; Patrick
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J. Flynn, Ward 22; Michael J. Moynihan, Ward
22; Oliver Norman, Ward 22.
President MCDONOUGH in the chair.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointments:
Constable with authority to serve civil process
upon filing of bond for the term ending April
30, 1%2:
Emma E. Thompson, 486 Blue Hill avenue,
Roxbury.
Weighers of goods for the term ending
April 30, 1962:
Clifford A. Ohnemus, Jr., 34 Bancroft road,
Wellesley Hills; Eugene J. Regnier, 54 Cary
avenue, Chelsea.
Severally referred to the Committee on Con-
firmations.
SOUTH BOSTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, April 28, 19-61.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communications from
the Commissioner and the Assistant Commis-
sioner (Buildings) of the Real Property De-
partment concerning your order of April 10
relative to making a survey of the South Bos-
ton Municipal Building with a view to taking
care of the much-needed repairs not only to
the building but to the equipment therein.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Real Property Department, April 26, 1961.
Ailbert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
Your memorandum dated April 12, 1961, re
Council order of April 10, 1961, concerning
survey of South Boston Municipal Building,
etc.
Reference is made to your communication
as captioned above.
In reply I submit herewith copy of report
of Albert F. Donnelly, Assistant Commissioner.
James J. Sullivan, Jr.,
Commissioner of Real Property,
Chairman Real Property Board.
Real Property Department,
April 13, 1961.
To James J. Sullivan, Jr., Commissioner,
Real Property Department.
From Albert F. Donnelly, Assistant Commis-
sioner, Real Property Department (Build-
ings) .
Subject: Council Order, April 10, 1961, South
Boston Municipal Building.
Prior to submitting the 1961 budget requests
of the Real Property Department, Buildings
Division, the inspectors of this department
made a thorough survey of the South Boston
Municipal Building which resulted in the
following requests in the 1961 budget:
26. Repairs and Maintenance of
Buildings and Structures.
General carpentry repairs $600
Sand gym and tile work 1,500
In auditorium, remove all windows and
replace with sash windows or some
other type, rake out brick joints
around windows where weather has
disintegrated plaster 6,000
Patch plaster and touch up painting
where needed 1,500
Interior painting 1,100
General electrical repairs 500
Oil burner repairs 500
Plumbing repairs 900
Heating repairs 700
Repair mixing valves 400
Repair shower facilities 600
Replace 2-inch blowoff pipe — boilers 350
Total $14,650
Extraordinary repairs, 1961
Modern plumbing fixtures $10,000
Retube boilers 8,000
Total $18,000
Total repairs request for South Boston
Municipal Building $32,650
It ^ should be noted that Administrative
Services Department appropriated the sum of
$175,000 to the Buildings Division 26, Repairs
and Maintenance of Buildings and Structures.
The Boston City Council reduced this item
by $25,000, thus curtailing all repair work in
this division to an emergency basis only.
27. Repairs and Servicing op Equipment.
A general item for repairs to furniture
and equipment for all buildings under the
control of this division. This division re-
quested $4,250. Administrative Services De-
partment allowed $650. With this small ap-
propriation all services must be curtailed to
emergency work only.
Placed on file.
WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL BY BOS-
TON EDISON COMPANY FOR PUR-
CHASE OF STEAM FROM INCINERA-
TOR AND LEASE OF HOSPITAL
POWER PLANT.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, April 26, 1961.
To the City Council Committee on Hospitals.
Gentlemen:
I am in receipt of a communication from the
Commissioner of Public Works informing me
that the Boston Edison Company has with-
drawn proposals for the lease of the Boston
City Hospital Power Plant and the purchase
of surplus steam from the Public Works
Department South Bay Incinerator.
As hearings were held by the Committee
on Hospitals on this matter in July and
August of 1959, and a resolve concerning the
same adopted by the Council on September 8,
1959, I hereby inform you of the latest de-
velopment in this matter, so that you may
no longer consider the two orders submitted
to the City Council on June 1, 1959, as still
pending before your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
April 26, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
On June 1, 1959, two orders were sub-
mitted by the Mayor of Boston to the City
Council, one requesting authorization to lease
the Boston City Hospital Power Plant to
the Boston Edison Company for a period of
twenty years, and the second a request for
authorization to sell all the surplus steam
generated at the South Bay Incinerator to
the Boston Edison Company for a period of
twenty years.
Hearings were held by the City Council
Committee on Hospitals on July 23, 1959, and
August 14, 1959. A report on the subject
matter was submitted to the Council by the
Boston Finance Commission on August 10,
1959. An interim report of the Committee
on Hospitals was submitted to the Council
on August 24, 1959, in which the committee
expressed its dissatisfaction with the amounts
which the Boston Edison Company proposed
to pay the city for the lease of the Hospital
Power Plant and purchase of the surplus
steam from the incinerator. The City Council,
on September 28, 1959, adopted the following
resolve:
"Be it Resolved, That the City Council
hereby signifies its intention to approve a
clear-cut forthright contract to lease to the
Boston Edison Company the City Hospital
Power Plant and to sell the Edison Company
steam generated at the South Bay Incin-
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era tor Facility upon the preparation of such
a contract by the Administration based upon
sound engineering analysis by a compete. it
person or firm."
Since that time, and more particularly since
the commencement of your Administration,
tills subject has been the matter of considerable
study by the Public Works Department, and
several meetings and discussions between this
department and the Boston Edison Company
without any resolution as to the differences
of opinions in regard to the amount of money
involved.
I received a communication from Thomas
J. Galligan, Jr., Executive Vice President of
the Boston Edison Company, dated April 3,
1961, in which it was stated that "Boston
Edison Company does not desire to enter
into an agreement at this time, and withdraws
whatever proposals it had previously made."
Since then, I have met with Mr. Galligan
and other officials of the Boston Edison Com-
pany to determine if their withdrawal also
included the lease of the Hospital Power
Plant, and to ascertain, before proceeding
further, if there was any misunderstanding
between the Public Works Department and
the Boston Edison Company as to their in-
tentions. Mr. Galligan stated that the Boston
Edison Company was withdrawing both the
proposal concerning the purchase of surplus
steam and the lease of the Hospital Power
Plant.
Respectfully yours,
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
Referred to the Committee on Hospitals.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Samuel E. Ashey, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of Public Works
Department, Highway Division.
Timothy L. Coakley, for compensation for
damage to car caused by defect in highway.
John A. DiGiorgio, for compensation for
damage to property caused during installation
of edgestone and sidewalk.
Foley Funeral Service, claim for funeral
expenses on estate of John McDermott.
Joseph Friedman, for compensation for
damage to car by truck of Fire Department.
Frank C. Gallagher, for compensation for
damage to car by truck of Water Division.
Duane C. Gilkey, for compensation for
damage to car by police car.
Donald J. Hendry, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of the
Police Department.
C. J. Hogan, Inc., for compensation for
damage to truck at Charles Street Jail.
David J. Kelley, for compensation for dam-
age to car by city truck.
William T. Logue, to be reimbursed as
result of accident, which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Public
Works Department, Highway Division.
Frederick W. McClennan, to be reimbursed
as result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of the Fire
Department.
James F. McMahon, for compensation for
damage to property during installation of
edgestone and sidewalk.
Raymond F. Ochs, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Fire
Department.
Arthur J. O'Neill, for compensation for
personal injuries and damage to property
caused by vehicle of Public Works Department.
Bartlomej Opila, for compensation for
personal injuries caused by city truck.
Irving Ro'htstein, for compensation for per-
sonal injuries caused by an alleged defect
at 2 Brattle street, Boston.
Leo Senier, for compensation for personal
injuries caused by city truck.
Alfonso Spagnuolo, for compensation for
damage to property caused by water escaping
from broken main.
Anna Veal, for compensation for damage
to property caused by work done by city.
William Quigg, to be reimbursed as result
of execution issued against him as an em-
ployee of Public Works Department, Highway
Division.
Coun. LANGONE in the chair.
Pres. McDONOUGH in the chair.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR FOLEY.
Upon receiving unanimous consent to make
a statement, Councillor Foley stated that in
the matter of public housing when the editorial
writers and the real estate people come to
the public hearing on the matter they should
have a positive approach to public housing.
Coun. FOLEY also stated that he does
not understand why the Boston Housing Au-
thority does not take advantage of the federal
law which provides for the rehabilitation of
structures. He also stated that the Redevelop-
ment Authority in its function as a planning
board ought to be in on these discussions.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR
SULLIVAN.
Upon receiving unanimous consent to make
a statement, Councillor Sullivan stated that
he was in complete agreement with Councillor
Foley but he did not think housing would
be handled by private industry.
Councillor Sullivan also stated that he
would like to see federal approval of
1,000 units but the Council to control the
program by piecemeal authorization of con-
struction. He also stated that he would like
to see a labor representative on the Boston
Housing Authority.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR LANGONE.
Upon receiving unanimous consent to make
a statement, Councillor Langone stated that
Boston is six years behind in the construction
of housing for the aged and also housing for
the medium income groups.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR HINES.
Upon receiving unanimous consent to make
a statement, Councillor Hines stated that he
was entirely in agreement with Councillors Ian-
nella and Foley and that the working people
realize that unless they have the Democratic
party with its philosophy relating to public
housing the American society cannot continue
to correct the economic difficulties.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR FOLEY.
Upon receiving unanimous consent to make
a statement, Councillor Foley stated that the
reason other communities are ahead on state
units is that the Housing Authority does not
believe the way to construct housing for the
elderly is through a state program; the rent
-is cheaper and the apartment is better under
the federal program and we should try to
get it from the federal government instead
of the state.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR LAiNGONE.
Upon receiving unanimous consent to make
a statement. Councillor Langone stated that
he believed in giving responsibility to the
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Housing Authority and if they don't complete
the program let them come back and answer
to the Council and he wanted quick action in
the future.
ACTION ON OPTION OF OLD COLONY
LINE TO BRAINTREE.
Coun. IANNELLA offered the following:
Whereas, The failure on the part of the
Commonwealth to complete its exercise of the
option to purchase the Boston-Braintree seg-
ment of the Old Colony right-of-way at this
time would seriously impede the solution of
the mass transportation problems now beset-
ting the Greater Boston Metropolitan Area;
and
Whereas, The operation of a Rapid Transit
System on the option portion of the Old
Colony would increase the revenues of- the
MTA well above one million dollars a year
without any increase in expenditures by the
MTA; and
Whereas, A physical link between the MTA1
and an option area Rapid Transit System
would bring about improved service and equip-
ment on the Dorchester-Harvard Square MTA
Subway Line; be it
Resolved, That his Honor the Mayor and
the Boston City Council petition the Great
and General Court of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts to immediately enact into law
the completion of the exercise of the Common-
wealth's option on the Boston-Braintree por-
tion of the Old Colony right-of-way and to
direct the establishment of a Rapid Transit
System for said area.
Coun. FOLEY moved to amend the fore-
going resolution by striking out the second
preamble. The motion was carried.
Coun. HINEiS moved to further amend the
foregoing resolution by striking out in the
fourth paragraph the words "His Honor the
Mayor and". The motion was carried.
Coun. HINES moved to further amend the
foregoing resolution by adding at the end
thereof the following words:
Be it further resolved, that the City Mes-
senger forthwith by Western Union Telegraph
delivered in hand notify the Speaker of the
House and the President of the Senate of this
resolve.
The motion was carried.
The foregoing resolution as amended was
adopted under suspension of the rules.
PETITIONS FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petitions of Joseph Boylan, John J. Crehan,
Thomas E. Curran, Edward F. Denault, Frank
J. Eckler, Everett A. Flaherty, Daniel G.
Ford, Robert J. Hamilton, Robert L. Hen-
nessey, Richard W. Kennedy, William L. Kil-
duff, Anthony J. Langone, John J. Maffei,
Daniel L. McCarthy, John J. McDevitt, William
Howard McClennan, Francis C. McGerity,
Paul J. McGowan, James F. Murphy, Bernard
L. O'Connor, Vincent J. Pascucci, Frank J.
Piazza, Edward W. Sharkey, Richard A.
Walsh, William E. Walsh, and William E.
Walsh, members of the Fire Department, for
indemnification for hospital, surgical, medical
and nursing expenses.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Claims.
NOTICE FROM STATE MILK CONTROL
COMMISSION.
Notice was received from the State Milk
Control Commision further revising certain
orders relative to the amount of monthly pay-
ments by milk dealers to the Milk Control
Commission.
Placed on file.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLES' BONDS.
The constables' bonds of John F. Blaney,
Francis S. Carter, Edward C. Gurnon, Aillan
M. Kublin, John J. Lannan, Francis J. Mel-
ville, Jr., Edward W. Sheehan, Allen E. Silver,
and Joseph Simansky, having been duly ap-
proved by the Collector-Treasurer, were re-
ceived and approved.
Coun. SULLIVAN in the chair.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR.
Notices were received from the Mayor of
the following appointments:
Gerard E. Hayes, 52 Joy street, member of
the Board of Comissioners of Sinking Funds
in the Treasury Department, for term ending
May 1, 1963, vice William B. Carolan, de-
ceased.
Robert S. Weeks, Jr., 50' Congress street,
member of the Board of Commissioners of
Sinking Funds in the Treasury Department,
for term ending May 1, 1963.
James F. Bowers, 87 Theodore Parker road,
West Roxbury, Overseer of Public Welfare,
for term ending May 1, 1964.
Melnea A. Cass, 135' Harold street, Rox-
bury, Overseer of Public Welfare, for term
ending May 1, 1964, vice Beulah S. Hester,
term expired.
Joseph S. Dow, 54 DeSoto road, West Rox-
bury, Overseer of Public Welfare, for term
ending May 1, 1963, vice Joseph Stefani, term
expired.
Ida M. Kahn, 6 Cummings road, Brighton,
Overseer of Public Welfare, for term ending
May 1, 1964.
R. C. Lavrakas, M.D., 11 March avenue,
West Roxbury, Overseer of Public Welfare,
for term ending May 1, 1964, vice James S.
Maloof, iterm expired.
James Leo Mulvey, 24 Lenoxdale avenue,
Dorchester, Overseer of Public Welfare, for
term ending May 1, 1963, vice Joseph P. W.
Finn, term expired.
Robert A. Grimes, 46 Lincoln street, Wal-
tham, Commissioner of Assessing in the As-
sessing Department, for a term expiring on
the first Monday of the January following the
next biennial municipal election at which a
mayor is elected.
Adolph H. Brauneis, 88 Prince street, Ja-
maica Plain, Associate Commissioner of Asess-
ing in the Assessing Department, for a term
expiring on the first Monday of the January
following the next biennial municipal election
at which a mayor is elected.
James J. Walsh, 376 Arborway, Jamaica
Plain, to serve on Board of Review in the
Assessing Department, for a term expiring on
the first Monday of the January following
the next biennial municipal election at which
a mayor is elected.
Paul M. Finan, 47 Leicester street, Brigh-
ton, to serve ex officio on the Board of Re-
view in the Assessing Department, at the
pleasure of the Mayor, during the current
municipal year ending December 31, 19'61.
John M. Corcoran, 1601 Blue Hill avenue,
Mattapan, to serve ex officio on> the Board
of Review in the Assessing Department, at
the pleasure of the Mayor, during the current
municipal year ending December 31, 1961.
William H. Ellis, Jr., 479 Meridian street,
East Boston, Trustee of City Hospital, for
the term ending May 1, 1966.
Paul E. Landry, 60 School street, a mem-
ber of the Public Health Council in the Health
Department, for the term ending May 1, 19'6'2,
vice Joseph L. Milhender, resigned.
George P. Condakes, 15 Woodland road, Ja-
maica Plain, a member of the Public Health
Council in the Health Department, for the
term ending May 1, 1963, vice Peter DiPaolo,
term expired.
Robert G. Hill, D.D.S., 212 Ashmont street,'
Dorchester, a member of the Public Health
Council in the Health Department, for the
term ending May 1, 1963.
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Charles J. Artesani, 175 Commonwealth ave-
nue, a member of the Health Council in the
Health Department, for the term ending May
1, 1964, vice Paul E. Landry, term expired.
Albert A. Hornor, M.D., 319 Longwood ave-
nue, a member of the Public Health Council
in the Health Department, for the term end-
ing May 1, 1964.
George Robbins, 80 Gardner street, Allston,
a member of the Board of Examiners of Gas-
fitters in the Building Department, for the
term ending May 1, 1962.
Severally placed on file.
SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR PARKING
VIOLATIONS.
The following was received:
Boston Traffic Department,
May 1, 1961.
To the Honorable the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Subject to your approval, the Boston Traffic
Commission, acting under the fifth paragraph
of section 20A of chapter 90 of the General
Laws, as appearing in section 3 of chapter
233 of the Acts of 1961, has this day by regu-
lation established a new schedule of fines to
become effective August 1, 1961, for offenses
subject to said section 20A. committed in the
City of Boston. The vote adopting that regu-
lation is submitted herewith for your ap-
proval.
Transmitted herewith also for your informa-
tion is a map delineating the downtown area
described in the aforesaid regulation.
Respectfully,
Boston Traffic Commission,
By Thomas J. Griffin. Chairman.
Boston Traffic Commission,
May 1, 1961.
Voted, That pursuant to the fifth paragraph
c.f Section 20A of Chapter 90 of the General
Laws, as appearing in Section 3 of Chapter
233 of the Acts of 1961, Article X of the
Traffic Rules and Regulations of the City of
Boston in force under Chapter 263 of the
Acts of 1929, as amended, be, and the same
hereby is, amended, effective August 1, 1961,
by striking out Section 1A inserted by vote
passed by this Commission on April 17, 1961
( which vote was approved by an order adopted
by the City Council on April 17, 1961, and
approved by the Mayor on A'Pril 17, 1961),
and inserting in place thereof the following
section: —
Section 1A. Schedule of Fines for the
Noncriminal Disposition of Parkinc,
Violations.
(1) The words "downtown area," as used
in this section, shall be deemed to mean that
part of the city of Boston bounded by (a)
the. westerly line of Massachusetts avenue,
(b) the Charles River, (c) the easterly line
of the bridge constructed under Chapter 217
of the Acts of 1894 and connecting the city
proper, so called, with that part of the city
which was formerly Charlestown, (d) the
easterly line of Washington Street North, (e)
the southerly line of Cooper street, (f) the
westerly line of Endicott street, (g) the
northerlry line of Stillman street, (h) the
westerly end of Stillman street, (i) the south-
erly line of Stillman street, (j) the westerly
line of Endicott street, (k) the northerly line
of Cross street, (1) the easterly line of Han-
over street, (m) the southerly line of Rich-
mond street, (n) the easterly line of North
street, (o) the northerly line of Clark street
and said line extended to Boston harbor, (p)
Boston harbor and Fort Point Channel, (q)
the westerly line of the Broadway Bridge,
(r) the westerly line of Broadway, (s) the
northerly line of Herald street and said line
extended to the northwesterly line of Chandler
street extended, (t) the northwesterly line of
Chandler street and said line extended to the
northerly line of Herald street extended, (u)
the easterly line of Berkeley street, and (v)
the southerly line of the right of way of the
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad.
(2) The fine the payment of which shall
operate under Section 20A of Chapter 90 of
the General Laws as a final disposition of an
offense subject to said section committed in
the city of Boston shall be as follows:
A. In Downtown Boston
(a) For every offense subject to said
section committed by the offender within
the jurisdiction of the court and in the
aforesaid downtown area of the city of
Boston —
(i) If such offense is a violation either
of clause (5) or clause (6) or clause (10)
or clause (12) of section 1 of Article IV
of these rules and regulations, or of clause
(5) or clause (6) or clause (10) or clause
(12) of section 2 of Article IVA of these
rules and regulations, which clauses re-
spectively prohibit in the parts of said
downtown area respectively covered by
said Articles parking near a fire station,
parking near a hydrant, parking so as
not to leave a clear and unobstructed lane
at least ten feet wide, and parking in
such a manner as to obstruct the move-
ment of a streetcar, trackless trolley or
bus — Fifteen Dollars
(ii) If such offense is a violation
either of clause (1) or clause (11) or
clause (16) of section 1 of Article IV
of these rules and regulations or of clause
(1) or clause (11) or clause (16) of sec-
tion 2 of Article IVA of these rules and
regulations, which clauses respectively
prohibit in the parts of said downtown
area respectively covered by said Article
parking within an intersection, parking
on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped
or parked at the curb or edge of a road-
way, and parking where signs have been
placed for the purpose of facilitating
street cleaning or snow removal — Ten
Dollars
(iii) If such offense is a violation of
section 15A of Article IV of these rules
and regulations prohibiting, with certain
exceptions, parking between 12.01 A.M.
and 8 A.M. — Two Dollars
(b) For every other such offense so com-
mitted— i
(i) If it is the first, second or third
other such offense so committed in any
one calendar year — Three Dollars
(ii) If it is the fourth, fifth, sixth,
seventh, eighth or ninth other such offense
so committed in such calendar year — Five
Dollars
(iii) If it is the tenth or subsequent
other such offense so committed in such
calendar year — Ten Dollars
B. Outside Downtown Boston
(a) For every offense subject to said
section committed by the offender within
the jurisdiction of the court and in the
city of Boston but not in the aforesaid
downtown area thereof —
(i) If such offense is a violation of
clause (5), or of clause (6), or of clause
(10), or of clause (12), of section 1 of
Ariticle IV of these rules and regulations
prohibiting, respectively, parking near a
fire station, parking near a hydrant, park-
ing so as not to leave a clear and unob-
structed lane at least ten feet wide, and
parking in such a manner as to obstruct
the movement of a streetcar, trackless
trolley or bus — Three Dollars
(b) For every other such offense so com-
mitted— Two Dollars
(3) Whenever it becomes necessary to as-
certain whether a person owning two or more
motor vehicles is chargeable as such owner
with a first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth,
seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth or subsequent
offense, such question shall, in the case of
vehicles singly registered, be determined
separately with respect to the particular ve-
hicle involved in such violation and, in the
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case of vehicles subject to Section 5 of said
Chapter 90, with respect to the particular
number plate or plates used on the vehicle
involved in such violation at the time thereof.
(4) For the purposes of this section, the
period beginning with August 1, 1961, and
ending with December 31, 1961, shall not be
deemed to be a part of the calendar year
1961, but shall constitute a separate calendar
year.
A true excerpt from the minutes of the
May 1, 1961, meeting of the Boston Traffic
Commission.
Attest:
William T. Doyle,
Deputy Commissioner and Secretary.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative
Matters.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Leo E. Conley
(referred April 10) to be reimbursed as a
result of an execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of two hundred
dollars ($200) be allowed and paid to Leo E.
Conley, in reimbursement for amount of ex-
ecution issued against him on account of his
acts as an employee of the Fire Department,
Ladder 10, said sum to be charged to the
appropriation for Executions of Court, Dam-
age Claims and Reimbursements.
2. Report on petition of Paul J. Hastings
(referred April 10) to be reimbursed as a
result of an execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of three hundred
thirty-seven dolla/rs and thirty-four cents
($337.34), be allowed and paid to Paul J.
Hastings, in reimbursement for amount of
execution issued against him on account of
his acts as an employee of the Fire Depart-
ment, Ladder 23, said sum to be charged to
the appropriation for Executions of Court,
Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
3. Report on petition of John J. Stronach
(referred April 10) to be reimbursed as a
result of two executions issued against him
on account of his acts as an employee of
the Police Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of four hundred
twenty-two dollars and eighty-nine cents
($422.89) be allowed and paid to John J.
Stronach in reimbursement for amount of
two executions issued against him on account
of his acts as an employee of the Police De-
partment, Division 6, said sum to be charged to
the appropriation for Executions of Court,
Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
NO CHANGE OF BUS LINES OVER
SOUTHERN EXPRESSWAY.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Be it Resolved, That the City Council will
not allow any change in the route of any bus
line coming in from the immediate cities
south of Boston over the Southern Expressway.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative
Matters.
Coun. FOLEY in the chair.
Adjourned at 5.54 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Kerrigan, to meet on Monday, Mav 8,
1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
City of Boston
Administrative Services Department
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, May S, 19C1.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 p.m.,
President MeDONOUGH in the chair, and all
the members present.
The Reverend Peter A. Shakalis, Curate at
St. Joseph's Rectory, Allen street, West End,
was escorted to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE REVEREND
PETER A. SHAKALIS.
In the name of the father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Almighty and Eternal Father, being ever
mindful of Thy presence, we bow our heads
in suppliant adoration. With grateful hearts
we thank Thee for Thy gracious bounty and
humbly ask forgiveness for ever having of-
fended Thee by our sins.
Enlighten our minds, we beseech Thee, O
Lord, by the light of Thy brightness, that
we may be able to see what we ought to
do and have the strength and courage to
do what is right in the considerations before
us. May we so perform our duty as will
benefit Thy people in our beloved city.
May we have the light to see Thy good
and gracious purpose in the tasks which Thou
givest us to accomplish, and may we never
swerve from the determination to serve our
fellow men by being faithful to Thee. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council,
the Mayor submitted the following appoint-
ments:
'Oonstabies with authority to =erve civil
process upon filing of bond for the term
ending April 30, 1962:
Arthur Borofsky, 112 Tonawanda street.
Dorchester; Michael F. Welch, Jr., 27 Allston
street, Charlestown.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Confirmations.
APPROPRIATION FOR SCHOOL
PURPOSES.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, May 8, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Under the appropriation limit provided
by law, the School Committee has appropriated
for general school purposes the sum of $22,-
741,925.51. In addition, the committee has
requested that additional appropriations total-
ing $12,046,477.49 be provided for general
school purposes under the provisions of chap-
ter 117 of the Acts of 1949.
After a review of the above request, I am
of the opinion that additional appropriations
totaling $10,945,077.49 or a reduction of
$1,101,400 in the original request of the com-
mittee, will suffice for the current year's
needs of the School Department.
I submit herewith an order providing for
the additional appropriations and respectfully
recommend its adoption by your Honorable
Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Ordered, That the respective sums of money
specified in the schedules hereinafter set out
be, and hereby are, appropriated for school
purposes in addition to appropriations pre-
viously voted by the School Committee; said
sums to be raised by taxation on the polls
and estates in the City of Boston; and that
all orders heretofore or hereafter passed by
the City Council relating to appropriations,
taxes, and the interest thereon, apply to the
appropriations and taxes herein provided for,
$10,945,077.49.
Referred to the Committee on Appropria-
tions and Finance.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committees named, viz.:
Claims.
Joseph Bova, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Public Works
Department.
Wilbur and Robert Burnham, for compensa-
tion for damage to property and personal in-
juries caused by car of Fire Department.
Walter M. Butterworth, to be reimbursed as
result of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as employee of Police
Department.
Mrs. Cibotti, for compensation for damage
to headstone at Fairview Cemetery.
Benjamin Keselman, for compensation for
damage to car caused by an alleged defect
at 67 Tennis road, Mattapan.
Stephen G. Kiarsis, for compensation for
damage to car caused by an alleged defect
in Brattle street.
Nicholas J. Marathas, for compensation
for damage to car in motor vehicle collision.
John A. Munro, for compensation for damage
to car caused by an alleged defect in Milk
street.
Edward P. Rappa, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of the Hos-
pital Department.
Matilda Rubin, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect in under-
pass at Sullivan square.
Alfonso Spagnuolo, for compensation for
damage to property at 94-96 Commercial
street, caused by broken water main.
Joseph P. Thornton, to be reimbursed as
result of three executions issued against him
on account of his acts as employee of Fire
Department.
Joseph P. Thornton, to be reimbursed as
result of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as employee of Fire De-
partment.
Joseph P. Thornton, to be reimbursed as
result of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as employee of Fire
Department.
Joseph P. Thornton, to be reimbursed as
result of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as employee of Fire
Department.
Joseph P. Thornton, to be reimbursed as
result of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as employee of Fire De-
partment.
Whiting Milk Company, for compensation
for damage to track by city sanding truck.
Licenses.
Petition of Holiday Lanes Parkway, Inc.,
Emanuel Kurland, 1607 Veterans of Foreign
Wars Parkway, West Roxbury, Ward 20, to
operate bowling alleys on the Lord's day.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS BEFORE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held
May 12, 1961, at 10 A.M., on petition of
Boston Edison Company for pole locations
in private property in control of Metropolitan
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District Commission on Reservation road,
Smith Field road, private property off Turtle
Pond Parkway, Hyde Park.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held
May 12, 1961, at 10 A.M., on petition of
Boston Edison Company for pole locations in
private property in control of Metropolitan
District Commission in Marine Park, South
Boston.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held
May 18, 1961, at 10 a.m., on petition of
Boston Edison Company for location for
wires and cables in Veterans of Foreign
Ware Parkway in West Roxbuty, under care
and control of Metropolitan District Com-
mission.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held
May 16, 1961, at 10 A.M., on petition of
Francis J. Trombley, doing business as
Trombley Motor Coach Service, for license
to operate motor vehicles from intersection
of Embankment road and John F. Fitzgerald
Expressway over various streets to Park
square.
Severally placed on file.
PETITION FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of George A. Frattaroli, employee
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLES' BONDS.
The constables' bonds of Joseph L. Francis,
James A. Hickey, John Kilday, Norman L.
Munson, Robert E. Noyes, Jr., Kenneth Ed-
ward Strong, and Michael Waness, having
been duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer,
were received and approved.
MINORS' LICENSES.
Applications for minors' licenses were re-
ceived from one bootblack and four newsboys.
Licenses were granted under the usual con-
ditions.
ORGANIZATION OF OVERSEERS OF
PUBLIC WELFARE.
Notice was received from the Board of
Overseers of Public Welfare of organization
of the Board at its annual meeting on May 1,
1961, as follows:
Chairman, Mrs. Ida Mae Kahn; vice-chair-
man, James Leo Mulvey; treasurer, James
F. Bowers; secretary, William F. Lally.
Placed on file.
ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF APPEAL.
Notice was received from the Board of
Appeal of organization of the Board at its
annual meeting on the first Monday of May,
as follows:
Chairman, John J. Grigalus; secretarv,
Merton P. Ellis.
The following individuals were designated
as substitutes should a member be absent
from illness or other cause: William M.
Bogart, Richard L. Casey, Thomas F. Kelly,
Anthony S. J. Tomasello, and Harry 3.
Williams.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS.
Coun. SULLIVAN, for the Committee on
Legislative Matters, submitted the following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred February 27) for acceptance of
chapter 13 of the Acts of 1961 regulating use
of funds received through maintenance of
cemeteries — recommending that the order
ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
was passed.
APPROPRIATION FOR REDEMPTION OF
CITY LOANS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, May 8, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith a communication from
the City Auditor with reference to a recommen-
dation that four hundred thousand dollars
($400,000) be appropriated from parking
meter receipts for the redemption of debt
issued for the construction of off-street park-
ing facilities. In view of the fact that the
Legislature has authorized such an appropria-
tion for this purpose, I concur with the recom-
mendation of the City Auditor and submit
herewith an order appropriating this amount
for the redemption of parking facility debt.
I respectfully recommend adoption of this
order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Auditing Department, May 8, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
Chapter 92 of the Acts of 1953 authorizes
cities and towns having parking meters to
apply the receipts from said meters to the
payment of any debt incurred for the acqui-
sition of off-street parking areas and facilities.
Since 1947, the city has issued eleven
million two hundred fifty thousand dollars
($11,250,000) in bonds, and has used the
proceeds to establish parking areas and fa-
cilities. According to the records of the
Auditing Department, five hundred and sixty-
five thousand dollars ($565,000) must be
provided in the current year to meet principal
maturities and two hundred thirty-two thou-
sand two hundred ninety-one dollars and
forty-three cents ($232,291.43) to meet in-
terest requirements on these bonds. It is
estimated that four hundred thousand dollars
($400,000) of parking meter receipts will be
available to meet these requirements and the
balance to be raised in the tax levy.
In view of the authority granted by the
Legislature, I recommend that an order be
submitted to the City Council to appropriate
from parking meter receipts the sum of four
hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) to pro-
vide, in part, for the principal maturities on
these bonds in 1961.
Respectfully,
Joseph P. Lally,
City Auditor.
Ordered, That in accordance with the pro-
visions of chapter 92 of the Acts of 1953,
the sum herein set forth be, and hereby is.
appropriated from parking meter receipts
for the purpose specified:
City Loans, Redemption of $400,000
Referred to the Committee on Appropria-
tions and Finance.
REVISED LIST OF COMMITTEES
FOR 1961.
President McDONOUGH announced that
because of the resignation of Councillor White
as a member of the City Council on April 27,
1961, he herewith submits a revised list of
committees of the City Council for the year
1961 as follows:
Standing Committees.
Executive.
All members. Councillor Connolly, Chairman,
Kerrigan, Vice-Chairman.
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On the following committees, the first-
named member is chairman and second-named
is vice-chairman.
Appropriations and Finance.
Councillors, Sullivan, Iannella, Coffey, Ker-
rigan, Hines, Connolly, Foley.
Claims.
Councillors, Foley, Connolly, Iannella, Coffey,
Sullivan.
Confirmations.
Councillors, Hines, Iannella, Connolly, Coffey,
Kerrigan.
Hospitals.
Councillors, Langone, Kerrigan, Coffey,
Sullivan, Hines.
Inspection of Prisons.
Councillors, Foley, Coffey, Langone, Iannella,
Hines.
Legislative Matters.
Councillors, Sullivan, Iannella, Langone,
Hines, Foley.
Licenses.
Councillors, Coffey, Kerrigan, Connolly,
Hines, Iannella.
Ordinances.
Councillors, Coffey, Kerrigan, Langone,
Hines, Connolly.
Public Housing.
Councillors, Iannella, Coffey, Kerrigan, Con-
nolly, Sullivan.
Public Lands.
Councillors, Hines, Langone, Kerrigan,
Coffey, Iannella.
Public Service and Recreation.
Councillors, Connolly, Kerrigan, Sullivan,
Hines, Foley.
Rules.
Councillors, Kerrigan, Connolly, Foley,
Iannella, Coffey.
Urban Redevelopment, Rehabilitation
and Renewal.
Councillors, Iannella, Hines, Coffey, Sullivan,
Foley.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on
Claims, submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Sybil B. Cusick
(referred February 13) to be paid an annuity
on account of the death of her husband,
James E. Cusick, late member of the Police
Department — recommending passage of the
accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 89A, chapter 32 of the General Laws
an annuity of $1,500 be allowed and paid
to Sybil B. Cusick, widow of James E.
Cusick, late member of the Police Depart-
ment, who died on January 19, 1961, on
account of injuries received in the perform-
ance of duty, said annuity to continue so long
as she remains unmarried; such payments
to date from January 19, 1961, and to be
charged to the appropriation for Police De-
partment Pensions and Annuities.
2. Report on petition of Joseph Boylan
(referred May 1) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Joseph Boylan, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing-
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on June 14,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Joseph Boylan, petitioner, 3 Nira ave-
nue, Jamaica Plain $6 50
Dr. John J. Todd, 687 Beacon street 30 00
Total $36 50
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
3. Report on petition of John J. Crehan
(referred May 1) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
■ — recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under tihe provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John J. Crehan, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on March 2,
1956, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
John J. Crehan, petitioner, 10 Bonad
road, West Roxbury $16
Dr. Lawrence J. Christian, 1065 Beacon
street, Brookline 50
Total $66
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbu rsements.
4. Report on petition of Thomas E.
Curran (referred May 1) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Thomas E. Curran, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on July 12,
1958. there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $104
Dr. Milton F. Brougham, 412 Beacon
street 10
Total $114
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
5. Report on petition of Edward F. Denault
(referred May 1) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him -while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire De-
partment— recommending passage of the ac-
companying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Edward F. Denault, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on August 10,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $282 15
Dr. John J. Todd, 587 Beacon street.... 180 00
Total $462 15
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said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion fo;- Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
6. Report on petition of Frank J. Eckler
(referred May 1) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
j auty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying-
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Frank J. Eckler, a member
o. the Fire Department, for indemnification
lor hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on May 16,
1959, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $31 50
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
7. Report on petition of Everett A.
Flaherty (referred May 1) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Everett A. Flaherty, a
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on
February 4, 1961, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner
and approved by the Corporation Counsel, to
the following the amounts stated:
Everett A. Flaherty, petitioner, 20
Logan street, Roxbury .$12 20
Faulkner Hospital, 1153 Centre street,
Jamaica Plain 470 47
Dr. Eugene F. McDonough, 1658 Centre
street, Jamaica Plain 166 00
Total $648 67
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
8. Report on petition of Daniel G. Ford
(referred May 1) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upo.n petition of Daniel G. Ford, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on November
15, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. Lawrence J. Christian, 1065 Beacon
street, Brookline $30
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
9. Report on petition of Robert J. Hamilton
(referred May 1) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Robert J. Hamilton, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on January
6, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Robert J. Hamilton, petitioner, 42
Wilmot street, Roslindale $5 45
St. Elizabeth's Hospital, 736 Cambridge
street, Brighton 6 00
Total $11 45
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
10. Report on petition of Robert L. Hen-
nessey (referred May 1) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Robert L. Hennessey, a
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on
January 27, 1961, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner
and approved by the Corporation Counsel, to
the following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $15
Dr. Francis V. Creeden, 2075 Centre street,
West Roxbury 20
Total $35
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
11. Report on petition of Richard W.
Kennedy (referred May 1) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Richard W. Kennedy, a
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on
August 23, 1959, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner
and approved by the Corporation Counsel, to
the following the amounts stated:
Richard W. Kennedy, petitioner, 17
Peacevale road, Dorchester $51 05
Dr. Kermit H. Katz, 270 Commonwealth
avenue 15 00
Total $66 05
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
12. Report on petition of William L. Kilduff
(referred May 1) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical, and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of William L. Kilduff, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
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received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on August 31,
1959, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $18
Dr. John J. Todd, 587 Beacon street 50
Total $6S
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
13. Report on petition of Anthony J.
Langone (referred May 1) for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury-
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Anthony J. Langone, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on February
23, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Anthony J. Langone, petitioner, 39 Matta-
keeset street, Mattapan $10
Ceco Health Unit, Inc., 416 Marlborough
street 15
Total $25
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
14. Report on petition of John J. Maffei
(referred May 1) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John J. Maffei, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on February 9,
1'9>61, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporaiton Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
John J. Maffei, petitioner, 6 Chisholm
terrace, Roslindale $19 25
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 721 05
Dr. Francis L. Colpoys, 1 Peabody
square, Dorchester 25 00
Total $765 30
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
15. Report on petition of Daniel L. Mc-
Carthy (referred May 1) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Daniel L. McCarthy, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on October 12,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $407 55
Dr. Alexander H. A. Campbell, 520
Commonwealth avenue 170' 00
G. W. Smith & Co., 99 Washington
street 22 50
Total $600 05
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
16. Report on petition of William H. Mc-
Clennan (referred May 1) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing-
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of William H. McClevman, a
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on January 6,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
William H. McCIennan, petitioner, 29
Windermere road, Dorchester $22 73
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 94 05
Total $116 78
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
17. Report on petition of John J. Mc-
Devitt (referred May 1) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
,penses incurred as a result of an injury-
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John J. McDevitt, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on March 11,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $8 50
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
18. Report on petition of Francis C. Mc-
Gerity (referred May 1) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Francis C. McGerity, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on October
19, I960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $30
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 3eaeoni
street, Brookline 25
Total $55
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said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
19. Report on petition of Paul J. McGowan
(referred May 1) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained
by him while in the performance of his duty
as a member of the Fire Department — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Paul J. McGowan, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on January 5,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporatoin Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $282' 16
Dr. John J. Todd, 587 Beacon street.... 125 00
Total $407 15
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
20. Report on petition of James F. Mur-
phy (referred May 1) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
bis duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying-
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of James F. Murphy, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on January 3,
19'61, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Cammissionor and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
James F. Murphy, petitioner, 10 Newton
street, Brighton $10
St. Elizabeth's Hospital, 736 Cambridge
street, Brighton 15
Total $25
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
21. Report on petition of Bernard L. O'Con-
nor (referred May 1) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Bernard L. O'Connor, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on December
11, 1959, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. John P. Murphy, 418 Centre street,
Jamaica Plain $160
Dr. James C. W'aJker, 264 Beacon street.... 10
Dr. Joseph F. Dorsey, 697 Cambridge
street, Brighton 10
Total $180
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
22. Report on petition of Vincent J. Fas-
cucci (referred May 1) for indem.iifica.tion
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire De-
partment— recommending passage of the ac-
companying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Vincent J. Pascucei, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fauJt of bis own while
in the performance of his duty on November
30, 19'60, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. David Lipofsky, 525 Gallivan Boule-
vard, Dorchester $24
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
23. Report on petition of Edward W. Shar-
key (referred May 1) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Edward W. Sharkey, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fau'lt of bis own while
in the performance of his duty on March 4,
1981, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Edward W. Sharkey, petitioner, 13S Wil-
low street, West Roxbury $15 30
Dr. John J. Todd, 587 Beacon street 20 00
Total $35 30
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
24. Report on petition of Richard A. Walsh
(referred May 1) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained
by him while in the performance of his duty
as a member of the Fire Department — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Richard A. Walsh, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on March 13,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit
street $21
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
25. Report on petition of WIEiam E. Walsh
(referred May 1) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by
him while in the performance of his duty as
a member of the Fire Department — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
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Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of William E. Walsh, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on September
16, I960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
toll-owing the amounts stated:
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $40
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 15
Dr. John J. Todd, 5*87 Beacon street 10
Total $65
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
26. Report on petition- of William E. Walsh
(referred May 1) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result, of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of William E. Walsh, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on September
16, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $94 05
Dr. John J. Todd, 587 Beacon street 90 00
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 5 00
Total $189 05
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
ALVAN P. SHEPARD, JR., GUEST OF
HONOR JUNE 17, 1961, AT CHARLES-
TOWN.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor peti-
tion and request the President of the United
States, John F. Kennedy, to assign Commander
Alvan B. Shepard, Jr., to be the guest of honor
of the City of Boston on the 17th of June
1961, at the celebration held at Charlestown,
Mass.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
SALE OF LAND ON ALBANY STREET
TO W. L. MEAD, INC.
Coun. HINES called up, under unfinished
business, No. 1 on the Calendar, viz.:
1. Order for sale of land on Albany street
to W. L. Mead, Inc. On April 17, 1961, the
foregoing order was read once and passed,
yeas 6, nays 2.
The order was given its second reading and
passage, yeas 7, nays 2:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Hines,
Iannella, Kerrigan, Langone, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — Councillors Foley, McDonough — 2.
CERTAIN BENEFITS TO POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
Coun. McDONOUGH offered the following:
Resolved, That the City Council of Boston,
in meeting assembled, would favor legislation
increasing the compensation of the members
of the Police Department of the City of
Boston, and legislation providing that police
officers of the City of Boston shall be given
an additional day's pay for certain legal
holidays.
Coun. SULLIVAN in the chair.
Coun. McDONOUGH moved suspension of
the rules and adoption of the resolution. The
motion to suspend the rules was lost.
On motion of Councillor Coffey, the fore-
going resolution was referred to the Com-
mittee on Legislative Matters.
Later in the session, Councillor McDonough
moved reconsideration of the vote, to refer
the foregoing resolution to the Committee
on Legislative Matters. The motion was
carried, yeas 5, nays 4:
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Hines, Iannella,
McDonough, Langone — 5.
Nays — Councillors Coffey, Foley, Kerrigan,
Sullivan — 4.
Coun. McDONOUGH then moved suspen-
sion of the rules and adoption of the resolu-
tion. The rules were not suspended (6 votes
being necessary to suspend the rules ) , yeas
5, nays 4:
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Hines, Iannella,
Langone, McDonough — 5.
Nays — Councillors Coffey, Foley, Kerrigan,
Sullivan — 4.
The foregoing resolution was referred to
the Committee on Legislative Matters.
INFORMATION RE ASSESSMENTS IN
GOVERNMENT CENTER PROJECT AREA.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Ordered, That under section 17F of chapter
452 of the Acts of 1948 as amended by chapter
376 of the Acts of 1951, his Honor the Mayor
be requested to provide specific information
within two weeks concerning changes in as-
sessments in the year 1960 as contrasted with
those obtaining in the year 1959 in- the area
scheduled to become the Government Center
Project area.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
CERTAIN INFORMATION TO DEVEL-
OPERS AT NEW YORK STREETS
PROJECT AREA.
Coun. FOLEY and LANGONE offered the
following:
Ordered, That the Boston Redevelopment
Authority be requested, through his Honor
the Mayor, to determine the price, parcel
size, and other terms at which land in the
New York Streets Project area is presently-
available to prospective developers and to
report the results of such investigation to
the City Council not later than one month
from date of passage of this order.
Pies. McDONOUGH in the chair
Passed under suspension of the rules.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Coffey, the Council
voted to take a recess at 4.12 p.m., subject
to the call of the Chair. The members re-
assembled in the Council Chamber and were
called to order by President McDONOUGH at
5.39 P.M.
Coun. HINES in the chair.
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REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Executive Com-
mittee, submitted the following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred March 20) for appointment of Jacob
I. Brier to be a member of Boston Housing
Authority for the term expiring January 8,
li)62 — recommending that the order ought to
pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
confirming the appointment of Jacob I. Brier
to be a member of the Boston Housing Au-
thority for the term ending January 8, 1962,
was passed, yeas 5, nays 4:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Hines, Iannella,
Langone, McDonough — 5.
Nays — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Kerrigan,
Sullivan — 4.
Adjourned at 6.03 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Foley to meet on Monday, May 15, 1961,
at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
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Proceedings of City Council
Monday, May 15, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 p.m..
Senior Member CONNOLLY in the chair.
Absent, Councillor McDonough.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Eternal God, the whole purpose, passion,
and power of our lives find their highest
fulfillment and freedom in the complete and
joyous obedience to Thy holy will, and as
we begin a new week of service we pray
again for the reassurance of Thy promise,
that where Thy will is our guide, Thy power
will provide.
Thy special blessing we ask on the President
and members of the City Council that they
may keep before them the holiness and
dignity of their vocation to serve others in
public office. May all the judgments and
decisions of this Council redound to Thy
eternal glory, and contribute to the health
and happiness, the peace and prosperity of
all citizens of the city. Victory over every
crisis and all confusion, over fear and frus-
tration, comes from minds and hearts ruled
by Thy holy spirit. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointments:
Constables with authority to serve civil
process upon filing of bond for the term
ending April 30, 1962:
Patrick Paul Sheehy, 30 William Jackson
avenue, Brighton; George Arbeely, 54A
Strathmore road, Brighton.
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY RE
GOVERNMENT CENTER REDEVELOP-
MENT PROJECT.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, May 15, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit to you herewith:
(a) Plan entitled "Boston Redevelopment
Authority, Government Center Redevelopment
Project, Land Use Map";
(b) Hesolution adopted by the Boston Re-
development Authority on May 3, 1960, de-
termining the area shown on the aforesaid
plan to be a decadent area; and
(c) 'Resolution adopted by the Boston Re-
development Authority on May 3, 1960, for
the purpose of obtaining from the Housing
and Home Finance Agency of the federal
government an early land acquisition and
demolition loan.
Federal and state laws require the city's
consent to, and approval of, such early land
acquisition. Federal law also requires that
the city assume the responsibility of any and
all loss that may arise as the result of such
acquisition and demolition in the event that
the property so acquired is not used for
urban renewal purposes because the urban
renewal plan for the project is not approved,
or is amended to omit any of the acquired
property, or is abandoned for any reason.
I submit herewith, and recommend adop-
tion of, an order enabling the assumption of
such responsibility and granting the necessary
consent and approval.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Whereas, The Boston Redevelopment Au-
thority (hereinafter called the "Authority")
has, after the notice and public hearing re-
quired by law, determined that the area in
the City of Boston known and referred to
as the Government Center Project Area
(hereinafter called the "Area"), shown on
the plan entitled "Boston Redevelopment Au-
thority, Government Center Redevelopment
Project, Land Use Map," filed with the City
Clerk on May '15, 1961, and more particularly
described in the determination of the Au-
thority, is a decadent area; and
Wihereas, The Authority is preparing a
land assembly and redevelopment plan or an
urban renewal plan for tihe Area; and
Whereas, The Authority has determined it
necessary and in the public interest to avail
itself of such temporary loan or loans as,
under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949,
as amended, the Administrator of the Housing
and Home Finance Agency of the United
States of America (hereinafter called the
"Administrator") may make to finance early
land acquisition and related activities in con-
nection with an urban renewal project (here-
inafter called the "Project") in the Area; and
Whereas, The applicable provisions of Title
I, pursuant to which the government will
enter into a contract with the Authority to
make such temporary loan or loans for early
land acquisition and related activities, provide
that no loan for such purpose shall be made
unless "the governing body of the locality in-
volved shall have approved by resolution or
ordinance the acquisition of real property in
the urban renewal area"; and
Whereas, The provisions of Title I pro-
hibit any loan being made for purposes of
early land acquisition unless "either (A) the
Administrator shall have determined that such
loan is reasonably secured by a first mortgage
or other prior lien upon such real property
or is otherwise reasonably secured, or (B)
the governing body of the locality shall have
assumed the responsibility to bear any loss
that may arise as the result of such acquisi-
tion in the event that the property so ac-
quired is not used for urban renewal purposes
because the urban renewal plan for the pro-
ject is not approved, or is amended to omit
any of the acquired property, or is abandoned
for any reason"; and
Whereas, Said Title I further provides that
the Administrator may "permit any structure
so acquired to be demolished and removed and
may include in any loan authorized by this
section the cost of such demolition and re-
moval if the approval of the local governing
body extends to such demolition and removal";
now therefore be it
Resolved, By the City Council of the City
of Boston as the governing body of said city:
1. That the Mayor of the City of Boston
be, and he hereby is, authorized to consent
in the name and behalf of the City of Boston
that the Boston Redevelopment Authority at
one time or from time to time take by eminent
d'omiain or acquire by purchase, lease, gift, be-
quest or grant, and hold, clear, repair and oper-
ate the whole or any part or parts of the
land in the aforesaid Government Center Pro-
ject Area in advance of the approval of
the land assembly and redevelopment plan or
the urban renewal plan.
2. That approval be, and hereby is, given
for such taking, acquisition, holding, clearing,
repairing and operation, including the demo-
lition and removal of any and all structures
acquired through such taking and acquisi-
tion; and that consent be, arid hereby is,
given for a contract between the Authority
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and the United States of America for a
temporary loan or loans to finance such taking,
acquisition, clearing, demolition and removal
activities; and
3. That the City of Boston covenant with
the Boston Redevelopment Authority as fol-
lows, and that the Mayor of the City of
Boston be, and he hereby is, authorized and
empowered to execute and deliver in the name
and behalf of the City of Boston a covenant
reading as follows:
Covenant.
The City of Boston, acting under the power
vested in it by General Laws, c. 121, s. 26Q,
as amended by St. 1961, c. 188, s. 2, hereby
covenants with the Boston Redevelopment
Authority that, if said Authority at one time
or from time to time acquires (by taking
or otherwise) , or so acquires and clears,
land constituting the whole or a part or
parts of the so-called Government Center
Redevelopment Project Area, which area, after
the notice and public hearing required by
law, said Authority has determined to be a
decadent area and for which area said Au-
thority is preparing a land assembly and re-
development or urban renewal plan, said city
shall bear any and all loss that may arise
■as a result of such acquisition1 or such ac-
quisition and clearance in the event that
the land so acquired or so acquired and
cleared is not used for land assembly and
redevelopment or urban renewal purposes be-
cause a land assembly and redevelopment or
urban renewal plan for the project is not
approved, or is amended to omit such land,
or is abandoned for any reason. Consent is
hereby given to the assignment by the Boston
Redevelopment Authority of any or all of its
rights hereunder to the United States of
America.
In Witness Whereof, the City of Boston has
caused these presents to be signed in its name
and behalf by its , and its corporate
seal to be hereto affixed, this day of ,
19-61.
City of Boston,
By Mayor.
(Seal)
Attest:
City Clerk.
(The plan referred to in the foregoing
communication is annexed hereto.)
Referred to the Committee on Urban Re-
development, Rehabilitation and Renewal.
LEASE OF SPACE IN CITY HALL ANNEX
BY BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AU-
THORITY.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor,
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
Section 26EE of chapter 121 of the General
Laws empowers the City of Boston to "lease
any of its interests in any property" to aid
and cooperate in the planning, construction,
or operation of projects of the Boston Re-
development Authority.
Pursuant to a request from the Boston Re-
development Authority, I submit herewith an
order which would permit the city in an exer-
cise of that power to lease the tenth and
eleventh floors of the City Hall Annex to the
Boston Redevelopment Authority for its cor-
porate puirposes. The lease would be for a
term of four years from July 1, 1961, with a
right in the Authority to enter at once and
make alterations in acdordan.ee with plans and
specifications to be approved by the Assistant
Commissioner of Real Property as the officer
charged by ordinance with the care and control
of City Hall Annex, the cost of such altern-
ations to be deducted from the rent. The
$110,000 a year rent would approximate $5
a square foot, which is comparable to current
prices for renovated space in downtown office
buildings.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Housing arid Home Finance Agency,
Office of Regional Administrator,
New York, May 12, 1961.
Mr. Edward J. Logue,
Development Administrator.
Attention: Mr. John McMorrow.
Re: Proposed Lease with the City of Boston
for Occupancy of the Tenth an-1 Eleventh
Floors in the City Hall Annex.
Dear Mr. Logue:
We have reviewed the proposed lease sub-
mitted with your letter of May 9, 1961, and
we interpose no objection to the execution of
the document as submitted.
Sincerely yours,
Charles J. Horan,
Regional Director of Urban Renewal.
Lease.
This indenture of Lease made this day of
May, 1961, under section 2'6EE of chapter 121
of the General Laws by and between the City
of Boston, a Massachusetts municipal corpora-
tion, hereinafter called the Lessor, and the
Bbston Redevelopment Authority, a public body
politic and corporate in the City of Boston,
hereinafter called the Lessee,
Witnesseth that, in consideration of the rent
and covenants herein reserved and contained
on the part of the Lessee to be paid, per-
formed and observed, the Lessor hereby
demises, leases and lets to the Lessee the fol-
lowing described premises hereinafter called
the demised premises, to wit, the entire tenth
and eleventh floors of the Lessor's building
known as its City Hall Annex and situate at
26 Court street in Boston, Massachusetts, to-
gether with reasonable access thereto through
the entrances, exits, corridors, stairways and
automatic elevators of said building;
To have and to hold the demised premises
with their appurtenances for the term of four
years commencing with the first day of July,
1961, and ending with the thirtieth day of
June, 1965;
Yielding and paying therefor the annual
rental of One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars
($110,000), payable at the office of the Lessor's
Collector-Treasurer on the thirtieth day of
June in the years 1962, 1963, 1964, and 1965,
respectively.
The Lessor covenants with the Lessee that
during the term of this lease, except in cases
of accident, breakdown, suspension for inspec-
tion or repair, inability, in ordinary course
of business, to obtain required water, fuel or
electricity, embargoes, strilfces or other causes
beyond the Lessor's control, the Lessor, with-
out charge other than the rent hereinbefore
reserved, Shall furnish to the demised premi-
ses: (a) heat to such extent and at such times
as heat is usually furnished in office buildings
in Boston; (b) hot and cold running water
for the water fixtures on the demised premises
to such extent as the same is usually furnished
in office buildings in Boston; (c) washing of
windows, and sweeping and washing of floors,
in the demised premises to such extent, at
such intervals, and at such reasonable hours
only as such work is usually performed in
office buildings in Boston; (d) automatic ele-
vator service; and (e) electricity.
The Lessee shaE have the right immediately
upon the execution of this lease, even though
the term thereof has not commenced, to enter
upon the demised premises and to make alter-
ations therein and attach fixtures thereto;
provided, however, that all alterations shall
be made in accordance with plans and speci-
fications approved by the Lessor's Assistant
Commissioner of Real Property and shall be-
come and be the property of the Lessor; and
provided, further, that if the contract or con-
tracts for such alterations are awarded in ac-
cordance with the procedure set forth in sec-
tions 44A to 44L, inclusive, of chapter 149
of the General Laws, each year during the
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term of this lease one fourth of the cost of
such alterations (including demolition inci-
dental thereto) may be deducted from the
annual rent payable under chis lease.
The Lessee covenants with the Lessor —
1. That the Lessee will pay to the Lessor
the aforesaid rent at the times and in the
manner alforesadd;
2. That the Lessee will neither make nor
suffer any waste of the demised premises, but
will keep the same in such repair, order and
condition as the same are in at the commence-
ment of said term or may be lint in during
the continuance thereof, damage by unavoid-
able casualty only excepted, and at the ex-
piration of this lease will remote from the
demised premises all goods and effects not
the property of the Lessor and will peaceably
yield up to the Lessor said premises and all
alterations made thereto; and
'3. That the Lessee will use the demised
premises solely for its corporate purposes.
In witness whereof the parties have hereunto
set their hands and seals the day and year
first ahove written.
City of Boston,
By
Mayor.
Boston Redevelopment Authority,
By
Chairman.
City of Boston,
In City Council.
Ordered, That the Mayor be, and he hereby
is, authloirized to lease in the name and behalf
of the City of Boston (acting under section
26EE of chapter 121 of the Cwieral Laws)
to the Boston Redevelopment Authority, by a
writing approved as to form by the Corpora-
tion Counsel, for the term of four years com-
mencing with July 1, 19'6il, at an annual rental
of not less than One Hundred Ten Thousand
Dollars ($110,000) and upon such other terms
as the Mayor shall consider proper, the tenth
and eleventh floors of City Hail Annex with
reasonable access thereto through the entrances,
exits, corridors, stairways and automatic ele-
vators of said Annex, and with a righio in said
Authority immediately upon the execution of
the lease to enter upon the premises and make
alterations therein in accordance with plans and
specifications to be approved by the Assistant
Commissioner of Real Property with one fourth
of the cost thereof to be deducted annually
from the rent Otherwise payable, and with
the city obligated to furnish heat, hot and
cold water, electricity, automatic elevator
service and janitorial service.
Referred to the Committee on Urban Re-
development, Rehabilitation and Renewal.
:
APPROPRIATION OF $70,000 FOR PLAN-
NING DEPARTMENT PURPOSES, BOS-
TON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, May 15, 1361.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith a supplementary budget
recommendation for the Boston Redevelop-
ment Authority totaling $70,000 together with
a letter from the Chairman explaining the
reasons thereof.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the
appropriation order herewith submitted in
connection with the supplementary budget
recom men d a ti on .
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Boston Redevelopment Authority,
May 12, 1961.
Hon, John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Collins:
I submit herewith a copy of the extracts of
the meeting held by the Boston Redevelopment
Authority on May 10, 1961, which contains
the vote of the Authority authorizing the
execution of a lease with the City of Boston
under the terms specified in the accompanying
document. I should like to point out that
it is presumed that approximately 20 per cent
of the renovation costs will be borne by the
city, which would amount to approximately
$70,000. Since the lease agreement and the
renovation contract are so interdependent, and
because of the necessity of having your Honor's
approval, as well as the approval of the
members of the City Council for both of
the above, I should like to request your
Honor's consideration of the attached pro-
posal and, on behalf of the Authority, I
further request that your Honor submit to the
City Council the necessary orders. I am
sure that I need not point out to your Honor
the necessity for those renovations and the
need for providing adequate and suitable
office space for the Redevelopment Authoritv
staff.
Finally, I should like to inform your Honor
that the proposed lease agreement, with allow-
ance for the cost of renovation and remodel-
ing, have the full and complete approval of
the Urban Renewal Administration, as indi-
cated recently by Mr. Charles J. Horan,
Regional Director of Urban Renewal.
(Sincerely yours,
Rt. Rev. Francis J. Lally,
Chairman.
Supplementary Appropriation and Tax
Order for the Financial Year 1961.
Ordered, That the respective sum of money
specified for the Boston Redevelopment Au-
thority, in the schedule hereinafter set out
be, and hereby is, appropriated for the pur-
pose hereinafter specified, said sum to be
raised by taxation on the polls and estates
of the City of Boston, and that all orders
heretofore or hereinafter passed by the City
Council relating to appropriations, taxes, and
interest thereon apply to the appropriations
and taxes herein provided for.
Boston Redevelopment Authority,
Special Appropriation:
Planning Department Purposes $70,000
Referred to the Committee on Urban Re-
development, Rehabilitation and Renewal.
APPROPRIATION FOR NEW TRAFFIC
LIGHTS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, May 15, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith an appropriation order
for $50,000 from "Sales of City Property"
and a communication from the Traffic Com-
missioner explaining the reasons therefor.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the
accompanying order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Boston Traffic Department,
March 23, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
The installation of new traffic signals is
paid for out of a special appropriation en-
titled "Automatic Traffic Control Signals in
Various Sections of the City." The funds in
this appropriation have been replenished from
time to time with the consent of the Mayor
and the City Council by transfers from avail-
able sources. In recent years these transfers
have been accomplished from moneys ob-
tained from Sales of City Property. The
most recent allocation of funds to this ap-
propriation was on June 29, 1960, in the
amount of $20,000. At present this appro-
priation is depleted.
Apart from the installation of completely
new signals at intersections, this department
is continuously confronted with the necessity
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of installing additional traffic signal posts
in connection with the reconstruction of streets
and the redesign of intersections. Most ol
these latter installations are made by our
own forces working week ends which in-
volves the payment of overtime. Payments
to the Boston Edison Company for necessary
service connections and other related work
are also required. All of th2 abD>'e has been
paid from the appropriation "Automatic
Traffic Control Signals in Various Sections
of the City." . ■ . ,
In order to provide sufficient funds for the
necessary changes in our traffic signals as
described above in addition to making provi-
sion for the installation of some completely-
new signals. 1 respectfully request that at
least the sum of $50,000 be provided in the
appropriation "Automatic Traffic Control
Signals in Various Sections of the City.
Respectfully yours,
Thomas J. Griffin, Commissioner.
Ordered That under the provisions of sec-
tion 63 of chapter 44 of the General Laws, the
sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) be,
and the same hereby is, appropriated from
the special account "Sales of City Property,
to be expended under the direction of the
Boston Traffic Department, for the installation
of automatic traffic control signals in various
sections of the city.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations
and Finance.
RESURFACING KNOLL STREET,
ROSLINDALE.
. The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, May 15, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communication from
the Commissioner of Public Works concerning
your order of November 14, 1960, relative to
scheduling Knoll street, Roslindale, for re-
surfacing and reconstruction at the earliest
opportunity and further notify the City Coun-
cil at what date such work might commence.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
To Albert Kramer, Administrative Assistant,
Office of the Mayor.
From James W. Haley, Commissioner,
Public Works Department.
Subject: Knoll Street, West Roxbury, Re-
construction.
Reference is made to the following City
Council order:
"That the Public Works Commissioner be
requested, through his Honor the Mayor, to
schedule Knoll street, Roslindale, Ward 20,
for resurfacing and reconstruction at the
earliest opportunity and further notify the
City Council at what date such work might
commence."
This is to advise that contract for the re-
construction of Knoll street will be advertised
in June with the work to commence some
time during the summer months.
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Woi'ks.
Placed on file.
NAMING INTERSECTIONS IN HONOR OF
DECEASED VETERANS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, May 15, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith two orders for the
naming of certain intersections in the city in
honor of deceased veterans of our country. The
Committee to Memorialize Veterans, after due
consideration, has recommended the naming of
the sites as set forth in the accompanying
orders.
In view of the fact that each site is to
be named in memory of a veteran who sacri-
ficed his life in the service of his country,
1 recommend that your Honorable Body give
approval to the accompanying orders.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Improvement Commission,
May 12, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
At a meeting of the Committee to Memo-
rialize Veterans held this day, it was voted
to designate the following intersections in
honor of the following-named deceased vet-
erans:
Shepherd and Huntington avenues, Rox-
bury (Ward 10), Victor P. Plasson Square.
(Staff Sgt. Victor P. Plasson gave his life
in Germany on November 27, 1943, while in
the service of his country.)
Pontiac and Cherokee streets, Roxbury
(Ward 10), John Walsh Square.
(Pvt. First Class John Walsh gave his life
on March 11, 1945, while in the service of his
country.)
Respectfully,
Robert P. Mehegan, Secretary,
Committee to Memorialize Veterans.
Ordered, That the space at the junction of
Shepherd and Huntington avenues, Ward 10,
be named Victor P. Plasson square, in honor
of Victor P. Plasson, late veteran of World
War II.
Ordered, That the space at the junction
of Pontiac and Cherokee streets, Ward 1C, be
named John WaJsih square, in honor of John
Walsh, late veteran of World War II.
On motion of Councillor Colfey, the rules
were suspended and the orders were severally
passed.
SALE OF FIRE STATION AT 84 NORTH-
AMPTON STREET 10 SUFFOLK
STORAGE AND WAREHOUSE COM-
PANY.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, May 15, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
On April 24, 1961, I submitted to your
Honorable Body an order for the sale of land
and building at 84 Northampton street to
Club 575 Corp oration for the sum of $2,600.
I was influenced to some extent in so doing
by a letter of the Bloston Redevelopment Au-
thority to the Real Property Board dated
March 29, 1961, a copy of which is enclosed.
I have since received a request from the
Suffolk Storage and Warehouse Company to
purchase the same premises. The Suffolk Stor-
age and Warehouse Company owns the build-
ing at 100 Northampton street abutting the
City of Boston premises. It is offering to pay
the -sum of $5,000 for the property and will
demolish the building. Over and above the
cost of demolition and improving the lot for
business parking and alterations to its present
building, the company proposes to expend the
sum of approximately $3,500 to construct on
the premises a loading platform about 40 feet
in length and 1'5 feet deep with a fireproof
roof.
I submit herewith an order authorizing the
sale of the land and building at 54 Northamp-
ton street to Suffolk Storage and Warehouse
Company for the sum of $5,000, and request
that you consider this order in conjunction
with the order submitted April 10, 1961,
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
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Boston Redevelopment Authority,
March 29, 1961.
Mr. James J. Sullivan,
Chairman, Real Property Board.
Dear Mr. Chairman:
At the regular meeting today, the Authority
discussed a letter from the United Packing-
house, Food and Allied Workers, Local 575,
requesting that the Redevelopment Authority
release any interest it may have in the aban-
doned firebouse on Northampton street.
The present quarters of this union are lo-
cated on Hanover street, which is to be taken
by the Government Center project. Therefore,
it becomes incumbent on the Authority to give
every assistance to this group in relocation.
Mr. Donald Graham, Planning Administrator,
advised the Authority at Uhe meeting that
there are no present plans nor . any plans in
the near future which would affect Ihe North-
ampton street firehouse.
Accordingly, the Authority unanimously
adopted a motion to notify the Real Property
Board that we have no interest in the reten-
tion of this parcel in connection with the ur-
ban renewal plans for the area.
Yours truly,
Kane Simonian, Secretary.
Whereas, The City of Boston is the owner
in fee of approximately three thousand eight
hundred forty-three (3,843) square feet of land
at 84 Northampton street, Boston, held by the
Real Property Department; and
Whereas, The Assistant Commissioner of
Real Property of the City of Boston has deter-
mined that said land and buildings are no
longer required for public purposes; now there-
fore it is hereby
Ordered, That the Mayor of the City of Bos-
ton be, and he hereby is, authorized to sell
a certain parcel of land on tha easterly side
of Northampton street, Boston, bounded and
described as follows :
Northeasterly by Northampton street, forty
(40) feet; northwesterly by land now or for-
merly of Suffolk Storage and Warehouse Com-
pany, ninety-six and 15-100 (96.15) feet;
southwesterly by land now or formerly of Hotel
and Railroad News Company, forty (40) feet,
and southeasterly by land now or formerly of
Hotel and Railroad News Company, ninety-
six (96) feet, containing approximately three
thousand eight hundred forty-three (3,843)
square feet of land, and shown on a plan
marked "City of Boston, Northampton Street,
Boston Proper, December 16, 1946, Thomas F.
McGovern, Chief Engineer, Street Laying-Out
Department," and to execute and deliver an
instrument in writing to Suffouk Storage and
Warehouse Company, a Massachusetts corpora-
tion, conveying to Suffolk Storage and Ware-
house Company, for the sum of five thousand
(fr.O'OO) dollars all of the City of Boston's
right, title, and interest in *»nd to the parcel
of land hereinbefore described.
Said instrument shall contain a provision
that the purchaser shall within one year of
the delivery of said instrument demolish the
building and construct on the premises a load-
ing platform estimated to cost thirty-five hun-
dred (3,600) dollars; said instrument further
to provide that for breach of condition, the
City of Boston shall have the right to enter
and repossess the premises as of its former
estate. A certificate by the Mayor of the City
of Boston that these conditions have been com-
plied with shall be conclusive.
On motion of Councillor Ifines, the order
was referred to the Committee on Public
Lands.
SALE OF LAND AT COMMONWEALTH
AVENUE AND CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, May 15, 1901.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
On May 2, 1960, I submitted to your Honor-
able Body a purchase and sale agreement re-
lating to a parcel of land located at Common-
wealth avenue and Chestnut Hill avenue,
Brighton, containing approximately 64.000
square feet of land. On June 6, 1960, this
order was withdrawn with the understanding
that it would be resubmitted at a later date
unless a better proposal should be received.
I am now submitting an order requesting
authorisation to enter into a purchase and
sale agreement with the Turner Associates
Trust which I believe is more advantageous
to the City of Boston in sevaral respects. The
present proposal calls for a purchase price of
$175,000, an increase of $11,000 over the earlier
proposal; the deposit is increased from .>25,000
to $27,'500; but, most important, the present
agreement calls for completion of construction
within two years from commencement thereof,
as against five yeairs in the earlier proposal.
At a meeting of the Parks and Recreation
Commission held May 3, 1961, the Chairman
was authorized to execute a purchase and sale
agreement for this land, said agreement being
dated May 5, 1961, a copy of which is annexed
to the order.
The proposed purchaser plans to construct
a 17-story modern apartment building with
air-conditioning and parking facilities for its
tenants. The building will contain approxi-
mately 300 de luxe apartments, serviced by
modern high-speed elevators. The purchaser
estimates that the total cost of the building
will be between four and a half and five mil-
lion doll! airs.
Under the provisions of section 10 of chap-
ter 19 of the Revised Ordinances of 1961, there
is presently a height restriction of 70 feet.
In order to carry out the proposed develop-
ment, it will be necessary to amend this pro-
vision of the ordinance, and the proposed
agreement is contingent upon this amendment.
I am therefore submitting a proposed amend-
ment to section 10 of chapter 19 of the Re-
vised Ordinances of 19'61 which will permit
the erection of the proposed building, and I
hereby withdraw a propiosed amendment sub-
mitted to your Honorable Body on May 2, 1960.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Parks and Recreation Department,
May 8, 1961.
In Meeting of the Parks and Recreation
Commission, May 3, 1961:
It was unanimously voted to authorize the
Chairman of the Pairks and Recreation Com-
mission to execute an agreement dated May
5, 1'9>61, with the Turner Associates Trust for
the sale of park land containing approximately
64,000 square feet, located at the corner of
Commonwealth avenue and Chestnut Hill ave-
nue in the Brighton district of Boston and
now under the care and custody of the Parks
and Recreation Department, and it was further
voted that the Chairman of the Commission be
authorized to communicate to his Honor the
Mayor and the City Council the contents of
this vote.
Arthur J. O'Keupe,
Secretary to the Commission.
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-One.
An Ordinance Concerning Restrictions on Park
Frontages on Commonwealth Avenue.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows:
Section 10 of chapter 19 of the Revised
Ordinances of 1961 is hereby amended by in-
serting after the word "that," in line 28,
the words: the provision restricting the ex-
treme height of buildings to seventy feet from
the mean grade of the edgestone or sidwalk
shall not apply to buildings or structures or
any part thereof hereafter erected or altered
on land which abuts on and has an entrance
into and is within 100 feet from Common-
wealth avenue, between Chestnut Hill avenue
and South street; and provided also that
Whereas, The City of Boston is the owner
in fee of approximately sixty-four thousand
(64,000) square feet of land at Commonwealth
avenue and Chestnut Hill avenue, Brighton
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district of the City of Boston, under the con-
trol of the Parks and Recreation Commission;
and
Whereas, The Parks and Recreation Com-
mission, subject to the authorization of the
City Council and approval of the Mayor of
the City of Boston, has entered into a Pur-
chase and Sale Agreement relative to said
land with the Turner Associates Trust, a
Massachusetts trust with a usual place of
business at 15 State street, Boston, a copy
of said Agreement being annexed hereto; now
therefore it is hereby
Ordered, That the Parks and Recreation
Commission be, and the same hereby is, au-
thorized to carry out the terms of the Pur-
chase and Sale Agreement, a copy of which
is hereto annexed.
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Frances Farqubar, for compensation1 for
damage to car caused by ball thrown from
Smith Street Playground.
John L. Gantley, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by an alleged defect at
Massachusetts avenue and Southampton street.
Morris B. Gray, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by fire truck.
Helen Guild, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect on Bowdoin street,
Boston.
Thomas J. Howard, for compensation for
damage to property caused by employees of
the Fire Department.
Carl Hyman, to be reimbursed for expenses
incurred in digging for leak in water pipe.
John E. Kelley, to be reimbursed as result
of execution issued against him en account
of his acts as employee of Fire Department.
Theodore Kocyk, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by alleged defect on Alford
street, Charlestown.
Mary McDermott, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at 55 Dwigbt
street.
Elizabeth McDonnell, to be reimbursed for
expenses incurred in digging for leak in water
pipe.
James M. McDonough, for compensation
for damage to car caused by truck of the
Fire Department.
Gerald G. Moothart, for compensation for
damage to car caused by patrol wagon.
Edward G. Picardi, for compensation for
damage to car caused by street sweeper.
Esther L. True, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at 7 Lans-
downe street.
Mary C. Ward, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at 111
Franklin street.
Amelia M. and Robert P. Webber, for com-
pensation for damage to car and personal
injuries caused by street cleaner.
NOTICE FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS.
A communication was received from the
State Department of Public Works transmit-
ting copy of layout and order of taking of
altered location of section of State Highway
(John F. Fitzgerald Expressway).
Placed on file.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLES' BONDS.
The constables' bonds of James A. Canton,
John J. Lydon, and George M. Romanos, Jr.,
having been duly approved by the Collector-
Treasurer, were received and approved.
APPOINTMENTS BY TREASURY
DEPARTMENT.
Notices were received from Collector-Treas-
urer James E. Gildea of the following ap-
pointments:
Peter H. Rogers, First Assistant Collector-
Treasurer, Collecting Division; Thomas F.
Leonard, Second Assistant Collector-Treasurer,
Collecting Division.
Placed on file.
POWERS AND DUTIES OF ASSISTANT
COLLECTOR-TREASURERS.
Notices were received from Collector-Treas-
urer James E. Gildea designating the
powers and duties of Peter H. Rogers, First
Assistant Collector-Treasurer, Collecting Divi-
sion; Thomas E. Leonard, Second Assistant
Collector-Treasurer, Collecting Division; Wil-
liam L. Dowling, Second Assistant Collector-
Treasurer, Treasury Division.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENTS BY ASSESSING
DEPARTMENT.
Notice was received from the Assessing
Department of the following appointments:
John M. Lanning, George A. Maloney, Wil-
liard O'Birien, and Maurice Joyce, Supervisors
of Assessing.
Severally placed on file.
NOTICE OF INTEREST IN CONTRACT.
Notice was received from Ma.tweil B. Gross-
man, member of the Boston Finance Commis-
sion, of interest in sale of envelopes to the
City of Boston by Massachusetts Envelope
Company, of which he is a director.
Placed on file.
NOTICE OF INTEREST IN CONTRACT.
Notice was received from Samuel J. Toma-
sello, member of the Board of Appeal, of his
interest in a contract between the City of
Boston and S. J. Tomasello, for repairs to
bituminous pavement at Parks and Recreation
Department roadways in Boston.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF DAVID L. CURRIER.
Notice was received from the Mayor of the
appointment of David L. Currier, 40 Water
street, to be Associate Commissioner of Real
Property for the term ending May 1, 1964.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LICENSES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on
Licenses, submitted the following:
Report on petition (referred May 8) of
Holiday Lanes Parkway, Inc., Emmanuel Kur-
land, for license to operate bowling alleys on
the Lord's day — recommending that the license
be granted.
The report was accepted, and the license
was granted under the usual conditions.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ORDI-
NANCES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on Ordi-
nances, submitted the following:
Report on message of the Mayor and ordi-
nance (referred April 24) establishing a fee
for furnishing abstract copy of record of birth,
marriage or death — recommending that the
ordinance ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the ordinance
was passed.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONFIRMA-
TIONS.
Coun. HINEiS, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
1. Report on appointment by the Mayor
(referred May 1) of Emma E. Thompson as
constable with authority to serve civil process
upon filing of bond for term ending April
30, 1962 — recommending that appointment be
confirmed.
2. Report on appointments by the. Mayor
(referred May 1) of Clifford A. Ohnemus, Jr.,
and Eugene J. Regnier as weighers of goods
for the term ending April 30, 1961 — recom-
mending that appointments be confirmed.
3. Report on appointments by the Mayor
(referred May 8) of Arthur Borofsky and
Michael F. Welch, Jr., as constables with au-
thority to serve civil process upon filing of
bond for term ending April 30, 1962 — recom-
mending that appointments be confirmed.
The reports were accepted, and the appoint-
ments were severally confirmed.
EQUIPPING NORFOLK STREET PLAY-
GROUND.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That the Park Commissioner be
instructed by his Honor the Mayor to conduct
a survey of the Norfolk Street Playground in
Dorchester to determine its needs and that
he be further instructed to arrange for proper
equipping and policing of said playground;
and be it further
Ordered, That the Park Commissioner be
further instructed to report back to the Coun-
cil in writing exactly what equipment he will
install and what steps he has taken to elimi-
nate abuses that are taking place during the
evening hours.
Referred to the Committee on Public Serv-
ices and Recreation.
FLOODLIGHTING CERTAIN FIELDS FOR
NIGHT BASEBALL.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Ordered, That the Parks and Recreation
Commission survey the possibility of immedi-
ate floodlighting for night baseball for the
Boston Park League at the Dorchester Town
Field and subsequent floodlighting of the base-
ball fields at Sullivan square, Charlestown;
Cleveland Circle, Brighton; East Boston Stadi-
um, South Boston Stadium, and Fallon Field,
Roslindale.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT COMMONWEALTH
AVENUE AND BOSTON UNIVERSITY
BRIDGE.
Coun. CONNOLLY for Coun. McDONOUGH
offered the following:
Ordered, That the Traffic Commissioner be
requested, through his Honor the Mayor, to
install traffic lights at the intersection of
Commonwealth avenue and the Boston Uni-
versity Bridge.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
USE OF MOTORCYCLES BY POLICE
OFFICERS.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Be it Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor be
requested to request the Police Commis-
sioner to discontinue the use of police officers
on motorcycles during the period of 15 minutes
before sunset and 15 minutes after sunrise.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
AMENDING LOAN FOR OFF-STREET
PARKING FACILITIES.
Coun. SULLIVAN called up, under un-
finished business, No. 1 on the Calendar, viz.:
1. Loan order appropriating $1,000,000 from
Sumner Tunnel proceeds for off-street parking
facilities and reducing a previous loan order
for the same purpose by a like amount.
On April 24, 1961, the foregoing order was
read once and passed, yeas 6, nays 0.
The order was given its second reading and
passage, yeas 8, nays 0.
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Foley,
Hines, Iannella, Kerrigan, Langone, Sullivan
—8.
Nays — 0.
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND
CLASSIFICATION STUDY.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Resolved, That his Honor the Mayor is here-
by requested to immediately initiate an appro-
priation order for a sum sufficient to accom-
plish an employee compensation and classifi-
cation study by a competent firm for em-
ployees of the City of Boston and the County
of Suffolk in the year 1961, for implementa-
tion as early as possible in the year 1962.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative
Matters.
SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF PERSONS DIS-
PLACED BY REDEVELOPMENT PRO-
GRAM.
Coun. FOLEY and SULLIVAN offered the
following:
Resolved, That institutions of higher educa-
tion in the Boston area having schools of
sociology or offering courses in the same be
requested to undertake a cooperative project
(to be accomplished by students) to follow
up massively those persons displaced so far
by Boston's redevelopment program to deter-
mine the total sociological effect upon those
persons directly affected by the program so far.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
COOPERATION OF AUTHORITIES RE
RELOCATION OF FAMILIES IN UR-
BAN RENEWAL PROJECTS.
Coun. FOLEY and SULLIVAN offered the
following :
Whereas, Executing in Greater Boston of
urban renewal projects involving relocation of
families has created some unusual demand
upon the housing resources of communities to
which families go to relocate;
Whereas, The problem is especially acute in
the Greater Boston area because of the small
size of the communities constituting it;
Whereas, There seems to be no level of
government except the state government with
the authority and resources to deal with this
problem; be it
Resolved, That the Corporation Counsel and
the Boston Redevelopment Authority are here-
by requested, through his Honor the Mayor,
to study cooperatively the problem and methods
whereby the Commonwealth might deal with
the problem by way of coordinating projects
so as to minimize the impact of relocation on
those communities by financial aid and other-
wise; and be it further
Resolved, That legislation articulating the
program developed above be prepared for
consideration by the 1962 session of the Great
and General Court.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR FOLEY.
Coun. FOLEY, upon receiving unanimous
consent to make a statement, stated that a
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statement attributed to Mr. Baressi of the
Municipal Research Bureau in connection with
the new sewerage fee was a distortion of the
actual facts. Councillor Foley further stated
that private nontaxable property in the City
of Boston holds the tax rate down $10 a
thousand, and it is the private nontaxable
institutions which give Boston its character
and make it different.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR HINES.
Coun. HINES, upon receiving unanimcus
consent to make a statement, stated that he
agreed with the remarks of Councillor Foley
and he was opposed to attacks on charitable
institutions.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR FOLEY.
Coun. FOLEY upon receiving unanimous
consent to make a statement stated that as
chairman of the Committee on Ciaims he was
not satisfied with the present system of
handling certain claims and he would like
to have the Corporation Counsel also notified.
Adjourned at 3.45 P.M, on motion of Coun-
cillor Iannella, to meet on Monday, May 22,
1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings In accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
Ciiy of Boston
Administrative Services Department
Printing atffigg&n Section
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, May 22, 1901.
Regular meeting of the City Council held in the
Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 p.m., Senior
Member Connolly in the chair. Absent, Council-
lor McDonough.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to the
rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Merciful Father, help us to live during this day
humbly and honestly, sincerely and serenely,
never proving disloyal to any of our duties but
discharging them faithfully.
In the approach to our problems we ask courage
and confidence that we may solve them with
firm reliance on Thy divine wisdom and strength.
Grant that we may never be timid or cowardly
in our convictions and principles even though they
seem counter to popular practice and prejudice.
May we be true for so many trust us; may we
be good for those who care; may we be strong for
there is much to suffer; may we be brave for there
is much to dare. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to the
Flag.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointments:
Constables with authority to serve civil process
upon filing of bond for the term ending April 30,
1902:
Samuel Kofman, 104 Lucerne street, Dorchester;
Elijah A. Wigan, 115 Redlands road, West Rox-
bury; Martin N. Impemba, 83 Princeton street,
East Boston.
Severally referred to the Committee on Con-
firmations.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and re-
ferred to the committees named, viz.:
Claims.
Codman Square Taxi, Inc., and John P. Gillespie-
for compensation for damage to property and
personal injuries caused by city motor vehicle.
Malcolm Crowder, Jr., for compensation for
damage to car by car of Public Works Depart-
ment.
Estate of Concetta Cuscianna, for refund on
rooming house license which was paid twice.
Dorchester Athletic Associates, by William M.
Fennell, for rebate on alcoholic beverage license.
Factory Mutual Liability Insurance Company of
America, for compensation for damage to car of
Paul F. Fraher by city truck.
Richard L. Florino, for compensation for
damage to car by city truck.
Daniel F. McCluskey, for compensation for
injuries and damage to property by city motor
vehicle.
Vincent J. Nazzaro, for compensation for in-
juries caused by city vehicle.
York Realty, Inc., for compensation for damage
to property at 180 Lincoln street, Boston, caused
by water break.
Licenses.
Petition of Edward J. Murphy, doing business as
Cambridge-Airport Limousine Service to operate
motor vehicles over Harvard Bridge to Storrow
Drive, to Fitzgerald Expressway, through Sumner
Tunnel, to Logan Airport and return.
PETITION FOR ANNUITY.
Petition of Mary B. Cunniff, to be paid annuity
on account of death of her husband, George L.
Cunniff, late member of the Fire Department.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
NOTICE FROM DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES.
A communication was received from the Depart-
ment of Public Utilities transmitting copy of order
granting petition of Boston Edison Company for
pole locations in private property in control of
Metropolitan District Commission in Marine
Park, South Boston.
Placed on file.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLE'S BOND.
The constable's bond of Arthur Borofsky, having
been duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer,
was received and approved.
DESIGNATION OF POWERS AND DUTIES
OF ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER OF
ASSESSING.
A communication was received from Robert A.
Grimes, Commissioner of Assessing, designating
the powers and duties of Adolph H. Brauneis,
Associate Commissioner of Assessing, in the
Assessing Department.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
CONFIRMATIONS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Confir-
mations, submitted the following:
Report on appointments by the Mayor (re-
ferred May 15) of Patrick Paul Sheehy and George
Arbeely as constables with authority to serve civil
procass upon filing of bond for the term ending
April 30, 1902 — recommending the appointments
be confirmed.
The report was accepted, and the appointments
were confirmed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
HOUSING.
Coun. IANNELLA, for the Committee on
Public Housing, submitted the following:
The Committee on Public Housing herewith
approves the order of his Honor the Mayor re-
ferred May 23, 1900, for additional low-rent hous-
ing, not to exceed 1,000 units.
Tile committee recommends that the Boston
Housing Authority consider the follow-ing recom-
mendations with respect to these additional units:
1. At least 75 per cent of these additional
units to be allocated to house the elderly.
2. That the new housing units be small in size,
not to exceed .50 units.
3. That these housing units be located in areas
where they are near community facilities and
services.
4. That the construction of these units be of
the garden-type housing.
5. That these units be scattered in as many
communities as possible.
0. That the construction of these units be
planned to fit in with the city's over-all urban re-
newal program.
The report of the committee was accepted.
Coun. HINES moved that the matter be tabled.
The motion was lost, yeas 1, nays 7:
Yeas — Councillor Connolly — 1.
Nays — Councillors Coffey, Foley, Hines, Ian-
nella, Kerrigan, Langone, Sullivan — 7.
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Conn. HINES moved that action by the Body on
this order be postponed to a date certain, to wit,
Monday, May 29.
The motion was carried, yeas 5, nays 3:
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Hines,
Iannella, Sullivan — 5.
Navs — Councillors Coffey, Kerrigan, Langone
—3.
In connection with the foregoing, Councillor
Foley offered the following:
Moved, That the Council invite the attendance
of the full membership of the Boston Redevelop-
ment Authority as it is the Planning Board of the
City of Boston, as well as the Boston Redevelop-
ment Authority, and the Development Admin-
istrator and the Planning Administrator, to attend
the meeting of the Boston City Council on Mon-
day, May 29, at 3 p.m., for the purpose of discussing
all aspects of the public housing question, includ-
ing but not limited to the planning aspects in-
volved in the resolution concerning 1,000 units
presently before the Body.
The motion was carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Walter M. Butter-
worth (referred May 8) to be reimbursed as a
result of an execution issued against him on account
of his acts as an employee of the Police Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That the sum of one hundred seventy-
seven dollars and ninety cents ($177.90) be al-
lowed and paid to Walter M. Butterworth in
reimbursement for amount of execution issued
against him on account of his acts as an employee
of the Police Department, Division 1, said sum
to be charged to the appropriation for Executions
of Court, Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
2. Report on petition of Mary A. Grimley
"(referred December 19, 1960) to be paid an annuity
on account of the death of her husband, John R.
Grimley, late member of the Police Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
89 A, chapter 32 of the General Laws, an annuity
of SI, 500 be allowed and paid to Mary A. Grimley,
widow of John R. Grimley, late member of the
Police Department, who died on August 16, 1957,
on account of injuries received in the performance
of duty, said annuity to continue so long as she
remains unmarried; such payments to date from
August 16, 1957, and to be charged to the ap-
propriation for Police Department Pensions and
Annuities.
3. Report on petition of Joseph P. Thornton
(referred May 8) to be reimbursed as a result of
seven (7) executions issued against him on account
of his acts as an employee of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of eleven thousand three
hundred nineteen dollars and eighty cents
($11,319.80) be allowed and paid to Joseph P.
Thornton in reimbursement for amount of seven (7)
executions issued against him on account of his
acts as an employee of the Fire Department,
Engine Company 17, said sum to be charged to the
appropriation for Executions of Court, Damage
Claims and Reimbursements.
4. Report on petition of William Quigg (re-
ferred May 1) to be reimbursed as a result of an
execution issued against him on account of his
acts as an employee of the Public Works Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accompany-
ing order:
Ordered, That the sum of one hundred twenty-
nine dollars and seventy-five cents ($129.75) be
allowed and paid to William Quigg, in reimburse-
ment for amount of execution issued against him
on account of his acts as an employee of the Public
Works Department, Highway Division, said sum
to be charged to the appropriation for Executions
of Court, Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
The reports were accepted, and the orders were
severally passed.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR FOLEY.
Upon receiving unanimous consent to make a
statement, Councillor Foley stated, "Mr. Chair-
man, when you came in this Body, I was warned
that the toughest and most precise parliamentarian
ever to serve in any elected body in the Common-
wealth of Massachusetts was coming in the Body,
and I talked to you about it privately at the time.
You told me you had lost interest in such alter-
cations.
"All I can say is that as a result of this after-
noon's work, the old fire horse still smell smoke."
ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO CHARGES FOR
SERVICES IN CITY HOSPITAL.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, May 22, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Public assistance programs, health and accident
insurance, and workmen's compensation cases are
not producing the maximum revenue at the
Boston City Hospital which they would if the
charges fixed by ordinance for services rendered in
the Hospital Department more nearly approxi-
mated the cost of those services to the city. Ac-
cordingly, I am recommending adoption of the
ordinance submitted herewith for the purpose of
making those charges more realistic while at the
same time keeping them reasonable and retaining
the provisions in clause (167) of section 1 of
chapter 30 of the Revised Ordinances of 1961 so
that in every case in which a rate certified under
section 30K of chapter 7 of the General Laws is
applicable, such portion of the charges as is in
excess of such rate shall be waived and that such
portion of such charges as, in the judgment of the
board of trustees in charge of the Hospital Depart-
ment, the patient or persons bound to support him
are unable to pay shall be waived.
The principal changes are these:
Increase of $1 in accident floor admission rates
(both at the City Hospital and at the East
Boston Relief Station) so as to be $3 for children
under thirteen and $4 for all others.
Establishment of a charge for ambulance
service — $15 within city limits, $25 within
twenty-five miles of the City Hospital, and such
fee, not less than $25, as the Director of Hos-
pitals may fix in a particular case for a greater
distance.
Establishment of a charge for anesthesia in
all cases (as distinguished from operations) with
the $5 minimum now current for anesthesia in
connection with an operation but with a $25
maximum in place of the current $15 maximum.
Establishment of a $10 a day holding ward
rate.
An increase of $5 in all bed and board rates
so as to be $20 (instead of $15) in a ward, $23
(instead of $18) in a semi-private room, and $26
(instead of $21) in a private room.
Establishment of a $15 a day intense care unit
fee.
Establishment of nursery charges while
mother remains in hospital — $12 a day for
prematures, and $5 a day for others.
Increase in charges for nursery after mother
leaves hospital — $20 a day for prematures, and
$15 a day for others. (Now $5 a day in all
cases.)
Change in delivery room fee so as not to
include anesthesia.
Increase of $5 in electrocardiogram fee so as
to be $10 instead of the present $5.
Increase of $10 in electroencephalogram fee
so as to be $25 instead of $15.
Increase of $40 in maximum for laboratory
analyses at City Hospital so as to give hospital
trustees power to fix a fee up to $50.
Establishment of fee for handling outside
laboratory analyses with power in hospital
trustees to fix between $1 and $10 according to
the cost of handling.
Increase of $10 in maximum rate for use of
operating room so as to be $35 instead of $25,
with new $10 charge for use of recovery room.
Change in oxygen mask fee from $3 primary
charge plus 50 cents an hour of use with $50
limit to a not less than $3 to not more than $25
primary fee with cost of materials added and no
limit.
Revision of pharmacy provision to include
prostheses and medical and surgical supplies.
Change in plaster cast fee so as not to include
anesthesia.
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Establishment of a $35 fee for use of radio-
isotope equipment.
Establishment of minimum .$3 fee for physio-
therapy with $25 maximum therefor.
Establishment of a $15 fee for use of a shock
room.
It is hoped that your Honorable Body will give
early attention to this matter so that the new
fees may go into effect on July first.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
CITY OF BOSTON.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-One.
An Ordinance Relative to the Charges to be Paid
for Services Rendered in the Hospital Department
of the City of Boston.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston, as
follows.
SECTION 1. Clause (168) of section 1 of
chapter 30 of the Revised Ordinances of 1961 is
hereby amended by striking out the last two sen-
tences and inserting in place thereof the following
sentences: — The charge to be paid for each ad-
mission to the accident floor at the city hospital
for diagnosis or treatment shall be, in the case of a
child under age thirteen, $3.00. and in the case of
any other person, $4.00. The charge to be paid for
each admission to the East Boston relief station
for diagnosis or treatment shall be, in the case of a
child under age thirteen, $3.00, and in the ci.se of
any other person, $4.00; provided, that such charge
shall be waived in ease of transfer of the patient
to the accident floor at the city hospital.
SECTION 2. Said section 1 is hereby amended
by inserting after clause (168) the following
clauses:
(168A) Hospital, Ambulance. The charge to be
paid for each use of an ambulance for transporting
a person from a place within the territorial limits
of the city to the citv hospital or from the city
hospital to such a place shall be $15.00. The
charge to be paid for each use of an ambulance for
transporting a person to the city hospital from a
place outside the territorial limits of the city but
within twentv-five miles of the city hospital or to
such a place from the city hospital shall be $25.00.
The charge to be paid for each other use of an
ambulance shall be such amount, not less than
$25.00, as the director of hospitals shall determine
approximates the cost thereof.
(168B) Hospital, Anesthesia. The charge to be
paid for each use of equipment at the city hospital
for anesthesia, including all materials supplied in
connection with such use, shall be such amount,
not less than $5.00 nor more than $25.00, as the
board of trustees in charge of the hospital depart-
ment considering the nature of the procedure
involved shall from time to time determine.
SECTION 3. Clause (169) of said section 1 is
hereby amended by striking out the first sentence
and inserting in place thereof the following sen-
tence:— The charge to be paid for bed and board at
the city hospital shall be, in the case of bed and
board in a holding ward, $10.00 a day, in the case
of bed and board in any other ward, $35.00 for
every day of intense care and $20.00 for every
other day, in the case of bed and board in a semi-
private room, $38.00 for every day of intense care
and $23.00 for every other day, in the case of bed
and board in a private room, $41.00 for every day
of intense care and $26.00 for every other day, in
the case of bed and board in a nursery for pre-
maturely born infants, $12.00 for every day while
the mother is furnished bed and board at the city
hospital and $20.00 for every other day, and in the
case of bed and board in a nursery for other new
born infants, $5 for every day while the mother is
furnished bed and board at the city hospital and
$15.00 for every other day.
SECTION 4. Said section 1 is hereby further
amended by striking out clauses (171), (172),
(173), (174), (175), (176), (177) and (178) and
inserting in place thereof respectively the following
clause: —
(171) Hospital Delivery Room. The charge to
be paid for each use of a delivery room at the city
hospital, exclusive of materials and equipment for
anesthesia, shall be $25.00.
(172) Hospital, Electrocardiogram at. The
charge to be paid for the use of equipment at the
city hospital for an electrocardiogram shall be
$10.00.
(173) Hospital, Electroencephalogram at. The
charge to be paid for the use of equipment at the
city hospital for an electroencephalogram shall be
$25.00.
(174) Hospital, Laboratory. The charge to be
paid for each analysis made by a laboratory at the
city hospital shall be such amount, not less than
$1.00 nor more than $50.00, as the board of
trustees in charge of the hospital department shall
from time to time determine approximates the
cost of handling and making such analysis. The
charge to be paid for each analysis made by an-
other laboratory for a patient at the city hospital
shall be the amount charged the city hospital by
such laboratory and in addition thereto such
amount, not less than $1.00 nor more than $10.00,
as said board of trustees shall from time to time
determine approximates the cost of handling such
analysis at the city hospital.
(175) Hospital Operating and Recovery Rooms.
The charge to be paid for each use of an operating
room at the city hospital, exclusive of materials
and equipment for anesthesia and exclusive also
of use of a recovery room, shall be such amount,
not less than $10.00 nor more than $35.00, as the
board of trustees in charge of the hospital depart-
ment considering the nature of the operation or
procedure shall from time to time determine. The
charge to be paid for each use of a recovery room
at the city hospital shall be $10.00.
(176) Hospital Oxygen Mask, etc. The charge
to be paid for each use of equipment for oxygen
or inhalation therapy at the city hospital shall be
such primary charge, not less than $3.00 nor more
than $25.00, as the board of trustees in charge of
the hospital department considering the nature of
the equipment shall from time to time determine,
and in addition thereto such further charge as
said board shall from time to time determine ap-
proximates the cost of materials supplied in con-
nection therewith.
(177) Hospital, Pharmaceuticals, etc. The
charge to be paid for any pharmaceutical prepara-
tion, biological product, intravenous solution,
prosthesis, or medical or surgical supply furnished
at the city hospital shall be such amount as the
board of trustees in charge of the hospital depart-
ment shall from time to time determine approxi-
mates the cost of furnishing such pharmaceutical
preparation, biological product, intravenous solu-
tion, prosthesis, or medical or surgical supply.
(178) Hospital, Plaster or Other Cast at. The
charge to be paid for the supply of materials and
the use of equipment in connection with the ap-
plication of a cast at the city hospital, exclusive
of materials and equipment for anesthesia, shall
be such amount, not less than $10.00 nor more than
$50.00, as the board of trustees in charge of the
hospital department considering the type of cast
involved shall from time to time determine. The
charge to be paid for the use of equipment at the
city hospital in connection with the removal of a
cast shall be $2.00.
SECTION 5. Said section 1 is hereby amended
by inserting after clause (178), as appearing in
section 4 of this ordinance, the following clauses: —
(178A) Hospital, Physiotherapy. The charge
to be paid for each use of equipment at the city
hospital for physiotherapy, including all materials
supplied in connection with such use, shall be such
amount, not less than $3.00 nor more than $25.00,
as the board of trustees in charge of the hospital
department considering the type of procedure
involved, shall from time to time determine.
(178B) Hospital, Radioactive Isotope Diagnosis
and Treatment. The charge to be paid for the use
of equipment at the city hospital for radioactive
isotope diagnosis or treatment, including ma-
terials supplied in connection with such use, shall
be $35.00.
SECTION 0. Said section 1 is hereby amended
by inserting after clause (180) the following clause:
(180A) Hospital, Shock Room. The charge to
be paid for each use of a shock room at the city
hospital shall be $15.00.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
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REMOVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES IL-
LEGALLY PARKED OR STANDING
ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
The following was received:
Citv of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, May 22, 1901.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Many property owners in Boston provide on
their own estates off-street parking space for their
motor vehicles and those of their tenants. In at
least one district of the city it is not uncommon
for these owners or tenants to come home and find
their off-street parking spaces occupied by tres-
passing vehicles.
To alleviate this situation, the current Legisla-
ture has enacted chapter 351 of the Acts of 1901
entitled "An Act Authorizing the Removal of
Motor Vehicles Illegally Parked or Standing on
Private Property in the City of Boston" and
reading as follows:
"SECTION 1. Any officer in charge of a
police station in the city of Boston, when notified
by the owner or person in charge of private
property that a person has committed the
offense of trespass by parking a motor vehicle
upon a private way or upon improved or en-
closed land in said city of Boston after having
been forbidden so to do by the person who has
lawful control of said premises, either directly
or by notice posted thereon, may authorize
such motor vehicle to be removed and stored in
any convenient place by an independent con-
tractor at no exDense to and without any lia-
bility on said city. In addition to any other
penalty for such offense the registered owner of
such motor vehicle shall be liable for charges
for the removal and storage of said motor
vehicle; provided, however, that the liability
so imposed for removal and storage shall not
exceed the amounts authorized under section
two of chapter two hundred and sixty-three of
the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty-nine,
as amended.
"SECTION 2. This act shall take effect
when accepted by vote of the city council of the
city of Boston, and approved by the mayor."
For the protection of these owners and tenants
as well as to encourage others to follow their
example, I recommend adoption of the order sub-
mitted herewith for the acceptance of said chapter
351.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Ordered, That chapter 351 of the Acts of 1901
entitled "An Act Authorizing the Removal of
Motor Vehicles Illegally Parked or Standing on
Private Property in the City of Boston's be, and
the same hereby is, accepted.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative Mat-
ters.
LEGAL OPINION RE ORDERS OF BOSTON
HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Coun. NINES offered the following:
Ordered, That the Corporation Counsel render a
formal opinion prior to May 29, as to the legal
powers of the City Council to limit and amend
orders submitted on behalf of the Boston Housing
Authority as to: (1) size of developments and
(2) type of construction.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
CONGRATULATIONS TO COMMISSIONER
WALSH RE TREMONT STREET MALL.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Resolved, That the City Council expresses its
congratulations to the Commissioner, Martin F.
Walsh, and the Parks and Recreation Department,
for the superlative completion of the Tremont
Street Mall which now adorned with its fountain
and floral displays offers an attraction of great
beauty and imagination to all residents and visitors
to the City of Boston.
The resolution was adopted under suspension of
the rules.
JURY LIST.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That the City Clerk be hereby directed,
when the Jury List is filed with him by the Elec-
tion Commissioners, to cause the names on said
list to be written each on a separate ballot and
said ballots to be properly folded as provided in
section 7 of chapter 234 of the General Laws, and
placed in the box provided for the purpose.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
NAME OF OLD HARBOR VILLAGE
CHANGED TO MARY ELLEN Mc-
CORMACK PROJECT.
Coun. KERRIGAN, FOLEY, and SULLIVAN
offered the following:
Ordered, That the Boston Housing Authority be
requested, through his Honor the Mayor, to re-
name the housing project known as Old Harbor
Village, located in South Boston, the Mary Ellen
McCormaek Project, in honor of the mother of
Hon. John W. McCormaek, distinguished Con-
gressman from South Boston.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
FRANK T. PEDONTI.
Coun. KERRIGAN and COFFEY offered the
following:
Resolved, That the City Council of Boston, in
meeting assembled, does hereby congratulate
Frank T. Pedonti, Supervisor of Veterans' Graves
and Registration, for his zeal and devotion to duty
in his untiring efforts to see to it that the grave of
every veteran shall be well kept and properly
marked and thus demonstrate that the sacrifice of
these heroes shall not go unwept and unsung.
The resolution was adopted under suspension of
the rules.
DISCONTINUANCE OF WARREN STREET
BUS LINE.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Resolved, That the Advisory Board of the
Metropolitan Transit Authority, through his Honor
the Mayor, request the General Manager of the
Metropolitan Transit Authority to reconsider his
action in the discontinuance of the Warren Street
bus line and to further request the said General
Manager to inform the Boston City Council in
advance of any proposed curtailment of Metro-
politan Transit Authority service in the City of
Boston.
The resolution was adopted under suspension of
the rules.
SALUTE TO MEMORY OF
MAURICE TOBIN.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Whereas, Honorable Maurice Tobin was born
May 22, 1901,
Whereas, The said Maurice Tobin during his
lifetime served as a School Committeeman in
Boston, Mayor of the City of Boston, Governor
of the Commonwealth, and Secretary of Labor of
the United States;
Whereas, In all positions of public trust the said
Maurice Tobin served with courage, imagination,
and integrity;
Whereas, His private life was also exemplary;
be it
Resolved, The City Council herewith salutes the
memory of Maurice Tobin, a loyal and effective
son of Boston. May his memory be ever green.
Coun. FOLEY in the chair.
The resolution was adopted under suspension of
the rules.
Adjourned at 4.31 p.m., on motion of Councillor
Hines to meet on Monday, May 29, 1901, at
2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on flic
in office of City Clerk.)
City of Boston
Administrative Services Department
Printing ogsSStet) Section
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, May 29, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held in
the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
Senior Member Connolly in the Chair. Absent,
Councillor McDonough.
The Reverend Edward Geran of the Re-
demptorist Fathers, Annapolis, Maryland, and
presently at Our Lady of the Railways Chapel,
South Station, was escorted to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY REVEREND EDWARD
GERAN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
0 Lord, we ask You to bless this session
of the City Council. We ask light and guid-
ance in all the decisions that will affect this
city. O Holy Ghost, spirit of wisdom and
divine light, help us in all we do.
We pray especially today for the servicemen
of our city who have given their lives in
battle.
You, O Lord, know in what parts :>f the
world they are buried, but we ask that through
their deaths, we may be able to live in peace
and happiness.
We pray, O Lord, that they may rest in
peace. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointments:
Constables with authority to serve civil
process upon filing of bond for the term end-
ing April 30, 1962:
John J. Nicholson, 23 Summer street, West
Ruxbury; Ralph J. DelSordo, 205 Princeton
street, East Boston; Robert O. S'wan, 35 Cres-
ton street, Roxbury.
Weigher of Coal for the term ending AI>ril
30, 1962:
Vincent Roscio, 214 Florence street, Ros-
Iindale.
'Severally referred to the Committee on
Confirmations.
FLOODLIGHTING CERTAIN FIELDS FOR
NIGHT BASEBALL.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, May 26, 1361.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communciation from
the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation
Department concerning your order of May 15,
1961, relative to the possibility of immediate
floodlighting for night baseball for the Boston
Park League at the Dorchester Town Field
and subsequent floodlighting of the baseball
fields at Sullivan Square, Chavlestown; Cleve-
land Circle, Brighton; East Boston Stadium,
South Boston Stadium, and Fallon Field, Ros-
lindale.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Parks and Recreation Department,
May 19, 1961.
Mr. Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
This will acknowledge your memo dated
May 17, with attached order from Councillor
Hines regarding the possibility of floodlighting
for night baseball on certain designated play-
grounds within the Parks and Recreation Sys-
tem. The order was passed in the City Coun-
cil on May 15, 1961.
I wish it were possible for this department
to erect permanent floodlighting on the major
playgrounds within the City of Boston that
are set aside for baseball and football, but
this is not possible, at least at the present
time.
This is a major step in our recreation pro-
gram, and one that would involve a large
expenditure of funds. This never could be
accomplished within our limited budget ap-
propriation. In my opinion, it would require
the setting aside of a sum of money in a
special appropriation, outside the regular bud-
get and designating it for this one specific
purpose.
Councillor Hines may be assured that I am
very much interested in accomplishing his
desire as indicated in the order of May IS,
but we will have to wait until the city is
financially able to proceed with the installa-
tion of this equipment.
Very truly yours,
Martin F. Walsh, Commissioner.
Placed on file.
INFORMATION RE ASSESSMENTS IN
GOVERNMENT CENTER PROJECT AREA.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, May 26, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communciation from
the Associate Commisioner of the Assessing
Department concerning your order of May 8,
1961, relative to changes in assessments in the
year 1960 as contrasted with those obtained
in the year 19'59 in the area scheduled to
become the Government Center Project area.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Assessing Department, May 22, 1961.
To Mr. Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
From A. H. Brauneis,
Associate Comissioner of Assessing,
Assessing Department.
Subject: Council Order.
Re: Your memorandum of May 11 and
Council order of May 8 which is returned here-
with together with the specific information
requested in such order. The accompanying
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exhibit, in triplicate, lists every parcel in the
Government Center Project area together with
the 1959 and 1960 assessments thereon.
A. H. Brauneis,
Associate Commissioner of Assessing.
(The exhibit referred to in the foregoing
communication is annexed hereto.)
Referred to the Executive Committee.
SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION OF
$977,700.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, May 22, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith supplementary budget
recommendations for City and County De-
partments totaling $977,700. The supplemen-
tary budget estimates submitted by depart-
ments totaled $1,2,56,300. These recommenda-
tions are to provide for departmental needs
and requirements which have developed since
the submission of the 1961 budget estimates.
The following brief comments are offered in
explanation :
CITY DEPARTMENTS.
Snow Removal $750,000
Due to the severe impact of the snowstorms
in the months of January and February of
1961, we are now requesting the additional
appropriation of $750,000. The original snow
removal appropriation of $400,000 and the
carry forward from 19'60 of $250,000 have been
completely exhausted. The City Auditor's
redords indicate actual expenditures for 1961
to be $1,21'8,368.11 and in addition, unliqui-
dated encumbrances of $248,'800.7'6, for a total
expenditure of $1,467,168.87.
Buildings Division $57,500
Communication and Light, Heat, and Power
allowances were based on figures available at
the time of the budget preparation. Present
expenditures indicate the additional sum of
$18,000 will be required for 1961. The re-
mainder of the amount requested for this
group was necessitated by unanticipated re-
locations and renovations in the City Hall
Annex.
Structures and Improvements: The dan-
gerous condition of the boilers in the Brighton
Courthouse requires their immediate replace-
ment.
The balance of the request in this appro-
priation is for furnishing and installing proper
egress in City Hall.
Property Division $50,000
The accelerated program for the sale and
leasing of city properties has resulted in a
substantial increase in the cost of advertising
required by law. In order to prevent actions
to cancel the leases in two of our downtown
parking facilities, it is imperative that the
city take immediate steps to correct the exist-
ing hazardous conditions in these two facil-
ities. Since January of this year the Com-
monwealth has transferred to the City of Boston
additional "Off-Street Parking Areas" which
we must repair and maintain. These expenses
could not be foreseen during the preparation
of the 1«1 budget.
Traffic Signs and Poles $25,000
To* expedite the cleaning of streets in the
City of Boston it will be necessary to pur-
chase signs and poles to alert the public with
"Alternate Parking" signs throughout the
streets of the city. This will be the initial
venture in a continuing program to accomplish
the purpose.
Massachusetts League of Cities and
Towns $10,000
Subsequent to the submission of our original
budget recommendations for 1961, the Massa-
chusestts League of Cities and Towns was
fo.rmed. Its purpose is to present a united
front before the state and national levels of
government with respect to municipal prob-
lems, needs, and equitable demands of local
governments in Massachusetts. This request
is to provide the maximum dues which the
City of Boston is required to pay for its par-
ticipation in the League.
Finance Commission $10,000
Chapter 40 of the Acts of 1961 which became
effective on March 11th of this year requires
that the appropriation for the Finance Com-
mission be increased to $70,000 annually.
Civil Defense Activities
$10,000
These funds are necessary in order that ex-
tensive repairs and remodeling work can be
done to Civil Defense equipment: i.e., conver-
sion of 2 Fire Pumpers to emergency lighting
plants, extensive repairs to rescue trucks, etc.,
to insure the readiness of Civil Defense for
any and all emergencies.
City Documents $7,000
On March 27, 1961 your Honorable Body
passed an order for the printing of 3,000
copies of the 1961 Revised City Ordinances.
Some 2,500 copies will be sold at $3.00 each,
and the receipts will be deposited to the
general revenue of the City.
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS.
Probation Officers' Increases $49,200
Since the original budget was submitted
the State Committee on Probation voted a
$600.00 pay increase for all Probation Officers
in the Commonwealth. The cost of this in-
crease, retroactive to January 1, 1961 amounts
to $49,200.00 for 82 Probation Officers in
Suffolk County.
Judges' Statutory Increases..
',000
Under the provisions of legislation recently
enacted under Chapter 379 of the Acts of
1961, the salaries of the Justices in the
District Courts have been increased effective
July 1, 1961, and an appropriation is hereby
requested to meet the requirements for the
balance of the year.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the
appropriation orders herewith submitted in
connection with the supplementary budget
recommendations.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
MAY 29, 1961
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SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS AND
TAX ORDERS FOR THE FINANCIAL
YEAR 1961.
Ordered, That the respective sums of money
specified for the City and County Depart-
ments, in the schedules hereinalter set out
be, and hereby are, appropriated for the pur-
poses hereinafter specified, said sums to be
raised by taxation on the polls and estates
of the City of Boston, and tnat all oruers
heretofore or hereinafter passed by the City
Council relating to appropriations, taxes,
and interest thereon apply to the appropria-
tions and taxes herein provided for.
Referred to the Committee on Appropria-
tions and Finance.
CONFIRMING SALE OF POLICE BOAT
"MICHAEL H. CROWLEY."
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, May 29, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
The Police Commissioner has called to my
attention that in March of 1958, the police
patrol boat "Michael H. Crowley" was com-
pletely gutted as the result of an explosion
and fire; that following public advertising,
the hulk was sold by the City Auctioneer on
April 13, 1960, to John F. Darcy of Hull, the
highest bidder, for twenty-seven hundred
dollars; and that Mr. Darcy has now asked
for the formal bill of sale required to accom-
pany his application to register the rebuilt
boat with the United States Coast Guard.
In accordance with the Police Commissioner's
request I transmit herewith for your consid-
eration an order to authorize the Police Com-
missioner to execute the required bill of sale.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Ordered, That the action of the Police
Commissioner in selling the police boat
"Michael H. Crowley" at public auction on
April 14, I960, to John F. Darcy of 125 Main
street, Hull, Mass., for twenty-seven hundred
dollars be, and the same hereby is, ratified and
confirmed; and the Police Commissioner is
hereby authorized and empowered to execute in
the name and behalf of the City of Boston a
bill of sale of said vessel to said John F.
Darcy.
On motion of Councillor Foley, the rules
were suspended and the order was passed.
MUNICIPALITIES ELIGIBLE FOR FED-
ERAL SURPLUS PERSONAL PROP-
ERTY.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, May 29, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Subsection (j) of section 203 of the Federal
Property and Administration Services Act
of 1949 (see 40 U.S.C.A. 484) authorizes the
federal Administrator of General Services to
donate under such regulations as he may
prescribe and without cost (except for costs
of care and handling) for use for purposes
of education, public health or civil defense
any equipment, materials, books or other sup-
plies under the control of any executive agency
which shall have been determined to be sur-
plus property and to be usable and necessary
for any such purpose.
H. R. 4938 of the current Congress (copy
enclosed) wtould amend the authoiization
just mentioned so as to permit donations not
only for education, public health and civil
defense purposes but also for municipal gov-
ernment purposes.
Since such amendment should prove bene-
ficial to Boston, I submit herewith for your
adoption resolution favoring the passage of
H. R. 4938.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Resolved, That the Congress of the United
States be, and hereby is, memorialized to pass
H. R. 4938, being a bill to amend the Federal
Property and Administrative Services Act of
194d to make municipalities eligible for dona-
tions cf surplus personal property.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative
Matters.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
William R. Beckman, for compensation for
injuries caused by motor vehicle of Police
Department.
Joseph and Marie C. Bellantoni, for com-
pensation for damage to property at 22 East
Springfield street, caused by negligent main-
tenance of property owned by city at 20 East
Springfield street.
Elizabeth L. Carroll, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect at 100
Cambridge street, Brighton.
John F. Carroll, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at 100 Cam-
bridge street, Brighton.
Robert Chace, to be reimbursed as result
of execution issued against him on account
of his acts as employee of Public Works De-
partment, Automotive Division.
D. & L. Ciampa, Inc., for refund on fee
paid for alcoholic beverages' license.
Matthew J. Cotugno, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Police
Department.
Vincent J. DiFrummolo, to be reimbursed
as result of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as employee of Public
Works Department, Highway Division.
Mary Ann Dunn, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at 103 Pem-
broke street, Boston.
James and Mary Foy, for compensation
for injuries and damage to property by Police
Department vehicle.
Peter George, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect at Huntington
avenue and Garrison street.
Stephen E. McKinnon, for compensation
for damage to car caused by an alleged defect
in Hyde Park avenue.
William J. and Marie T. Willems, for com-
pensation for damage to property at 22 East
Springfield street, caused by negligent main-
tenance of property owned by city at 20 East
Springfield street.
PETITONS FOR INDEMNIFICATIONS.
Petitions of Joseph M. Clasby, John F.
Connolly, Jeremiah J. Donovan, Gerald A.
Fleming, George A. Frattaroli, Clarence X.
Frost, Robert E. Kenneally, Joseph E. Ken-
nedy. Franklin E. MacKay, John J. Maffei,
Anthony Masiello, George McCloskey, Richard
B. Mullen, Bernard L. O'Connor, John H.
O'Neill, James J. Pagliuca, Bradley F. Rat-
tigan, Roland P. Sferrazza, George P. Smith,
and William J. Walsh, Jr., members of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Claims.
PETITION FOR RETIREMENT.
Petition of Catharine E. Colby, to be paid
an annual allowance as veteran's widow, on
account of death of her husband, Earl
Colby, late assistant chief court officer in the
Municipal Court of the City of Boston.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
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APPROVAL OF CONSTABLE'S BOND.
The constable's bond of Vincent B. Licc-iardi,
having been duly approved by the Collector-
Treasurer, was received and approved.
AUTHORITY TO LIMIT TYPE OF CON-
STRUCTION AND SIZE OF INDIVID-
UAL LOW-RENT HOUSING PROJECTS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Law Department, May 29, 1931.
To the Honorable City Council.
Gentlemen:
This is in response to your order of May 22,
1961, requesting my opinion as to your power
to limit the type of construction, and the
size, of individual projects when approving an
application by the Boston Housing Authority
for a preliminary loan from the Federal Public
Housing Administration in connection with
proposed low-rent housing projects.
Subsection (7) of section 15 of the United
States Housing Act of 1937 (as amended by
section 301 of the Housing Act of 1949)
(42 U.S.C. 1415) prescribes, so far as rele-
vant, that
"In recognition that there should be local
determination of the need for low-rent hous-
ing to meet needs not being adequately met
by private enterprise —
(a) The Administration shall not make
any contract with a public housing agency
for preliminary loans (all of which shall
be repaid out of any moneys which become
available to such agency for the development
of the projects involved) for surveys and
planning in respect to any low-rent housing
projects initiated after March 1, 1949, (i)
unless the governing body of the locality
involved has by resolution approved the ap-
plication of the public housing agency for
such preliminary loan; and (ii) unless the
public housing agency has demonstrated
to the satisfaction of the Administration
that there is a need for such low-rent hous-
ing which is not being met by private
enterprise . . . . "
It would seem perfectly clear from the
plain language of the provision just quoted
that it requires the governing body of the lo-
cality to approve the application so as to assure
a local determination of the need for low-
rent housing. An examination of the form
prescribed by the Public Housing Administra-
tion for use in applying for a preliminary
loan discloses it to be primarily concerned
with establishing the existence of such a need.
It contains no specification of the location of
the housing other than the all-inclusive term
"City of Boston," and no statement as to the
type of construction, or size, of an individual
project. This is not surprising; for the
object of the loan is to enable the Boston
Housing Authority to study how the need can
best be met.
These various considerations lead me to
conclude that if the requirement of the federal
law is to be met, the local governing body's
approval of an application for a preliminary
loan in connection with low-rent housing
cannot be qualified by limitations as to type
of construction or size of individual projects.
Respectfully,
Arthur G. Coffey,
Corporation Counsel.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
APPROVING APPLICATION FOR LOW-
RENT PUBLIC HOUSING.
On motion of Councillor Coffey, the Council
called up the message of the Mayor and order
approving application for reservation and
financial assistance for 1,000 low-rent housing
units, action on which matter was postponed
from the meeting of May 22, 1961.
On motion of Councillor Foley, the message
and order were referred to the Executive
Committee.
In connection with the foregoing message
and order, Councillor Foley offered the follow-
ing:
Moved, That the Council herewith invite
the attendance of the full membership of
the Boston Redevelopment Authority as it is
the Planning Board of the City of Boston,
as well as the Boston Redevelopment Au-
thority, and the Development Administrator,
the Planning Administrator, and the Corpora-
tion Counsel, to attend the meeting of the
Boston City Council on Monday, June 5, 1961,
at 3 P.M., for the purpose of discussing all
aspects of the public housing question, in-
cluding but not limited to the planning
aspects involved in the resolution concerning
1,000 units presently before the Body.
The motion was carried.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR.
Notices were received from the Mayor of
the following appointments:
Merton P. Ellis, 39 Kingston street, to be
a member of the Board of Appeal in the
Building Department for the term ending
May 1, 1966.
John Guarino, 2 Lexington street, East
Boston, to be a member of the Board of
Examiners in the Building Department for the
term ending May 1, 1963.
William F. Morrissey, 1636 Columbia road,
South Boston, to be a Temporary Associate
Commissioner of Assessing in the Assessing
Department.
Severally placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
SERVICES AND RECREATION.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Committee on
Public Services and Recreation, submitted the
following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred November 14, I960) for transfer
of Commonwealth avenue, from Beacon street
to Kewmore street, Columbia road, from Ed-
ward Everett square to Mcseley street, Avenue
Louis Pasteur, from Longwood avenue to the
Fenway, to control of Public Works Depart-
ment— recommending that the order ought to
pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
was passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
CONFIRMATIONS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
Report on appointments by the Mayor (re-
ferred May 22) of Samuel Kofman, Elijah
A. Wigon, and Martin N. Impemiba as con-
stables with authority to serve civil process
upon filing of bond for the term ending
April 30, 1962 — recommending that appoint-
ments be confirmed.
The report was accepted, and the appoint-
ments were confirmed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
1. Report on petition of Lena N. Flynn (re-
ferred May 27) to be paid an annuity on
account of the death of her husband, William
J. Flynn, late member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 89 A, chapter 32 of the General Laws an
annuity of $1,500 be allowed and paid to Lena
N. Flynn, widow of William J. Flynn, late
member of the Fire Department, who died on
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March 9, 1961, on account of injuries received
in the performance of duty; such annuity to
continue so long as she remains unmarried;
such payments to date from March 9, 1961,
and to be charged to the appropriation for
Fire Department Pensions and Annuities.
2. Report on petition of Thomas J. Kava-
naugh (referred April 10), retired member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical and medical expenses in-
curred by him as a result of an injury sus-
tained while in the performance of his duty
as a member of the Fire Department — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100B of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Thomas J. Kavanaugh, a for-
mer member of the Fire Department, retired
for accidental disability, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical and medical expenses
incurred as a result of an injury received
through no fault of his own while in the per-
formance of his duty, there be allowed and
paid, as certified by the panel appointed under
the provisions of said section, to the following
the amounts stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit
street $75
Dr. Paul L. Norton, 1180 Beacon street,
Brookline 30
Concord Medical Center, Concord 10
Thomas J. Kavanaugh, 95 Waldeck street,
Dorchester 13
Total S12S
said sum to be paid from any appropriation
suitable for the purpose of this section.
3. Report on petition of John E. Kelley
(referred May 15), to be reimbursed as a
result of an execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the Fire
Department — recommending passage of the ac-
companying order:
Ordered, That the sum of five hundred ten
dollars and sixty-five cents (SF510.65) be al-
lowed and paid to John E. Kelley, in reim-
bursement for amount of execution issued
against him on account of his acts as an
employee of the Fire Department, Engine
Company 52. said sum to be charged to the
appropriation for Executions of Court, Dam-
age Claims and Reimbursements.
4. Report on petition of Charles N. Vogel
(referred April 10), retired member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical and medical expenses incurred
by him as a result of an injury sustained
while in the performance of his duty as a
member of the Fire Department — recommend-
ing passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100B of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Charles N. Vogel, a former
member of the Fire Department, retired for
accidental disability, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical and medical expenses in-
curred as a result of an injury received through
no fault of his own while in the performance
of his duty, there be allowed and paid, as
certified by the panel appointed under the
provisions of said section, to the following the
amount stated:
Charles N. Vogel, 1000 Harvard street,
Mattapan $72.70
said sum to be paid from any appropriation
suitable for the purpose of this section.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
CONGRATULATIONS TO PRESIDENT
JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY.
Coun. FOLEY, for all the Councillors, of-
fered the following:
Be It Resolved, The City Council extends its
warmest and most sincere congratulations on
his 44th birthday to a distinguished citizen of
Boston, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS IN CLERK
OF COMMITTEES DEPARTMENT.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That effective May 31, 1961, the
following-named persons be, and hereby are,
appointed in the service of the Clerk of Com-
mittees Department to the positions set against
their respective names, until the fourth
Wednesday of June, 1961, at the salaries in
effect for them on May 30, 1961:
Francis R. Burke, temporary clerk.
Agnes G. Dinsmore, temporary clerk-recep-
tionist.
Edmund T. Doyle, Jr., temporary clerk.
Michael A. Flynn, temporary clerk.
Anthony Marmo, temporary clerk,
Jeanne Silver, temporary clerk-stenogra-
pher.
Thomas M. Travel's, temporary clerk.
Arthur Vaughn, temporary clerk.
Frances B. Winn, temporary clerk.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
PUBLIC BID ON WEST END REDEVELOP-
MENT TRACT FOR PARKING.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Be It Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor
request the Boston Redevelopment Authority
to advertise for public bid the parking lot
within the land on Cambridge street and ad-
joining streets to be used for redevelopment
in the West End section of Boston and under
temporary lease to the Cambridge Street Park-
ing Company; further-
That whatever expense was incurred by the
temporary lessee in improving said area for
parking be returned to him from the present
monthly rental.
During the debate on the foregoing order,
Councillor Hines doubted the presence of a
quorum. The roll was called and the following
members were present:
Councillors Connolly, Hines, Kerrigan, and
Langone — 4.
Less than a quorum being present, the Chair
declared the meeting adjourned at 3.58 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
City of Boston
Administrative Services Department
Printing aggEggfes, Section
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, June 5, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 p.m.,
President McDONOUGH in the Chair, and
all the members present.
The Reverend Nahan Wright, Protestant
chaplain of Long Island Hospital, and Rector
of St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, Roxbury,
was escorted to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE REVEREND
NATHAN WRIGHT.
O God, the foundation of wisdom, Whose
statutes are good and gracious, and Whose
laws are truth, we beseech Thee so to guide
and bless the City Council, that it may retain
for our governance only such things as please
Thee, to the glory of Thy name, and the wel-
fare of the people, through Jesus Christ Thy
Son our Lord. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
JURORS DRAWN.
Jurors were drawn in the manner pre-
scribed by law, Councillor Connolly presiding
at the box, in the absence of the Mayor, viz.:
Twenty-two grand jurors, Superior Crimi-
nal Court, to appear July 3, 1961:
Louis Pearlman, Ward 3; Josephine M.
Brady, Ward 4; Edward J. Cusack, Ward 4;
Harold O. Jackson, Ward 4; James P. Lan-
nan, Ward 5; Orlando Abruzzese, Ward 6;
Frank J. Doherty, Ward 7; Vincent E.
Faherty, Ward 7; John B. Riley, Ward 9;
Francis A. Gilmore, Jr., Ward 10; Joseph N.
Hohmann, Ward 10; Peter T. Kalistan, Ward
13; Leon Ray, Ward 13; Samuel Hershenson,
Ward 14; Irving Stillman, Ward 14; Edward
S. Teixeira, Ward 14; Joseph C. Boyd, Ward
16; Francis J. Cincotta, Ward 16; Mario J.
Macchione, Ward 16; Festus Joyce, Ward 18;
James Brown, Ward 19; David S. Lowson,
Jr., Ward 19.
Thirty-five traverse jurors, Superior Crim-
inal Court, to appear July 3, 1961:
Thomas J. Coughlin, Ward 1; Joseph F.
Daeey, Ward 2; Charles L. O'Connor, Jr.,
Ward 2; Dorothy A. Kelley, Ward 3; Seymour
Lawrence, Ward 5; Kenneth Tompson, Ward
5; James M. Duffley, Ward 6; Henry J. Con-
nolly, Ward 7; Warren Busby, Ward 9;
William D. Games, Ward 9; Thomas Fava-
loro, Ward 10; Michael Kane, Ward 10; Walter
P. Farrington, Ward 12; Stanley S. Shawlis,
Ward 13; Saul Goldberg, Ward 14; Harry
Lourie, Ward 14; Benjamin Siders, Ward 14;
John F. Oanavan, Jr., Ward 15; Thomas
Chisholm, Ward 15; Robert E. Dicey, Ward
15; Joseph Trocano, Ward 15; Caroline Ber-
nacehi, Ward 16; Robert M. Gallagher, Ward
16; Frederick W. Smith, Ward 16; Ivan H.
Hicks, Ward 17; James D. MacLeod, Ward
17; Margaret M. Alberto, Ward 18; John E.
Downey, Ward 18; Benjamin A. Tieso, Ward
18; Edward C. Duggan, Ward 19; Ivan P.
Sivachek, Ward 19; Elmer W. Bonner. Ward
20; George A. Hulbert, Ward 20; Nicholas J.
Curran, Ward 21; Pauline L. Yates, Ward 21.
TRANSFER OF LAND ON MOSELEY
STREET TO PARKS AND RECREA-
TION COMMISSION.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor May 29, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith an order transferring
approximately 18,232 square feet of land on
the northwesterly side of Moseley street, Dor-
chester, from the care, custody, control, and
management of the Commissioner of Real
Property to the care, custody, control, and
management of the Parks and Recreation
Commission. The Metropolitan District Com-
mission is interested in developing a play-
ground on the site. If this order is adopted,
it will permit the withdrawal of the order
of August 8, 1960, transferring 10,703 square
feet of tax title land at Sydney and Carson
streets, for playground purposes.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor:
Whereas, By a decree of the Land Court
dated December 22, 1955, the City of Boston
foreclosed a right of redemption under a tax
deed recorded with Suffolk Deeds, Book 6043,
page 204, on about eighteen thousand two
hundred and thirty-two (18,232) square feet
on the northwesterly side of Moseley street,
Dorchester district of the City of Boston,
bounded and described as follows: North-
westerly by estates now or formerly of David
M. Golden and another, Helen A. O'Brien,
Mildred B. Roberts, and Czeslawa J. Kohutyn-
ski (numbered 29 to 33 Button wood street,
inclusive) ; southeasterly by Moseley street;
northeasterly by an estate now or formerly of
Simon Zerolis and another (numbered 36
Moseley street) ; southwesterly by an estate
now or formerly of Emily G. Wilbur (num-
bered 24 Moseley street) ; and
Whereas, The Metropolitan District Com-
mission desires to acquire the above-described
parcel of land for playground purposes; now
therefore it is hereby
Ordered, That the above-described parcel
of land be, and the same hereby is, transferred
from the care, custody, control, and manage-
ment of the Commissioner of Real Property
to the care, custody, control, and management
of the Parks and Recreation Commission for
playground purposes and for the further pur-
pose of transferring said parcel of land to
the Metropolitan District Commission under
the provisions of section 87 of chapter 92
of the General Daws.
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
APPROPRIATION FROM GENERAL CEME-
TERY FUND.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, June 5, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I am in receipt of the attached communi-
cation from the Commissioner of Parks and
Recreation requesting the appropriation of
$272,000 from the General Cemetery Fund,
to be expended under the direction of the
Parks and Recreation Commissioner, for ceme-
tery maintenance and improvement.
The 1961 appropriation for the Cemetery
Division is to be met wholly from the General
Cemetery Fund and- the income from trust
funds.
I submit herewith an order appropriating
the sum of $272,000 from the General Ceme-
tery Fund, and respectfully recommend its
immediate passage by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
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City of Boston,
Parks and Recreation Department,
May 31, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir: , '
You are respectfully requested to ask the
City Council to appropriate from the Gen-
eral Cemetery Fund the sum of $272,000, to
be expended under the direction of the Parks
and Recreation Commissioner, for "Cemetery
Division Maintenance and Improvement."
This sum may be appropriated under the
provisions of chapter 13 of the Acts of 1961,
entitled "An Act Further Regulating the Use
of Funds Received by the City of Boston
Through Its Maintenance of Cemeteries," as
accepted bv the City Council on May 3, 1961,
and approved by the Mayor on May 10, 1961.
Very truly yours,
Martin F. Walsh, Commissioner.
Ordered, That in accordance with the pro-
visions of chapter 13, Acts of 1961, the sum
of two hundred seventy-two thousand
(272.000) dollars be, and hereby is, appropri-
ated from the General Cemetery Fund, to be
expended under the direction of the Parks
and Recreation Commissioner, for Ceme-
tery Division maintenance and improvement.
Referred to the Committee on Appropria-
tions and Finance.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Arthur T. Austin, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of two executions issued against him on
account of his acts as employee of Fire De-
partment.
Richard L. Bedigan (Brighton Ambulance
Service), for compensation for damage to
ambulance by ambulance of Police Department.
Anthony Ciulla, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 1096 Dorchester avenue,
caused by flood of water from fire hydrant.
Mrs. Wilfred Ford, for compensation for
damage to property at 18 Atlantis street,
West Roxbury, caused by roots of tree in side-
walk.
Margaret Leech, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect in Battery-
march street.
William Lynch, for compensation for dam-
age to car by motor vehicle of Fire Depart-
ment.
Cornelius C. Stanley, for compensation for
injuries and damage to property by motor
vehicle of Public Works Department.
Robert E. Stearns for compensation for
damage to car caused by an alleged defect in
Alford street, Charlestown.
George Thompson, for compensation for
damage to property at 102 Norfolk street,
Dorchester, caused by snowplow.
Angelina Ventola, for compensation for
damage to property at 6 Foster street, Bos-
tor., caused by break in water lines.
APPLICATIONS FOR SHELLFISH
PERMITS.
Applications for commercial use shellfish
permits were received from the following:
James V. D'Amico, 630 Bennington street,
East Boston, Ward 1; Herbert E. Lawson,
1142 Morton street, Mattapan, Ward 17.
Severally referred to the Committee on Li-
censes.
NOTICES FROM DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES.
A communication was received from the
Department of Public Utilities transmitting
copy of order granting petition of Boston
Edison Company for location for wires and
cables in Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
in West Roxbury under care and control of
Metropolitan District Commission.
A communication was received from the
Department of Public Utilities transmitting
copy of order granting petition of Boston
Edison Company for pole locations in private
property in control of Metropolitan District
Commission on Reservation road. Smith Field
road, private property off Turtle Pond Park-
way, Hyde Park.
Severally placed on file.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLES' BONDS.
The constables' bonds of Martin N. Im-
pemba and Kenneth W. Kempton having
been duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer,
were received and approved.
ORGANIZATION OF BOSTON PUBLIC
LIBRARY TRUSTEES.
Notice was received from the Board of
Trustees of the Boston Public Library of or-
ganization of the trustees at its annual meet-
ing as follows:
President, Sidney Rabb; vice president,
Msgr. Edward G. Murray; clerk, Miss Eliza-
beth B. Brockunier.
Placed on file.
ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC BID PARKING
LOT ON WEST END REDEVELOP-
MENT AREA.
Coun LANGONE called up, under unfinished
business. No. 1 on the Calendar, viz.:
Order, That the Boston Redevelopment Au-
thority advertise for public bid the parking lot
on Cambridge street and adjoining streets in
West End.
The order was passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPRO-
PRIATIONS AND FINANCE.
Coun. SULLIVAN, for the Committee on
Appropriations and Finance, submitted the
following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred May 29) for supplemental budget
appropriations of $977,700 — recommending
that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed, yeas 9.
MINORITY REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE ON
THE SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET.
Included in the supplementary budget is
the appropriation of $750,000 for snow re-
moval. The Public Works Commissioner ap-
appeared at the hearing and testified that the
new snow removal plan which the Public
Works Commissioner initiated for the last
winter's season will be in effect next winter
with improvements. The nature of the im-
provements appears to be essentially— the city
force supporting the private operation will
be considerably larger than it was last year.
I applaud the Public Works Commissioner
for trying something new, trying to find a
better way to do his job, and I recommend
his initiative to others of department head
status and those holding other positions in
the city government. Initiative ought to be
encouraged at all times.
But I am uncomfortable about the attitude
of the Public Works Commissioner on the
subject at this hearing and at previous ones.
Specifically, the Public Works Commissioner
seems to feel that nothing went wrong with
his new system last winter. In this I can-
not concur.
_ I suggest to the Public Works Commissioner
experience is the sum total of a man's mis-
takes.
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I suggest chat bearing the responsibility for
protecting nearly three quarters of a million
people in the City of Boston from the awe-
some catastrophe whieh might befall them
should a heavy snowfall occur next year, and
should further difficulties in the plowing sys-
tem then appear is one which I believe more
than one person ought to bear, or at least
share.
It strikes me that the Boston Finance Com-
mission as it is presently constituted under
its newly appointed chairman might in a
quiet way keep an eye on the problem of de-
veloping and improving our new snow de-
fense plan for the City of Boston. It would
seem to be an appropriate function for the
Finance Commission considering the present
attitude of the staff and board.
William J. Foley, Jr.,
Member, Committee on Appropriations
and Finance.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
LANDS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Public
Lands, submitted the following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred April 24) for sale of property at
84 Northampton street to Club 575 Corpora-
tion— recommending the order ought to pass
with the following amendments:
No. I. In the last sentence the words and
figures — twenty-six hundred dollars ($2,t>00)
should be removed and inserted therein the
words and figures — thirty-six hundred dollars
($3,600).
No. II. In the last sentence, following the
last word of the Order, "described", there be
inserted the words: "said instrument to con-
tain an easement to the alley adjacent to the
firehouse to Suffolk Storage Warehouse Com-
pany, granting to same absolute right and
control to said alley in view of the public
purpose and necessity of relieving traffic con-
gestion in the area and with full right to
park vehicles in said alley for the purpose of
unloading and, further, with the right to re-
move any and all obstructions presently lo-
cated in said alley."
No. III. There shall be added a restriction
prohibiting the use of said property for the
serving at any time of alcoholic beverages.
The report was accepted. The question
came on the passage of the order with the
proposed amendments.
On motion of Councillor Foley, the order
and the proposed amendments were referred
to the Executive Committee.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON URBAN
REDEVELOPMENT, REHABILITATION
AND RENEWAL.
Coun. IANNELLA, for the Committee on
Urban Redevelopment, Rehabilitation and Re-
newal, offered the following:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and
resolution (referred May 15) for approval of
Land Assembly and Redevelopment Plan, and
assumption of responsibility re Government
Center Project — recommending that the reso-
lution be adopted.
The report was accepted.
Coun. LANGONE moved to amend the fore-
going resolution by inserting after the word
"area" the following words:
The area bounded by Blackstone street, Union
street, Hanover street, and Haymarket square,
known as the Boston Retail Market, and es-
pecially excluded by the Massachusetts Legis-
lature in Chapter 577 of 1959 of the General
Acts be excluded from the area to be taken
by the Boston Redevelopment Authority for
the Government Center, to be included after
the first word (area) of line 5 in Paragraph I.
Conn. SULLIVAN in the chair.
The foregoing motion was lost, yeas 2,
nays 7:
Yeas — Councillors Foley, Langone — 2.
Nays — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Hines,
lanmella, Kerrigan, McDonough, Sullivan— 7.
The question came on the adoption of the
foregoing resolution, and the resolution was
adopted.
Minority Report, Committee on Urban Re-
newal, Rehabilitation and Redeveolpmemt.
I
I should like to offer the following rough
balance sheet on the Government Center pro-
posal as it now stands:
Costs to City of Boston.
City Hall $20,000,000
City Share of Project Cost 7,000,000
Total City Contribution $27,000,000
This $20 million will be serial 20-year debt
with annual payment on principal of $1, 350, 000
and annual interest payment of $196,250.
Therefore, annual charges to city for financing
of Government Center for 20-year period will
be $1,846,250.
A $1 million appropriation has roughly a
$0.67 effect on the tax rate, or again for about
20 years the Government Center proposal would
represent $1.20 on the tax rate.
Credits.
On the other side of the ledger to be fair we
should examine the revenue-producing ability
of the new taxable private property which the
Government Center project will generate. At
the hearing last week the Development Admin-
istrator estimated that the city would obtain
1 million square feet of private office space in
the Government Center area. At his highest
figure of $25 per square foot construction cost,
this would be $25 million worth of construction.
However, if we have learned anything from
experience, we know that we will not be able
to assess any construction at more than 25
per cent of construction cost. This would
yield $6,250,000 of taxable values if we gc-c che
construction, and if we are able to hold 25
per cent of construction cost assessments.
The Government Center area presently con-
tains about $1-6 million worth of taxa.ole real
estate and presumably yields something on the
order of $1.5 million in taxes.
Conclusion.
It appears that the Government Center pro-
posal as it now stands is one to
(1) raze $16 million worth of taxable
property;
(2) expend $27 million of the city's
money and $43 million of the Commonwealth
and the Federal Government;
(3) Obtain $6,250,000 in new taxable de-
velopment;
(4) Put a 20-year built-in $1.87 hike in
the Boston tax rate.
(I dismiss as wildly improbable the De-
velopment Administrator's hope that 50 per
cent of construction cost assessments might
be achieved.)
II
In the light of the above failure to include
the Houghton-Dutton building and the present
City Hall site in the project area is incom-
prehensible to me, especially since the present
occupants of both buildings will move into the
new City Hall and Federal building, respec-
tively. The Houghton-Dutton building came
into the hands of the city because it failed
economically. I feel at a minimum both sites
ought to be included for economical reasons
and as a matter of sound planning practices
as well.
Ill
Economic analysis can sometimes appeal-
quite brtual. City's tax wealth and serviced
people in Boston. It is an accepted fact of
municipal economics that the wealth taxed
is to a large extent not the property of the
people serviced.
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In the Government Center area there are
540 families and the area produced $1.6 million
in taxes, or roughly $3,000 a family. T:i the
Whitney Street Project area there were 290'
families and the area produced $60,000 in
taxes, roughly $200 a family.
The Government Center area we may there-
fore conclude is not as unproductive as is
commonly thought, and it is presently an area
from which the city draws many times over
more revenue than it costs the city to service
the area. Such areas in Boston sustain the
economics of city government. We must be
careful to so conduct our affairs that we are
not left with a beautiful but bankrupt city.
IV
It has been my impression for years that
the planning work on the Government Center
has concerned itself exclusively with aesthetics
and that almost no attention has been paid to
the economics of the problem.
It is my further impression that there is a
sore temptation to those associated with the
Redevelopment Authority in this matter, Hoard
members, Development Personnel, Planners
and Consultants, to produce something eye-
filling as soon as possible and to by-pass the
troublesome question of economic soundness
of the project. There is no doubt in my mind
that in many places prestige and professional
standing are deeply involved in this project.
I sensed particularly that the Development
Administrator felt compelled to defend the
project from any hint of criticism whatever.
The project was in pretty much this form
when the Development Administrator came to
Boston. He should rather look upon the project
as an opportunity to make spectacular im-
provements rather tha;n as a concept to be
defended against all comers.
I suggest:
(1) that the Houghton-Dutton site and
the City Hall be included;
(2) that a new Police Headquarters be
constructed in the area, and that the present
Police Headquarters building be sold and
restored to the tax rolls;
(3) that Dentention facilities be incor-
porated in the new Police Headquarters
sufficient to make surplus the Charles Street
Jail which can then be converted into a
taxable medical center;
(4) that such small Police Stations in
downtown Boston as may be eliminated by
the new Police Headquarters in the Govern-
ment Center be sold and restored to the
tax rolls;
('5) That the Copley Square site which
the Federal Government now owns be sold
on Development Deed and restored to the
tax rolls.
VI
(1) I propose as an absolute irreducible
minimum goal for the Government Center
project that there be obtained after comple-
tion as much taxable assessments as were
there before the takings ($16 million).
(2) I propose as a desirable objective that
the project be so administered that sufficient
taxable values are created as a result of it to
make it self -liquidating (i. e., $16 million plus
$18 million, or $34 million.)
(3) I suggest for reasons to be stated be-
low that if the project is to really make sense
something on the order of $50 million of any
taxable property ought to be yielded from the
Government Center operation.
VII
It is very often said that a major economic
problem in Boston is the amount of nontax-
able property in the city. The error almost
always made is that people presume, that the
nontaxable property used in that sense is
private nontaxable property. It is the public
nontaxable property which really is the prob-
lem. We must learn to live with public non-
taxable property and make it create oppor-
tunities for taxable real estate development in
its vicinity. It seems to me that the Govern-
ment Center is the largest experiment of this
kind we shall see in this century. We cannot
let it fail economically.
VIII
On a different point it appears to me that
the historic streets area ought to now bs in-
cluded in the project as a renewal and re-
habilitation part of the project.
William J. Foley, Jr.,
Member of the Committee on Urban Re-
development, Rehabilitation and Renewal.
Placed on file.
Pres. McDONOUGH in the chair.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred May 15) for appropriation
of $70,000 for Boston Redevelopment Authority
— recommending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed, yeas 7, nays 2:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Hines Iannella,
Kerrigan, Langone, McDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — Councillors Connolly, Foley — 2.
Coun. HINES moved reconsideration of the
foregoing vote. The motion to reconsider was
lost, yeas 3, nays 6:
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Hines — 3.
Nays — Councillors Coffey, Iannella, Kerrigan,
Langone, McDonough, Sullivan — 6.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Foley, the Council
voted to take a recess at 4.56 p.m., subject to
the call of the Chair. The members reas-
sembled in the Council Chamber and were
called to order by President McDONOUGH at
7.07 P.M.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Executive Com-
mittee, submitted the following;
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred May 29) for 1,000 units for the
elderly — recommending the order ought to
pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR CON-
NOLLY.
Upon receiving unanimous consent to make
a statement, Councillor Connolly stated:
As you know, when we had this hearing in
regard to the 1,000 units the question arose
as to the propriety of the Council amending
the order as it was submitted to the Council
by the Housing Authority through the Mayor.
The order as it was reported to the Council
from the Committee on Public Housing made
certain recommendations.
As you know, Mr. President, at the Execu-
tive Committee meeting, we discussed these
things, and we had the Corporation Counsel
or the brilliant mind of the Counsel's office
there to advise us, and he pointed out that we
either accept in toto or reject in toto the
order for the 1,000 units.
We are all in favor of it, and so that there
shall be no misunderstanding, I shall not take
any action today in an attempt to make rec-
ommendations to the Housing Authority, but
I shall postpone such action until next week
so that there will be a clear distinction be-
tween the action of this Body in adopting
the order for the 1,000 units, and its action
in making recommendations.
ADJOURNMENT IN TRIBUTE TO JAMES
HERMITAGE.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Resolved, That when the City Council ad-
journs today, it does so in tribute to the late
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James Hermitage, of 240 Kelton street, All-
ston, who was renowned and beloved by many
throughout the City of Boston for his pro-
digious efforts on behalf of the youth of Bos-
ton, particularly his devoted and energetic
contribution to the growth of the Little League
baseball, and for his significant aid to many
civic causes in Brighton and Allston and
throughout the city. His dynamic character
and warm personality will be long remembered
by all who knew him.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
TRANSFER OF DISCONTINUED PORTION
OF MAIN STREET, CHARLESTOWN,
TO REAL PROPERTY DEPARTMENT.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, June 5, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
By an order of the Public Improvement
Commission passed May 24, 1961, approxi-
mately 36,541 square feet of Main street,
Charlestown, was discontinued as a public
highway. The discontinued area is located
beneath the Sullivan Square Overpass. A
transfer of this property to the Real Property
Department will provide the city with addi-
tional income and will insure better control of
parking in the area.
I transmit herewith an order providing for
the transfer of the area to the Real Property
Department, together with communication
from James W. Haley, Chairman of the Public
Improvement Commission, dated May 24, 1961,
and recommend adoption of said order.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Improvement Commission,
May 24, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
Transmitted herewith for your approval is
order for the discontinuance of a portion of
Main street, Charlestown district from Alford
street to Gardner street.
A public hearing was held on the proposal
on March 29, 1961, at which time there was
no objection by the public.
It is the determination of this commission
that said portion of Main street is no longer
needed for highway purposes, and it is rec-
ommended that the discontinued portion be
transferred from the Public Works Depart-
ment to the Real Property Department for
off-street parking purposes.
Respectfully,
James W. Haley, Chairman.
Public Improvement Commission.
Whereas, The City of Boston is the owner
in fee of approximately thirty-six thousand
five hundred forty-one (36,541) square feet of
land, being the discontinued portion of Main
street, Charlestown district of the City of
Boston; and
Whereas, The Public Improvement Commis-
sion has determined that said portion of Main
street is no longer required for highway pur-
poses and has recommended that said land be
transferred to the care, custody, control and
management of the Commissioner of Real
Property; now therefore it is hereby
Ordered, That approximately thirty-six thou-
sand five hundred forty-one (36,541) square
feet of land, being the discontinued portion of
Main street, Charlestown district, be, and the
same hereby is tranferred, subject to the
rights and easements reserved in the order of
discontinuance dated May 24, 1961, to the
care, custody, control and management of the
Commissioner of Real Property, for off-street
parking purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
SERVICE AND RECREATION.
Coun.- CONNOLLY, for the Committee on
Public Service and Recreation, submitted the
following:
Report on order (referred May 15) for
survey of needs of Norfolk street Playground
— recommending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONFIRMA-
TIONS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
1. Report on appointments by the Mayor
(referred May 29) of Vincent Roscio as
weigher of coal for the term ending April 30,
1962 — recommending the appointment be con-
firmed.
2. Report on appointments by the Mayor
(referred May 29) of John J. Nicholson,
Ralph J. DelSordo, and Robert O. Swan as
constables with authority to serve civil process
upon filing of bond for the term ending April
30, 1962 — recommending the appointments be
confirmed.
The reports were accepted, and the appoint-
ments were severally confirmed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Robert Chace (re-
ferred May 29) to be reimbursed as a result
of an execution issued against him on account
of his acts as an employee of the Automotive
Division, Public Works Department — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered. That the sum of nine hundred eighty
dollars ($980) be allowed and paid to Robert
Chace in reimbursement for amount of execu-
tion issued against him on account of his acts
as an employee of the Automotive Division,
Public Works Department, said sum to be
charged to the appropriation for Executions
of Court, Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
2. Report on petition of Joseph M. Clasby
(referred May 29) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained
by him while in the performance of his duty
as a member of the Fire Department — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of Joseph M. Clasby, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury received
through no fault of his own while in the per-
formance of his duty on March 8, 1959, there
be allowed and paid, as recommended by the
Fire Commissioner and approved by the Cor-
poration Counsel, to the following the amounts
stated:
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $15
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester 10
Total ...$25
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
3. Report on petition of John F. Connolly
(referred May 29) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by
him while in the performance of his duty as
a member of the Fire Department — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of John F. Connolly, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury received
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through no fault of his own while in the per-
formance of has duty on August 9, I960, there
be allowed and paid, as recoimmended by the
Fire Commissioner and approved by the Cor-
poration Counsel, to the following the amounts
stated:
Dr. Paul I. O'Brien, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 8170
Dr. Eoghan F. O'Riordan, 1455 Highland
avenue, Fall River 25
Dr. Jules H. Shaw, 510 Commonwealth
avenue 10
Total ?205
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
4. Report on petition of Jeremiah J. Dono-
van (referred May 29) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Jeremiah J. Donovan, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on January 2,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fare Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, 721 Hunt-
ington avenue $28' 65
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
5. Report on petition of Gerald A. Fleming
(referred May 29) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained
by him while in the performance of his duty
as a member of the Fire Department — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Gerald A. Fleming, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on March 26,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and approved
by the Corporation Counsel, to the following
the amount stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit
street $11
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
6. Report on petition of George A. Frat-
taroli (referred May 8) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of George A. Frattaroli, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an in-
jury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on Oc-
tober 5, 1952, there be allowed and paid, is
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. Matthew V. Norton, 122 Common-
wealth avenue $20
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
7. Report on petition of Clarence X. Frost
(referred May 29) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by
him while in the performance of his duty as
a member of the Fire Department — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Clarnce X. Frost, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on June 29, 1960,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended by
the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $877 80
Dr. James C. Walker, 264 Beacon
street 425 00
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 345 00
Total $1,647 80
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
8. Report on petition of Robert E. Ken-
neally (referred May 29) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
tipon petition of Robert E. Kenneally, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on March 22,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commission and approved
by the Corporation Counsel, to the following
the amount stated:
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243
Charles street $7
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
9. Report on petition of Joseph E. Ken-
nedy (referred May 29) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Joseph E. Kennedy, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on January 3,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
G. W. Smith & Co., 99 Washington
street $16 50
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
10. Report on petition of John J. Maffei
(referred May 29) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John J. Maffei, a member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
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132
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while ill
the performance of his duty on February 9,
1961, there -be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
John J. Maffei, petitioner, 6 Chisholm
terrace, Roslindale $9
Dr. Francis L. Colpoys, 1 Peabody square,
Dorchester 30
Total $39
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
11. Report on petition of Anthony Masiello
(referred May 29) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Anthony Masiello, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty en January 24,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $10
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 10
Total $20
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
12. Report on petition of George Mc-
Closkey (referred May 29) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying-
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of George McCloskey, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on January 5,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. Milton Cohen, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $10 00
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 188 10
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 145 00
Total $343 10
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
13. Report on petition of Bernard L. O'Con-
nor (referred May 29) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the acompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Bernard L. O'Connor, a
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of bis own
while in the performance of his duty on De-
cember 11, 1959, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. John P. Murphy, 418 Centre street,
Jamaica Plain $70
Boston Industrial Medical Center, 30 The
Fenway 25
Dr. Timothy A. Lamphier, 30 The Fen-
way 40
Total $135
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
14. Report on petition of Stephen W. Smol-
inski (referred December 5, I960) , retired mem-
ber of the Police Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, medical and surgical expen-
ses— recommending passage of the accompany-
ing order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100B of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Stephen W. S'molinski, a for-
mer member of the Police Department, retired
for accidental disability, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical and medical expenses
incurred as a result of an injury received
through no fault of his own while in the
performance of his duty, there be allowed and
paid, as certified by the panel appointed under
the provisions of said section, to the follosving
the amount stated:
Dr. I. Joseph Guccione, 91 Belgrade ave-
nue, Roslindale $45
said appropriation to be paid from any ap-
propriation suitable for the purpose of this
section.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
INFORMATION ON EMPLOYEES HHIF.D
BY BOSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
AFTER APRIL 1, 1961.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That Mr. John O'Neill be instructed
by his Honor the Mayor to ascertain the name,
address, job classification and date of employ-
ment of any person hired by the Boston Hous-
ing Authority since April 1, 1961; and be it
further
Ordered, That Mr. O'Neill be instructed by
his Honor the Mayor to supply each member of
the City Council with any and all information
secured.
Referred to the Committee on Public Serv-
ices and Recreation.
Adjourned at 7.19 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Foley, to meet on Monday, June 12, 1961,
at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimN
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
City op Boston
Administrative Services Department
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, June 12, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President MCDONOUGH in the chair, and all
the members present.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of tho Holy Ghost. Amen.
Eternal God, the guiding wisdom in the
lives of men and of nations, we pray that
we may be endowed daily with the under-
standing to know and to follow Thy eternal
will.
With confidence in Thy grace and assistance,
may we search carefully for the best solution
to all the problems that face us in this Council.
Preserve in each of us our lofty idealism,
our devotion to duty, and our humility of
spirit so that with confidence and with
courage we may seek to serve our God,
our city, and our people. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council,
the Mayor submitted the following appoint-
ment:
Weigher of Goods for the term ending April
30, 1962:
Fred E. Bell, 690 Dudley street, Roxbury.
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT COMMONWEALTH
AVENUE AND BOSTON UNIVERSITY
BRIDGE.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, June 9, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication from
the Traffic Commissioner concerning your
order of May 15, 1961, relative to the in-
stallation of traffic lights at the intersection
of Commonwealth avenue and the Boston
University Bridge.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Boston Traffic Commission,
June 6, 1961.
Mr. Albert Kramer, Administrative Assistant,
Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
This is in reply to blue memorandum with
attached Council order dated May 15, 1961,
requesting that the Traffic Commissioner in-
stall traffic lights at the intersection of Com-
monwealth avenue and the Boston University
Bridge.
This department has given serious thought
to the installation of a traffic signal at this
location in the past but we have deferred
making the installation for the following
reasons :
The route of the so-called Inner Belt
which the state proposed to construct in
the near future will pass through or close
to this intersection . as will the proposed
extension of the Massachusetts Turnpike.
Both of these projects will definitely change
the geographic layout and traffic movements
through this area. Because of the complex
nature of this intersection and the wide
fluctuation in traffic flows occasioned by diver-
sified activities at the Commonwealth Armory,
Boston University Field, Fenway Park, and
other agencies, the type of traffic signal in-
stallation which would be required would be
almost prohibitively expensive. It is esti-
mated that the cost would be between $12,000
and $15,000 and it is our opinion that it
would not be a justifiable expense for the city to
incur at this time especially if the signals
would have to be removed in the near future
because of the construction of the Inner Belt
or the Massachusetts Turnpike.
Moreover, at the present time this depart-
ment has no funds available for the installa-
tion of new traffic signals.
Very truly yours,
Thomas J. Griffin,
Commissioner.
Placed on file.
ARC LIGHTS ON HARVEST STREET,
DORCHESTER.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, June 9, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication from the
Executive Secretary of the Public Works
Department concerning your order of No-
vember 14, 1960, relative to installing modern
arc lights on Harvest street, Dorchester.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
June 1, 1961.
To Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
From Michael J. Corrao, Executive Secretary.
Public Works Department.
Subject: Council Order of November 14, 1960,
Attached.
With reference to Council order of No-
vember 14, 1960, requesting the Commissioner
of Public Works to install modern arc lights on
Harvest street, Dorchester, please be advised
that the survey and preliminary work has
been completed and these lights will be in-
stalled on or about June 19, 1961.
Michael J. Corrao,
Executive Secretary-
Placed on file.
LOAN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, June 9, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
Transmitted herewith is letter sent me
under date of June 5, 1961, by the Commis-
sioner of Public Works concerning a $2,000,000
appropriation for sewerage works, together
with his 1961-1962 sewerage works program
and a loan order.
For the reasons set forth by the Commis-
sioner of Public Works, I recommend adop-
tion of the $2,000,000 loan order submitted
herewith. The so-called down payment on
this loan was included in the annual budget.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
June 5, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
As you know, the sewer construction and
reconstruction work of this department is
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carried on as part of the capital improvement
program and financed by long-term loans.
A loan in the amount of $1,000,000 for
sewerage works was approved by the City
Council and Mayor under date of September
25, 1958, and at the present time we have
in the sewerage works loan a balance of
approximately $30,000.
In the next two (2) years in connection
with our long-range highway reconstruction
program many sewerage works will have to
be reconstructed because of age prior to the
actual street construction. Also, sewerage
works will be needed for private developments
and also for redevelopment projects.
In order to insure that there will be no
delay in our program, it is recommended
that your Honor petition the City Council to
make available by loan the sum of $2,000,000
for sewerage works.
For the balance of 1961 and 1962, we have
prepared a detailed comprehensive program,
copy of which is enclosed, outlining total
maximum costs of up to $2,250,000.
While some of this work may be charged
to special redevelopment loans and /or Chapter
91 State contributions, I believe we must
anticipate normal expenditures considerably in
excess of $1,000,000 which heretofore has
been the normal sewer loan.
Accordingly, it is respectfully recommended
that the enclosed loan order in the sum of
$2,000,000 be submitted to the City Council
for approval.
Respectfully,
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
Public Works Department,
June 5, 1961.
1961-1962
Proposed Sewerage Works
Individual Street Projects
Ro'ckwood terrace, West Roxbury $1C,000
Heron-Eagle streets, West Roxbury 60,000
Sherrin street, Hyde Park 27,000
Chesterfield street, Hyde Park 15,000
Sanford street, Hyde Park 17,000
Beeehmont terrace, Hyde Park 13,000
Soldiers Field road, Brighton 20,000
"3'93" and various other unlisted minor
projects 130,000
$300,000
Chapter 90 Projects
Centre street, West Roxbury $50,000
Bennington street, East Boston 15,000
Others (unlisted minor projects) 35,000
$100,000
Area Developments
Ruskin road area $100,000
Woodley Avenue Extension area 300,000
La Grange street area, East Boundary
Road area, Dedham Parkway area,
Others (not listed) 250,000
$650,000
Redevelopment Projects
West End (separate system), Whitney
Street project .'. $150,000
Future GNRP project being planned.... 500,000
$650,000
Brooks (to be covered) and Tide Gates
Canterbury Brook $150,000
Bussey Brook 120,000
Spring Street Brook 120,000
Glenhaven Brook 20,000
Davenport Brook 90,000
East Side Tide Gate 50,000
$550,000
Summary
Individual street projects $300,000
Chapter 90 projects 100,000
Area redevelopments 050,000
Redevelopment projects 650,000
Brooks and tide gates 550,000
$2,250,000
Ordered, That under the provisions of
clause 1 of section 7 of chapter 44 of the
General Laws, the sum of two million dollars
($2,000,000) be, and hereby is, appropriated,
to be expended under the direction of the
Commissioner of Public Works, for the con-
struction of sewers for sanitary and sin-face
drainage purposes and for sewerage disposal;
and that to meet said appropriation the
Collector-Treasurer be, and he hereby is, au-
thorized to issue, from time to time, on re-
quest of the Mayor, bonds or certificates of
indebtedness of the city to said amount.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations
and Finance.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committees named, viz.:
Claims.
Walter G. Austin, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of Fire Department.
James F. Bowen, Sr., to be reimbursed for
paint which came off on clothing at Fire
Alarm Box No. 7412.
George A. Clattenburg, for compensation for
damage to property at 41 Firth road, Roslin-
dale, caused by ball thrown from Healy Play-
ground.
Martha G. Finn, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by an alleged defect in Bea-
con street, Brighton.
The Fund Insurance Companies, for compen-
sation for damage to property of Rocco A.
Farino by city vehicle.
Preston I. Hagar, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 114 Northdale road, West
Roxbury, caused by backing up of sewage.
Louis W. Knowles, for refund on building
permit No. 2019.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department
of Public Works, for compensation for damage
to State Car S-3514, caused by city vehicle.
John J. Morris, for compensation for damage
to car by school bus.
Anna T. Mulligan, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect in Centre
street, Dorchester.
Anthony J. Waldron, for compensation for
loss of clothing while patient at City Hospital.
Executive Committee.
Petition of Congregation Adath Jeshurun
for use of land for burial purposes and as a
cemetery on Grove street, West Roxbury.
APPLICATION FOR SHELLFISH PERMIT.
Application for commercial use shellfish per-
mit was received from Edward Elms, 214 Havre
street, East Boston, Ward 1.
Referred to the Committee on Licenses.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS BEFORE METRO-
POLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION.
Notice was received from the Metropolitan
District Commission of hearing to be held June
22, 1961, at 2.15 P.M., on petition of Boston
Edison Company for location for wires and
cables in Marine Park, South Boston.
Notice was received from the Metropolitan
District Commission of hearing to be held
June 22, 1961, at 2 P.M., on petition of Boston
Edison Company for location for wires and
cables in Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway,
West Roxbury.
Severally placed on file.
NOTICE FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS.
A communication was received from the
State Department of Public Works transmit-
ting copy of layout and order of taking of
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altered location of section of State Highway
(John P. Fitzgerald Expressway).
Placed on file.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLES' BONDS.
The constables' bonds of George Arbeely,
Ralph J. DelSordo, John J. Nicholson, Harry
Smith, and Elijah A. Wigon, having been duly
approved by the Collector-Treasurer, were re-
ceived and approved.
APPOINTMENT OF FREDERICK J. CROW-
LEY, JR.
Notice was received from the Health De-
partment of the appointment of Frederick J.
Crowley, Jr., as provisional environmental
sanitation inspector.
Placed on file.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE WHITE
HOUSE.
A communication was received from Fred-
erick G. Dutton, Special Assistant to the
President, acknowledging with thanks the warm
good wishes conveyed to the President on his
44th birthday.
Placed on file.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Kerrigan, the
Council voted to take a recess at 2.4(1 p.m.,
subject to the call of the Chair. The members
reassembled in the Council Chamber and were
called to order by President McDONOUGH at
3.23 p.m.
COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE COMBINED
COLLECTION OF CERTAIN APPEALS.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Resolved, That the Boston Chamber of Com-
merce, Retail Board of Trade, delegates of the
Mayor, Mr. Joseph P. MeNamara, President
of the Boston Central Labor Council, and rep-
resentatives of the independent health agencies,
not participating in any federated or com-
bined fund-raising activity within the City of
Boston, constitute forthwith a committee to
investigate the possibility of a combined col-
lection which would eliminate the numerous
individual appeals within the business, labor,
and government community and reduce the
number of these appeals; be it further
Resolved, That the health agencies are iden-
tified as follows >and a copy of this resolve
shall be forwarded to each of them:
Bay State Society for Crippled and Handi-
capped, Inc.
Massachusetts Society for Prevention of
Blindness.
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Massa-
chusetts.
American Cancer Society.
Massachusetts Heart Association, Inc.
Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation.
Muscular Dystrophy Association of America.
Massachusetts Association for Mental
Health.
Massachusetts Association for Retarded
Children.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Massa-
chusetts Chapter.
The resolution' was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rales.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON URBAN RE-
DEVELOPMENT, REHABILITATION,
AND RENEWAL.
Coun. IANNELLA, for the Committee on
Urban Redevelopment, Rehabilitation and Re-
newal, submitted the following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred May 15) re lease of tenth and
eleventh floors of City Hall Annex to Boston
Redevelopment Authority — recommending that
the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed, yeas 7, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors, Coffey, Hines, Iannella,
Kerrigan, Langone, McDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
Voting Present — Councillors Connolly, Foley
—2.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR HINES.
Upon receiving unanimous consent to make
a statement, Councillor Hines stated that
Councillor Iannella was celebrating the 25th
anniversary of his gradxiation from Boston
College and had been honored by being ap-
pointed a marsbal of the commencement ex-
ercises.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Executive Com-
mittee, submitted the following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred June 5) for sale of land on 84
Northampton street to Club 575 Corporation —
recommending passage of the order with the
accompanying amendment:
That the order submitted April 24, 1961,
relative to sale of City of Boston premises at
84 Northampton street, Boston, to Club 575
Corporation be, and the same hereby is,
amended by adding at the end thereof the
following:
Any instrument conveying the City of Bos-
ton's right, title and interest in the premises
at 84 Northampton street shall provide:
1. That Club 575 Corporation shall, within
three (3) years from the delivery of said
instrument, expend the sum of three thousand
dollars ($3,000) or its equivalent in labor and
materials in improvements upon said property
satisfactory to the Commissioner of Real
Property of the City of Boston; the said in-
strument further to provide that in the event
that the grantee fails to perform the prescribed
condition within said three-year period, the
City of Boston shall have the right to enter
upon the said premises and possess the same,
together with improvements made thereon, as
its own estate. A certification by the Commis-
sioner of Real Property that the above condi-
tion has been complied with shall be final.
2. That if Club 575 Corporation desires to
sell or convey the above-described premises at
any time within ten (10) years from the date
of said conveyance, it shall first offer to sell
the same to the City of Boston for the sum
of two thousand six hundred dollars ($2,600).
The report was accepted. The question
came on the adoption of the amendment, and
the amendment was adopted.
The question then came on giving the order
as amended, its first reading. The order as
amended was given its first reading and pas-
sage, yeas 8, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Foley,
Iannella, Kerrigan, Langone, McDonough, Sul-
livan— 8.
Nays — 0.
The order was assigned for 14 days for final
action.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRI-
ATIONS AND FINANCE.
Coun. SULLIVAN, for the Committee on
Appropriations and Finance, submitted the
following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred May 8) for appropriation of
$10,945,077.49 for school purposes — recommend-
ing that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted.
Coun. FOLEY moved that the order be
referred to the Executive Committee. The
motion was lost.
The question then came on the passage of
the order, and the order was passed, yeas 8,
nays 0:
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Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Foley,
Iannella, Kerrigan, Langone, McDonough, Sul-
livan— 8.
Nays — 0.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
SERVICES AND RECREATION.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Committee on
Public Services and Recreation, submitted the
following:
1. Report on order (referred June 5) for
Mayor's Office to furnish information re em-
ployees of Boston Housing Authority hired
since April 1, 1961 — recommending that the
order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LEGISLA-
TIVE MATTERS.
Coun. SULLIVAN, for the Committee on
Legislative Matters, submitted the following:
Report on communication and vote of the
Traffic Commission (referred May 1) re sched-
ule of traffic fines — recommending approval of
the vote of the Boston Traffic Commission.
The report was accepted.
In connection with the foregoing, Councillor
Langone offered the following amendment:
So much of section 1A, clause (1) be amended
after the words the "downtown area" as shall
apply to the North End section of Boston by
deleting Paragraphs d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, rn,
n, o, and adding area bounded by Haverhill
street, Haymarket square, Blaekstone street,
Commercial street as applies to section 1A.
In connection with the foregoing, Councillor
Foley offered the following:
Moved, That action on these matters be
postponed until June 26, l&ftl, for the purpose
of obtaining a formal opinion from the Cor-
poration Council as to the legality of the pro-
posed amendment.
The motion was carried.
Action of the foregoing schedule of fines and
the proposed amendment was postponed to
June 26, 1961.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Catharine E. Colby
(referred May 29), widow of Earl Colby, late
assistant chief court officer in the Municipal
Court of the City of Boston, for an annual
allowance as a veteran's widow — recommend-
ing passage of the accompanying order:
Whereas, Catharine E. Colby, widow of Earl
Colby, who, at the time of his death on April
20, 1961, was in the service of the County of
Suffolk as assistant chief court officer in the
Municipal Court of the City of Boston, has
made application for an annual allowance under
the provisions of section 58B of chapter :!2 of
the General Laws, as amended; and
Whereas, Satisfactory evidence has been sub-
mitted that Earl Colby was a veteran as de-
fined in section 56 of chapter 32 of the Gen-
eral Laws; that he was in the service of the
City of Boston and the County of Suffolk for
a total period of forty-one years in the aggre-
gate; that he was entitled to be retired under
General Laws, chapter 32, section 58, as
amended, but died before making written ap-
plication for such retirement; and that the
said Catharine E. Colby and the said Earl
Colby were living together as husband and
wife at the time of his death; therefore be it
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 58B of chapter 32 of the General Laws,
as amended, said Catharine E. Colby he, and
she hereby is, granted by the Mayor and City
Council, acting as county commissioners, an
annual allowance of two thousand three hun-
dred eighty-five dollars and twenty-two cents
($2,385.22). heing two thirds of the actuarial
equivalent to which said Earl Colby would
have been entitled had his retirement allow-
ance been computed under the provisions of
said section 58B as of the death of her husband
such annual allowance to date from April 20,
1961.
2. Report on petition of Franklin E. Mac-
Kay (referred May 29) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Franklin E. MacKay, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on December
30, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $260 00
Dr. Robert Grandfield, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 10 00
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 415 40
Total $715 40
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
3. Report on petition of Richard B. Mullen
(referred May 29) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by
him while in the performance of his duty as
a member of the Fire Department — recommend-
ing passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Richard B. Mullen, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on June 25, I960,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
The Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester
avenue, Dorchester $595 65
Dr. James C. Walker, 264 Beacon
street 365 00
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 435 00
Total $1,425 65
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
4. Report on petition of John H. O'Neill
(referred May 29) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by
him while in the performance of his duty as a
member of the Fire Department — recommend-
ing passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John H. O'Neill, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in the
perrformance of his duty on February 27, 1961,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended by
the Fire Commissioner and approved by' the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amount stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $6 25
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements,
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5. Report on petition of James J. Pagliuca
(referred May 29) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by
him while in the performance of his duty as
a member of the Fire Department — recommend-
ing passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of James J. Pagliuca, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on February 2,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and approved
by the Corporation Counsel, to the following
the amounts stated:
James J. Pagliuca, petitioner, 722 Hyde
Park avenue, Roslindale 121.05
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 70 00
Dr. James C. Walker, 264 Beacon street, 75 00
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 311 85
G. W. Smith & Co., 99 Washington
street 16 50
Total $527 40
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
6. Report on petition of Frank J. Piazza
(referred May 1) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by
him while in the performance of his duty as
a member of the Fire Department — recommend-
ing passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Frank J. Piazza, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on October 2,
1959, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. Thomas F. Broderick, Jr., 697 Cam-
bridge street, Brighton $50
Dr. Richard G. O'Brien, 697 Cambridge
street, Brighton 40
Total $90
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
7. Report on petition of Bradley F. Rattigan
(referred May 29) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained
by him while in the performance of his duty
as a member of the Fire Department — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Bradley F. Rattigan, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on April 4,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit
street $11
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
8. Report on petition of Roland P. Sferraz-
za (referred May 29) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the ac?ompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Roland P. Sferrazza, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on January 14,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $10
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
9. Report on petition of George P. Smith
(referred May 29) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying-
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of George P. Smith, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on October 26,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. Milton F. Brougham, 264 Beacon
street $20
Dr. J. Edward Conners, 13 Commonwealth
avenue 60
Dr. Gerald C. McCarthy, 49 Robinwood
avenue, Jamaica Plain 35
Total $H5
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
10. Report on petition of William E. Walsh
(referred May 1) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by
him while in the performance of his duty as a
member of the Fire Department — recommend-
ing passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of William E. Walsh, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on September 16,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the fol-
lowing the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $94 05
Dr. John J. Todd, 587 Beacon street 90 00
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 5 00
Total $189 05
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
11. Report on petition of William J. Walsh.
Jr. (referred May 29) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of William J. Walsh, Jr., a
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
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nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on July
25, 1954, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
William J. Walsh, Jr., petitioner, 25
Woodbole avenue, Mattapan $18 40
Boston Firemen's Relief Fund 30 00
Dr. William S. Weisman, 705 Washing-
ton street, Dorchester 44 00
Total $92 40
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
NEXT MEETING.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Moved, That when the Council adjourns
today, it adjourn until Monday, June 26, 1961.
at 2 P.M.
The motion was carried.
POLICY OF CITY RE OPERATION OF
MTA.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Resolved, That the Boston Redevelopment
Authority as it is the Planning Board of the
City of Boston proceed to develop and enunci-
ate the policy of city vis-a-vis the operation of
the Metropolitan Transit Authority with par-
ticular emphasis on the question of balancing
deficit considerations against the question of
extent of service, upon sound planning prin-
ciples as they apply to transportation; that a
well thought out policy guidance from Plan-
ning Board source ought to be available in
time to inform those preparing Boston legis-
lative program for the 1962 session of the
Great and General Court.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
Adjourned at 5.25 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Kerrigan, to meet on Monday, June 26,
1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
City op Boston
Administrative Services Department
Printing cj^^^j, Section
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CITY Of 30ST0N.
Proceedings ot City Council.
Monday, June 26, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held in
the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 p.m..
President McDONOUGH in the chair, and all
the members present.
The Reverend Francis W. Finnegan, of St.
Mark's Roman Catholic Church, in Dorchester,
was escorted to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE REVEREND
FRANCIS W. FINNEGAN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Direct, O Lord, the instructions and deliber-
ations and actions of the Council of the City
of Boston, and through Thy blessings, carry
them on by Thy inspiration through to a very
fruitful end.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed
by Thy name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy will
be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us
this day our daily bread and forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass
against us, and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN LANDS WITH
ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP OF
BOSTON.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, June 26, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith an order authorizing an
exchange of lands between the City of Boston
and the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston.
The first parcel consists of approximately
4,899 square feet of land on the northeasterly
side of North Ben-net street held by the city
for library purposes. The branch library at
this site is presently in poor condition and
it is the intention of the Library Trustees
to build a new branch on a parcel of land
owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop,
on Parmenter street, Boston.
The parcel on Parmenter street, consisting
of approximately 10,000 square feet, is a
portion of the premises known as the Chris-
topher Columbus Catholic Center and is parcel
No. 3 in the order.
Parcel No. 2 is a parcel of land situated
on Maiden street presently held by the City
of Boston for playground purposes. This
parcel was conveyed to the City of Boston
without consideration in 1941 by His
Eminence, the late William Cardinal O'Connell.
The land was never developed or used by the
city, for playground purposes.
At a meeting of the Parks and Recreation
Commission held March 30, 1961, it was voted
that the land on Maiden street was no longer
required for public purposes.
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Boston
Public Library held March 11, 1960, it was
voted that the land at North Bennet street
was no longer required for public purposes.
Copies of said votes are hereto attached.
Pending the construction of the new North
End branch library at Parmenter street, the
Roman Catholice Archbishop will lease to the
city the land and building at North Bennet
street without consideration.
I recommend the adoption of this order by
your Honorable Body.
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Parks and Recreation Department.
March 30, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
At a meeting of the Parks and Recreation
Commission held on Thursday, March 30, 1961,
in the Commission's office at 33 Beacon street,
Boston, it was unanimously voted that vacant
land located on Maiden street, South End,
containing 21/100 of an acre, is no longer
required for public purposes and that it be
returned to the present Archbishop of Boston.
In 1941 this parcel of land was obtained
by the Parks and Recreation Department from
His Eminence, the late William Cardinal
O'Connell, as a gift to the City of Boston.
The land was never developed for park or
playground use. The city has therefore never
invested any money in this land.
The present Archbishop of Boston has re-
quested the return of the land to the Boston
Archdiocese for immediate construction work.
Accordingly, it is respectfully requested that
your Honor initiate an order in the Boston
City Council covering the return of this land
to the Catholic Archbishop of Boston.
Respectfully yours,
Martin F. Walsh, Commissioner.
The Trustees of the Public Library
of the City of Boston,
March 11, 1960.
"Voted, That it is the determination of the
Trustees that the land and building located
on the northeasterly side of North Bennet
street, Boston Proper, presently held by the
City of Boston for library purposes is no
longer required for public purposes; and it
is further
Voted, That it is the recommendation of the
Trustees that said land and building at North
Bennet street be sold to the Roman Catholic
Archbishop of Boston; and it is further
Voted, That it is advisable to acquire for
library purposes a certain parcel of land con-
sisting of approximately ten thousand (10,000)
square feet situated on the northeasterly side
of Parmenter street, Boston Proper, being
a portion of the premises owned by the Roman
Catholic Archbishop of Boston known as the
Christopher Columbus Catholic Center; and
it is further
Voted, That the Director be authorized and
directed to communicate the contents of this
vote to the Mayor and City Council."
Elizabeth B. Brockunier, Secretary.
Whereas, The City of Boston is the owner
in fee of certain parcels of land hereinafter
described and designated; and
Whereas, The Roman Catholic Archbishop
of Boston is the owner in fee of a certain
parcel of land hereinafter described and des-
ignated; and
Whereas, The Trustees of the Boston Public
Library have determined that Parcel No. 1,
hereinafter described, is no longer required for
public purposes; and
Whereas, The Trustees of the Parks and
Recreation Commission have determined that
Pai'cel No. 2, hereinafter described, is no
longer required for public purposes; and
Whereas, It is deemed to be to the mutual
interests and advantages of both the City
of Boston and the Roman Catholic Archbishop
of Boston to transfer to each other said
parcels of land hereinafter described and des-
ignated; now therefore it is hereby
Ordered, That the Mayor of the City of
Boston be, and hereby is, authorized to execute
and deliver an instrument in writing to the
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston, a
Corporation Sole of Boston, Suffolk County,
Massachusetts, conveying all the City of Bos-
ton's right, title and interest in and to the
hereinafter designated parcels of property
(Parcel No. 1 and Parcel No. 2), hereinafter
described, in consideration of the said Roman
Catholic Archbishop of Boston conveying all
its right, title and interest in and to the
hereinafter designated parcel of property
(Parcel No. 3), hereinafter described.
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Parcel No. 1.
A certain parcel of land situated on the
northeasterly side of North Bennet street,
Boston. Suffolk County, Massachusetts, bounded
and described as follows:
Southwesterly by North Bennet street, sixty-
nine and 03-100 (69.03) feet; northwesterly
by land of Roman Catholic Archbishop of
Boston, seventy-two and 89-100 (72.89) feet;
northeasterly by the same, twenty-three and
73-100 (23.73) feet; northwesterly by the
same, six and 73-100 (6.73) feet; northeasterly
by land now or formerly of heirs or devisees
of Patrick J. Greene, nineteen and 00-100
(19.00) feet; southeasterly by land now or
formerly of Greene & Ward, five and 16-100
(5.16) feet; northeasterly by the same, seven-
teen and 58-100 (17.58) feet; southeasterly
by land nor or formerly of Thomas J. Lythgoe,
thirty-five and 68-100 feet (35.68) feet and
land now or formerly of heirs or devisees of
Patrick J. Greene, forty and 15-100 (40.15)
feet, containing approximately four thousand
eight hundred and ninety-nine (4,899) square
feet of land, more or less.
The above-described parcel of land is shown
on a plan marked "City of Boston, North
Bennet Street, Boston Proper, July 31, 1911,
F. 0. Whitney, Chief Engineer, Street Laying-
Out Department."
Parcel No. 2.
A certain parcel of land situated on the
northerly side of Maiden street, Boston Suffolk
County, Massachusetts, bounded and described
as follows :
Beginning at the westerly corner of the
granted premises on the northerly side of
said Maiden street, distant three hundred and
thirty^five and 09-100 (335.09) feet from the
southerly side of Harrison avenue, thence in
a southerly direction one hundred and twenty
(120) feet to land now or formerly of
Catherine Freeto, thence turning and running
in an easterly direction along said land of
said Freeto, seventy-five (75) feet to land
now or formerly of Bertha M. Maguire, thence
turning and running northerly along land of
said Maguire, nineteen and 5-100 (19.5) feet,
and thence still running in a northerly direc-
tion along land now or formerly of J. C.
and A. W. Jones, one hundred and 5-100
(100.5) feet to land now or formerly of the
Working Girls Home; thence turning and
running in a westerly direction along land
now or formerly of said Working Girls Home,
seventy-five (75) feet to the point of be-
ginning, containing nine thousand (9,000)
square feet of land, more or less.
Parcel No. 3.
A certain parcel of land situated on Par-
menter street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massa-
chusetts, bounded and described as follows:
Southwesterly, by Parmenter street, by two
(2) courses, totaling one hundred and nine
and 80-100 (109.80) feet; northwesterly by
other land of Roman Catholic Archbishop of
Boston, a Corporation Sole, one hundred and
ten and 11-100 (110.11) feet; northeasterly
by land now or formerly of Anthony V.
Ricci, by two (2) courses totaling fifty and
50-100 (50.50) feet; northwesterly again still
by land now or formerly of said Ricci, six
and 92-100 (6.92) feet; northeasterly again by
Wesley place so called, thirty-eight and 27-100
(38.27) feet; southeasterly by land now or
formerly of Pasquale Rosina and land now or
formerly of Rapucci, by two (2) courses,
totaling forty and 17-100 (40.17) feet; south-
westerly bv land now or formerly of said
Rapucci, one and 33-100 (1.33) feet; south-
easterly again by land now or formerly of
Frank R. Barone and land now or formerly
of Salvatore Renzullo et al., thirty-six and
73-100 (36.73) feet; northeasterly again by
said Renzullo land, seventeen and 09-100
(17. OS) feet; and southeasterly again by land
now or formerly of Mary Aiello, thirty-two
and 55-100' (32.55) feet.
The above-described parcel of land is shown
on a plan entitled: "City of Boston, Public
Works Department, Parmenter Street, City
Proper, December 1, 1960, John J. McCall,
Division Engineer."
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
SALE OR LEASE OF CERTAIN PARK
LAND TO NEW ENGLAND DEACON-
ESS HOSPITAL.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, June 26, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith an order calling for
the acceptance of chapter 395 of the Acts
of 1960 entitled "An Act Authorizing the
the City of Boston to Sell or Lease to the
New England Deaconess Hospital Certain
Park Land in Said City." The act provides
for the conveyance to New England Deacon-
ess Hospital all the interest of the City of
Boston in the land lying one foot and more
below the surface of Joslin Park. Accept-
ance of this act by your Honorable Body
will permit the hospital to build an under-
ground radiation research center for research
in the treatment of cancer by radiation. The
center will house laboratories and other re-
search facilities and facilities for treating
patients from New England Deaconess Hos-
pital, Children's Hospital, Peter Bent Brig-
ham Hospital, Beth Israel Hospital, and other
hospitals in the Boston medical community.
No patients will be housed at the center.
It is presently estimated that the cost of
the building and its equipment will be ap-
proximately $1,800,000.
The center will be entirely underground
except for the necessary entrances and vents
for air conditioning and operating purposes.
The ground surface will be resurfaced and
developed as an attractive public park or
promenade that will be more pleasing in ap-
pearance and useful to the public than at
present.
I believe that this legislation affords the
City of Boston an opportunity to assist in
the eventual development of the Deaconess
Hospital without expense to the City of
Boston, and I, therefore, recommend the ac-
ceptance of chapter 395 of the Acts of 1960
by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Ordered, That chapter 395 of the Acts of
1960 entitled "An Act Authorizing the City
of Boston to Sell or Lease to the New Eng-
land Deaconess Hospital Certain Park Land
in Said City" be, and the same hereby is,
accepted.
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
SALE OR LEASE OF CERTAIN LAND
AND BUILDINGS TO FIRST METHOD-
IST CHURCH.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, June 26, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith an order calling for the
acceptance of chapter 601 of the Acts of
1960 entitled "An Act Authorizing the City
of Boston to Sell or Lease to First Methodist
Church in Boston the Land and Buildings
Known as Lowell Square and West Church."
Acceptance of this act by your Honorable
Body will permit the conveyance of the West
Church property, formerly the site of the
West End Branch Library, to the First
Methodist Church in Boston. It is the in-
tention of the church to preserve and main-
tain the present structure as a historical
and architectural asset of the community.
The First Methodist Church in Boston, upon
acquiring title from the city, will enter in-
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to an agreement with the Society for the
Preservation of New England Antiquities
which will guarantee the performance of
this undertaking.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Ordered. That chapter 601 of the Acts of
1960 entitled "An Act Authorizing the City
of Boston to Sell or Lease to First Methodist
Church in Boston the Land and Buildings
Known as Lowell Square and West Church"
be, and the same hereby is, accepted.
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION TO
CLERK'S OFFICE, SUPERIOR COURT,
CIVIL SESSION.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, June 26, 1D61.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith an order for the trans-
fer of $80,000 from the Reserve Fund to the
Clerk's Office, Superior Court, Civil Session,
together with a letter from the Clerk of
Court explaining the reasons thereof.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the
accompanying order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Superior Court, Civil Business,
June 19, 1961.
Mr. John T. Leonard,
Supervisor of Budgets.
In re: 1961 Budget,
Contractual Services,
2-24, Auditors and Masters.
Dear Mr. Leonard:
In the 1961 budget I requested $100,000
for Masters and Auditors. Forty-five thous-
and dollars was appropriated, pending legis-
lative action for the state to reimburse the
city for this amount.
No action was taken and for this reason
I am making a request for $80,000 to carry
for the balance of the year.
Very truly yours,
Thomas Dorgan, Clerk.
Ordered, That in accordance with the provi-
sions of section 3B of chapter 486 of the
Acts of 1909, as amended by chapter 604 of
the Acts of 1941 the City Auditor be, and
hereby is authorized to transfer:
From the appropriation of Reserve Fund,
$80,000, to the appropriation for Clerk's Of-
fice, Superior Court, Civil Session, 2, Contrac-
tual Services, $80,000.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
LOAN FOR EXTRAORDINARY IMPROVE-
MENTS, ETC., TO CITY-OWNED
BUILDINGS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, June 26, 1981.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the provisions of chap-
ter 514 of the Acts of 1961, the city is au-
thorized to borrow an amount not exceeding
$5,000,000 for remodeling, reconstructing, or
making extraordinary improvements or re-
pairs to buildings owned by said city.
The work to be performed under the
amount authorized will be of a major char-
acter and will result in improving the facili-
ties and services rendered by the city.
I submit herewith an order providing for
the loan authorization of $5,000,000 and re-
spectfully recommend the adoption of this
order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Ordered, That under the provisions of
chapter 514, of the Acts of 1961, the sum of
five million (5,000,000) dollars be, and the
same hereby is, appropriated, for remodeling,
reconstructing, or making extraordinary im-
provements or repairs to buildings owned by
the city, and that to meet said appropriation
the Collector-Treasurer be authorized to is-
sue, from time to time, on request of the
Mayor, bonds or notes to said amount.
Referred to the Committee on Appropria-
tions and Finance.
AMENDING ORDER FOR LOAN OF
$7,500,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
DEPARTMENTAL BUILDINGS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, June 19, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Since debt which has been authorized but
not issued affects a municipality's credit
rating almost as much as debt actually out-
standing, it is generally prudent to rescind
loan authorizations not about to be used.
Recently, in reviewing loans authorized but
not issued, I found that in September, 1954,
your Honorable Body passed a $7,500,000 loan
order for the construction of departmental
buildings of which $5,750,000 was to have
been spent for a five hundred bed chronic
hospital at Long Island. As the construction
of such hospital has been indefinitely post-
poned, I recommend adoption of the order
submitted herewith to rescind the $5,750,000
loan authorization for that purpose.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Ordered, That the order appropriating
$7,50'0,000 for the construction of departmental
buildings which order was passed by the City
Council once on September 7, 1954, and again
on September 27, 1954, and approved by the
Mayor on September 28, 1954, be, and the
same hereby is, amended by striking out the
sum of "seven million five hundred thousand
dollars ($7,500,000)" and inserting in place
thereof the sum of "one million seven hundred
fifty thousand dollars ($1,750,000)."
Referred to the Committee on Appropria-
tions and Finance.
ORDINANCE REVISING THE FEE FOR A
FUNERAL DIRECTOR'S LICENSE.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, June 9, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
The Health Commissioner has called to my
attention that the present $10 fee for an
annual funeral director's license, producing
less than $2,000 a year, is unrealistic when
it is considered that the Health Department's
Bureau of Vital Statistics costs the city ap-
proximately $20,000 annually and devotes
about one fourth of its time to handling and
supervising funeral director's licenses. Ac-
cordingly, I recommend adoption of the ordi-
nance submitted herewith which would fix
the fee for an annual funeral director's license
at $30 and, since there are about one hundred
and ninety-five funeral directors in Boston,
would produce in the neighborhood of $5,850
a year.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
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City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-One.
An Ordinance Revising; the Fee for a Funeral
Director's License.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows: . , ,.
Section 1 of chapter 30 of the Revised Ordi-
nances of 1961, is hereby amended by striking
out clause (141) and inserting in place there-
of the following clause: „ ~
(141) Funeral Director's License. Ihe tee
for a license to act as a funeral director m
Boston granted by the health commissioner
under section 49 of chapter 114 of the General
Laws shall be $30.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Modestino Andreottola, for compensation
for damage to property at 94 Prince street,
caused by water being shut off. _
Anna Gardinale, for compensation for in-
juries caused by defect in stairs of auditorium
in South Boston High School.
Donald Collyns, for compensation for in-
juries caused by city motor vehicle. _
Rose DeMedio, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect at Tremont street
and Brigham Circle. _ . . .
Rocco Diorio, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect in North End
Bathhouse.
Henry E. Doherty, to he reimbursed as
result of three executions issued against him
on account of his acts as employee of Police
Department.
Employers Liability Assurance Corporation,
for compensation for damage to car of Robert
L. Bellick by police cruising car.
Thomas Fitzpatrick, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect in Fisher
avenue, Boston.
Richard J. Florino, doing business as Export
Cab Company, for compensation for damage
to car by city vehicle.
Mark A. Goode, to be reimbursed as result
of execution issued against him on account
of his acts as employee of Public Works
Department, Automotive Division.
Robert S. Grodberg, for compensation for
damage to car caused by an alleged defect
at 2436 Beacon street.
Thomas J. Henry, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Fire
Department.
John D. Kelley, for compensation for dam-
age to car and personal injuries caused by-
city motor vehicle.
Louis C. Libenatore, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Fire De-
partment.
Alfred A. Lowe, for compensation for dam-
age to car by motor vehicle of Fire Depart-
ment.
Florence Lynch, for compensation for in-
juries caused by a.n alleged defect at 162
Huntington avenue.
Mildred F. McFadden, for compensation
for injuries caused by an alleged defect at
356 Centre street, Jamaica Plain.
William A. Mulhane, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Public
Works Department, Sanitary Division.
Robert E. Mullen, to be reimbursed as
result of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as employee of Police
Department.
Stephen J. O'Brien, for compensation for
damage to property at 145 Williams street,
Jamaica Plain, caused by water being shut
off.
William A. Philbrick, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Police
Department.
Vincent Provenzano, to be reimbursed as
result of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as employee of Public
Works Department, Highway Division.
Louise A. Ross, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at 54
Broadway.
Samuel Rotundo, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Public
Works Department, Paving Division.
Patrick F. Russo, to be reimbursed for ex-
penses incurred in repairing water pipe lead-
ing to 58 Austin street, Hyde Park.
Gerard L. Tobin, for compensation for
injuries caused by fire apparatus.
John J. Underhill, for compensation for
damage to property at 68 Arlington street,
Hyde Park, caused by backing up of sewage.
Michael J. Yovanna, for reimbursement as
result of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as employee of Public
Works Department, Water Division.
PETITION FOR ANNUITY.
Petition of Loretta A. Lynch, to be paid
annuity on account of death of her husband,
Robert A. Lynch, late member of the Police
Department.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
PETITION FOR RETIREMENT.
The petition of Charles F. Gardella, Assist-
ant Clerk in office of Clerk for Civil Business
of the Municipal Court of Boston for retire-
ment as a veteran was received.
In connection with the foregoing petition,
Councillor Coffey offered the following:
Whereas, Charles F. Gardella, employed in
the service of the County of Suffolk as As-
sistant Clerk in the office of the Clerk for
Civil Business of the Municipal Court of the
City of Boston, has made application to be
retired under the provisions of section 58 of
chapter 32 of the General Laws, as amended;
and
Whereas, The said Charles F. Gardella has
submitted to the City Council satisfactory
evidence that he is a veteran as defined in
section 56 of chapter 32 of the General Laws;
and that he has been in the service of the
county for a total period of forty-three years
in the aggregate; now therefore it is hereby
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
58 of chapter 32 of the General Laws, as
amended, Charles F. Gardella, employed in
the service of the County of Suffolk as
Assistant Clerk in the office of the Clerk for
Civil Business of the Municipal Court of the
City of Boston, be, and hereby is, retired
by the Mayor and City Council, acting as
county commissioners, at an annual pension
of three thousand five hundred and twenty-
nine dollars and twenty-four cents, with a
survivorship allowance of two thousand three
hundred and fifty-two dollars and eighty-three
cents to his spouse Louise Gardella, pursuant
to section 58B of said Chapter 32.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
PETITION FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of Paul M. Kilduff, retired member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, medical and surgical expenses.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
NOTICES FROM METROPOLITAN
DISTRICT COMMISSION.
A communication was received from the
Metropolitan District Commission' transmit-
ting copy of order granting petition of Bos-
ton Edison Company for location for wires
and cables in Veterans of Foreign Wars Park-
way in West Roxbury under care and con-
trol of Metropolitan District Commission.
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A communication was received from the
Metropolitan District Commission transmit-
ting copy of order granting petition of Bos-
ton Edison Company for pole locations in
private property in control of Metropolitan
District Commission in Marine Park, South
Boston.
Severally placed on file.
NOTICE MOM STATE MILK CONTROL
COMMISSION.
Notice was received from the State Milk
Control Commission of hearing to be held
June 26, 1961, at 1.30 P.M., Room 705, 41
Tremont street, Boston, relative to minimum
prices payable by dealers to producers.
Placed on file
AMENDING GENERAL RULES OF CER-
TAIN COURTS.
A communication was received from the
Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court transmit-
ting copies of new General Rule 13, Main-
tenance of Appointment Docket; and copies
of substitute Rule 26 of Rules for Regulation
of Practice before Full Court-.
Placed on file.
ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGE.
Notice was received from the Justice of
the Supreme Court of the assignment of
Harry Kalus of Brookline as judge of the
Appellate Division for the Southern District.
Place on file.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLES' BONDS.
The constables' bonds of Samuel Kofman
and Emma E. Thompson, having been duly
approved by the Collector-Treasurer, were
received and approved.
LEGAL OPINION ON AMENDMENT OF
TRAFFIC COMMISSION VOTE.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Law Department, June 21, 1961.
To the Honorable the City Council.
Gentlemen:
This is in response to your request for my
opinion as to the power of your Honorable
Body to amend a vote of the Boston Traffic
Commission establishing a new schedule of
fines for the non-criminal disposition of park-
ing violations which was submitted for your
approval on May 1, 1961, under the fifth
paragraph of section 20A of chapter 90 of
the General Laws, as appearing in St. 1961,
c. 233, s. 3.
As so appearing, that paragraph reads as
follows :
"The Boston traffic commission shall from
time to time establish, with the approval of
the city council of the city of Boston, in
accordance with the provisions of the char-
ter of said city, by rule or regulation, a
schedule of fines for offenses subject to this
section committed in the city of Boston; and
the city of Cambridge shall from time to
time establish by ordinance a schedule of
fines for offenses subject to this section
committed in the city of Cambridge; pro-
vided, however, that neither the Boston traf-
fic commission nor the city of Cambridge
shall establish under the provisions of this
paragraph any fine exceeding fifteen dollars."
In Rooney, Petitioner, 298 Mass. 430, the
Supreme Judicial Court said (p. 433): "The
word 'approval' when it appears in our
statutes generally means an affirmative sanc-
tion by one person or by a body of persons
of precedent acts of another person or body
of persons. Brown v. Newburyport, 209
Mass. 259, 265-266. McLean v. Mayor of
Holyoke, 216 Mass. 62. Cunningham v. Com-
missioner of Banks, 249 Mass. 401, 420.
Leroy v. Worcester Street Railway, 281 Mass.
1, 7." Compare Simpson v. Marlborough, 236
Mass. 210, 214, to the effect that "Approval
ordinarily indicates the will to assent to an
act done by someone else rather than the
doing of that act."
It is my opinion, therefore, that you can-
not amend the regulation submitted to you
by the Boston Traffic Commission, but must
either approve it, or disapprove it, as it
was submitted to you.
Respectfully,
Arthur G. Coffey,
Corporation Counsel.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
AMENDATORY VOTE OF TRAFFIC COM-
MISSION ON PARKING FINES.
The following was received:
Boston Traffic Department,
June 19, 1961.
To the Honorable the City Council
of the City of Boston.
Gentlemen :
Subject to your approval, the Boston Traf-
fic Commission, acting under the fifth para-
graph of section 20A of chapter 90 of the
General Laws, as appearing in section 3 of
chapter 233 of the Acts of 19'61, has this
day amended its vote of May 1, 1961, amend-
ing, subject to your approval, section 1A of
Article X of the Traffic Rules and Regulations
of the City of Boston so as to establish a
revised schedule of fines for the non-criminal
disposition of parking violations.
The sole change effected by the amendatory
vote adopted this day was to change the ef-
fective date from August 1, 1961, to Septem-
ber 1, 1961, so as to permit the clerks of
the municipal and district courts sufficient
time to conform to the revised schedule.
Respectfully,
Boston Traffic Commission,
Thomas J. Griffin, Chairman.
Boston Traffic Commission,
June 19, 1961.
Voted, That the vote amending, subject to
the approval of the City Council, section 1A
of Article X of the Traffic Rules and Regu-
lations of the City of Boston, so as to es-
tablish a revised schedule of fines for the
noncriminal disposition of parking violations,
which vote was passed by this Commission
on May 1, 1961, and submitted on the same
day to the City Council for approval under
the fifth paragraph of section 20A of chap-
ter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing
in section 3 of chapter 233 of the Acts of
1961, be, and the same hereby is, amended
to read as follows:
That pursuant to the fifth paragraph of
section 20A of chapter 90 of the General
Laws, as appearing in section 3 of chapter
233 of the Acts of 1961, Article X of the
Traffic Rules and Regulations of the City of
Boston in force under chapter 263 of the
Acts of 1929, as amended, be, and the same
hereby is, amended, effective September 1,
1961, by striking out section 1A inserted by
vote passed by this Commission on April 17,
1961 (which vote was approved by an order
adapted by the City Council on April 17,
1961, and approved by the Mayor on April
17, 1961), and inserting in place thereof
the following section: —
Section 1A. Schedule of Fines for the
Non-CKiminal Disposition of Parking
Violations.
( 1 ) The words "downtown area", as used
in this section, shall be deemed to mean
that part of the city of Boston bounded by
(a) the westerly line of Massachusetts ave-
nue, (b) the Charles River, (c) the easterly
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line
of
Stillman
end
of
Stillman
line
of
Stillman
line
of
Endicott
line of the bridge constructed under Chap-
ter 217 of the Acts of 1894 and connecting
the city proper, so called, with that part
of the city which was formerly Charlestown,
(d) the easterly line of Washington Street
North, (e) the southerly line of Cooper
street, (f) the westerly line of Endicott
street, (g) the northerly
street, (h) the westerly
street, (i) the southerly
street, (j) the westerly
street, (k) the northerly line of Cross street,
(1) the easterly line of Hanover street, (m)
the southerly line of Richmond street, (n)
the easterly line of North street, (o) the
northerly line of Clark street and said line
extended to Boston harbor, (p) Boston har-
bor and Fort Point Channel, (q) the west-
erly line of the Broadway Bridge, (r) the
westerly line of Broadway, (s) the _ north-
erly line of Herald street and said line ex-
tended to the northwesterly line of Chandler
street extended, (t) the northwesterly line
of Chandler street and said line extended to
the northerly line of Herald street extended
(u) the easterly line of Berkeley street, and
(v) the southerly line of the right of way
of the New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad.
(2) The fine the payment of which shall
operate under Section 20A -of Chapter 90
of the General Laws as a final disposition
of an offense subject to said section com-
mitted in the city of Boston shall be as
follows:
A. In Downtown Boston,
(a) For every offense subject to said
section committed by the offender within
the jurisdiction of the court and in the
aforesaid downtown area of the city of
Boston —
(i) If such offense is a violation
either of clause (5) or clause (6) or
clause (10) or clause (12) of section 1
of Article IV of these rules and regula-
tions, or clause (5) or clause (6) or
clause (10) or clause (12) of section 2
of Article IVA of these rules and regula-
tions, which clauses respectively prohibit
in the parts of said downtown area re-
spectively covered by said Article parking
near a fire station, parking near a
hydrant, parking so as not to leave a
clear and unobstructed lame at least ten
feet wide, and parking in such a manner
as to obstruct the movement of a street-
car, trackless trolley or bus — Fifteen
Dollars.
(ii) If such offense is a violation
either of clause (1) or clause (11) or
clause (16) of section 1 of Article IV of
these rules and regulations or of clause
(1) or clause (11) or clause (16) of
section 2 of Article IVA of these rules
and regulations, which clauses respec-
tively prohibit in the parts of said down-
town area respectively covered by said
Articles parking within an intersection,
parking on the roadway side of a vehicle
stopped or parked at the curb or edge
of a roadway, and parking where signs
have been placed for the purpose of
facilitating street cleaning or snow re-
moval— Ten Dollars.
(iii) If such offense is a violation of
section ISA of Article HV of these rules
and regulations prohibiting, with certain
exceptions, parking between 12:01 A.M.
and 8 a.m. — Two Dollars.
( b ) For every other such offense so
committed —
(i) If it is the first, second or third
other such offense so committed in any
one calendar year — Three Dollars.
(iii) If is it the fourth, fifth, sixth,
seventh, eighth or ninth other such offense
so committed in such calendar year — Five
Dollars.
(iii) If it is the tenth or subsequent
other such offense so committed in such
calendar year — Ten Dollars.
B. Outside Downtown Boston,
(a) For every offense subject to said
section committed by the offender within
the jurisdiction of the court and in the
city of Boston but not in the aforesaid
downtown area thereof —
(i) If such offense is a violation of
clause (5), or of clause (6), or of clause
(10), or of clause (12), of section 1
of Article IV of these rules and regula-
tions prohibiting, respectively, parking
near a fire station, parking near a
hydrant, parking so as not to leave a
clear and unobstructed lane at least ten
feet wide, and parking in such a manner
as to obstruct the movement of a street-
car, trackless trolley or bus — Three Dol-
lars.
(b) For every other such offense so
committed — Two Dollars.
(3) Whenever it becomes necessary to
ascertain whether a person owning two or
more motor vehicles is chargeable as such
owner with a first, second, third, fourth, fifth,
sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth or sub-
sequent offense, such question shall, in the
case of vehicles singly registered, be determined
separately with respect to the particular
vehicle involved in such violation and, in the
case of vehicles subject to Section 5 of said
Chapter 90, with respect to the particular
number plate or plates used on the vehicle
involved in such violation at the time thereof.
(4) For the purposes of this section, the
period beginning with September 1, 1961,
and ending with December 31, 1961, shall
not be deemed to be a part of the calendar
year 1961, but shall constitute a separate
calendar year.
A true excerpt from the minutes of the
June 19, 1961, meeting of the Boston Traffic
Commission.
Attest:
W. T. Doyle,
Deputy Commissioner and Secretary.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
FINANCE COMMISSION REPORT ON
LAND AND BUILDINGS ON DOVER
STREET.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Finance Commission, June 23, 1961.
To the Honorable the City Council.
The Finance Commission was requested by
your Committee on Public Lands on May 5,
1961, to make recommendations on an order
currently before your Committee that the
land and buildings on Dover street previously
used for the purpose of a public bath and
a laundry for the Parks and Recreation De-
partment be transferred to the control of the
Commissioner of Real Property.
The effect of this order would be to place
these premises on sale at public auction.
The Finance Commission recommends that
the premises in question be retained in posses-
sion of the Parks and Recreation Department,
that the premises be carefully secured against
vandalism, and that the present watchman
service be discontinued immediately. This
recommendation is based on the following con-
siderations:
1. The City has spent over $30,000 in pro-
viding a continuous watchman service on
these premises since the facilities were closed
in April, 1960, notwithstanding the fact that
the laundry equipment, which would be the
principal object of protection, is valued at
far less than that figure.
2. A sampling of interest in the laundry
industry indicates that there is such a lack
of interest in the proposition of acquiring
the facilities in question that no spirited
bidding could be expected at a public auction.
3. The Laundry Department of the Boston
City Hospital sets a value of $22,000 as the
cost of acquiring needed new laundry equip-
ment, which could be met by transferring
several pieces from Dover street. Receipts
from a sale of the Dover Street equipment
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145
on the used equipment market would yield
relatively little. The needs of other municipal
institutions could also be met to a large ex-
tent from the Dover Street equipment.
4. The most decisive and over-riding con-
sideration which should determine what should
be done with these premises is the imme-
diacy of the redevelopment plan for this area.
Such a plan finds this particular location in
the heart of an area which is slated for
immediate redevelopment. This means that
shortly the Boston Redevelopment Authority
might have to pay eminent domain prices to
retake this property, if it were now sold at
public auction.
5. The obvious conclusion is that this
property should be held by the Park Depart-
ment for the time being pending a firm plan
of redevelopment which is anticipated in the
immediate future.
Contents of Laundry
The following is a list of equipment contained in the laundry:
Item
Washer, 2 pocket
Washer, 2 pocket
Washer, single pocket
Extractor, squeeze action,
and pump unit
Extractor
Soap maker or dispenser
2 American zone-air dryers
Size
Mancfacturer
42 x 00, slide-out type Comet, Henrici, Mattapan
square
12 x 90, slide-oul type Comet, Henrici, Mattapan
square
Flat work ironer
canopy
with
3C x 30
30-inch
J 90 gallons
30 x 30
120 inches \
,le, 0 rol
Also revolite covers for
ironer (0 sets)
The Watchman Service.
The first and most obvious step to take
in handling this matter is to close and secure
the premises and discontinue the present
inordinately expensive around-the-clock serv-
ice. Incredible as it may sound, the faci is
that six Park Department employees have
been retained to watch these two adjoining
buildings at a cost of about $30,04)0 a year.
Each week a delay in discontinuing this
watchman service costs the City $475.
Properly secured buildings with daily in-
spection service by the Bath Division should
be provided.
Possible Market for Sale op Laundry.
A sampling of interest on the part of the
laundry industry in the proposition of taking
over the facilities under discussion here in-
dicates that there is very little interest in
such a proposal. It appears that there are
two principal types of laundries operated
today. The first type is the "commercial,"
and the other is the so-called "family" type.
The former requires much more space and
larger equipment than is provided by the
premises on Dover street; the latter affected
by multiplying laundromats and residential
installations, is a dwindling institution; it is
found that approximately 200 of these smaller
type laundries have closed their doors during
the past ten years.
It is obvious that if interest in acquiring
the Dover Street facilities is at a low ebb.
not much bidding could be expected at a public
auction of these premises.
Municipal Use op Laundry Equipment.
The Director of the Boston City Hospital
Laundry surveyed the premises and equip-
ment and stated that he was in dire need
of certain of these pieces; moreover, that
it would cost the City about $22,000 to pur-
chase such pieces new. A similar desire to
Comet, Henrici, Mattapan
square
Jlydraxtor, Henrici
Henrici, Hammond
Bishop
American Laundry Com-
pany, Quincy
American Laundry Com-
pany, Quincy
acquire some of this Dover Street laundry
equipment was expressed by officials of the
Long Island Hospital and at Deer Island.
Such a transfer should be measured against
the market price of used laundry equipment
which is relatively low. It was reported
that a volume of laundry equipment, similar
to that at Dover street in type and number
was recently sold at a used market figure
of less than $10,000.
Plans for Urban Redevelopment.
If the contents of the laundry were trans-
ferred to the municipal departments indi-
cated, on the ground that it was economically
advisable, there would remain these two
adjoining buildings.
The question of what to do with these
two parcels of real estate should be settled
in the light of redevelopment plans for the
area in which they are located.
If redevelopment plans were remote, the
Finance Commission would not recommend
that such property be held pending the evo-
lution of such plans.
In this case, however, it is our under-
standing that redevelopment of the area is
a matter of the immediate future, and that
this project area has a high priority. This
is indicated by the fact that this is a GNRP
project area (South End) to which a proj-
ect director has been assigned. This area
is now in "planning."
All this indicates that if this property
were to be sold at auction, the Redevelop-
ment Authority, with considerable City money
involved, may shortly be in the position of
buying back the property at eminent domain
prices. It is suggested that this property
should be held until the specific redevelop-
ment plan of the neighborhood has been
determined.
Original thinking has envisioned the im-
mediate neighborhood of these premises as
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an industrial area. Within six months the
specific redevelopment plan will be known.
Respectfully submitted,
Edward W. Brooke, Chairman,
Roger J. Abizaid, M.D.,
Maxwell B. Grossman,
Anthony J. Young,
Joseph P. McNamara,
The Finance Commission.
Thomas J. Murphy,
Executive Secretary.
Placed on file.
ABSENCE OF MAYOR.
Notice was received from the Mayor of
his absence from the city from June 11 to
June 15. 1961.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SANITATION INSPECTORS.
Notice was received from the Health De-
partment of the appointment of John G.
Bibilos, John Curtin, and James J. McDon-
ald as temporary environmental sanitation
inspectors.
Severally placed on file.
VOTE OF BOSTON TRAFFIC COMMISSION
RE SCHEDULE OF FINES.
Coun. LANGONE called up, under unfin-
ished business, No. 2 on the Calendar, viz.:
1. Vote of Boston Traffic Commission Re
Schedule of Fines for the Non^C'rimma! Dis-
position of Parking Violations.
Proposed amendment to the foregoing vote.
On motion of Councillor Langone, the fore-
going vote and amendment were referred to
the Executive Committee.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LICENSES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on Li-
censes, submitted the following:
1. Report on applications (referred June
5) for commercial use shellfish permit for
James V. D'Amieo and Herbert E. Lawson —
recommending that permits be granted.
2. Report on application (referred June
12) for commercial use shellfish permit for
Edward Elms — recommending that permit
be granted.
The reports were accepted, and the licenses
were severally granted under the usual con-
ditions.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
CONFIRMATIONS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
Report on appointment by the Mayor (re-
ferred June 12) of Fred E. Bell as weigher
of goods for the term ending April 30, 1962 —
recommending the appointment be confirmed.
The report was accepted, and the appoint-
ment was confirmed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
SERVICES AND RECREATION.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Committee on
Public Services and Recreation, submitted the
following:
1. Report on order (referred August 1,
1960) naming the South Boston Branch Li-
brary the William P. Hickey Memorial Li-
brary— recommending the order be placed on
file.
The report was accepted, and the order
was placed on file.
2. Report on order (referred March 7,
1960) to use open areas and playgrounds for
parking in emergencies and snowstorms —
recommending the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
was passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPRO-
PRIATIONS AND FINANCE.
Coun. SULLIVAN, for the Committee on
Appropriations and Finance, submitted the
following:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred May 8) for appropriation of
$400,000 for redemption of city loans — recom-
mending that same ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
was passed, yeas 9.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred June 5) for appropriation of
$272,000 from Cemetery Division to be ex-
pended by Parks and Recreation Commission
— recommending that the same ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
was passed, yeas 9.
APPOINTMENT O'F JOHN PATRICK
RYAN.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, June 26, 1901.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Under the provisions of section 26 QQ of
chapter 121 of the General Laws as amended,
I hereby appoint John Patrick Ryan of 4
Rollins place, Boston, to be a member of the
Boston Redevelopment Authority for the term
expiring September 17, 1962, vice Joseph W.
Lund, resigned.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Ordered, That the appointment by his
Honor the Mayor of John Patrick Ryan to
be a member of the Boston Redevelopment
Authority for the term expiring September
17, 1962, vice Joseph W. Lund resigned, be,
and hereby is, confirmed and approved.
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
SALE OF FIRE STATION AT 84 NORTH-
AMPTON STREET TO CLUB 575
CORPORATION.
Coun. COFFEY called up, under unfinished
business, No. 1 on the Calendar, viz.:
1. Order for sale of land at 84 Northamp-
ton street to Club 575 Corporation.
On June 12, 1961, the foregoing order was
read once and passed, yeas 8, nays 0.
The order was given its second reading and
passage, yeas 9.
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS TO CLERK
OF COMMITTEES DEPARTMENT.
The following was received:
Coun. MCDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That effective June 28, 1961, the
following-named persons be, and hereby are,
appointed in the service of the Clerk of
Committees Department to the positions set
against their respective names, until the
fourth Wednesday of July, 1961, at the salaries
in effect for them on June 27, 1961:
Fiancis R. Burke, temporary clerk.
Agnes G. Dinsmore, temporary clerk-recep-
tionist.
Edmund T. Doyle, Jr., temporary clerk.
Michael A. Flynn, temporary clerk.
Anthony Marmo, temporary clerk.
Jeanne Silver, temporary clerk-stenographer.
Thomas N. Travers, temporary clerk.
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Arthur Vaughn, temporary clerk.
Frances B. Winn, temporary clerk.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
TRUSTEES AND GENERAL MANAGER
OF MTA TO APPEAR BEFORE EX-
ECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor invite
Mr. Thomas MeLernon and the Trustees of
the MTA to a meeting with the Executive
Committee of the Boston City Council at the
next meeting of the Council or a special
meeting to be determined by the President of
the Council to discuss the proposed fare in-
crease and the future planned curtailment of
the MTA service concerning the City of
Boston.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan, the Council
voted to take a recess at 3.15 P.M., subject to
the call of the Chair. The memibers reas-
sembled in the Council Chamber and were
called to order by President McDONOUGH
at 3.58 P.M.
"NO STOPPING" SIGNS ON BLUE HILL
AVENUE.
A communication was received from the
Grove Hall Board of Trade concerning the
placing of "No Stopping" signs on Blue Hill
avenue, between Grove Hall and Dudley street.
Referred to the Committee on Public Services
and Recreation.
INSTALLATION OF ESCAPE HATCHES
IN ELEVATORS.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Ordered, That the Law Department advise
the City Council as to the legality of a re-
quirement by ordinance of escape hatches:
1. To be required in all elevators hence-
forth to be installed for operation in Boston;
and
2. To be required for those presently in
operation.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Executive Com-
mittee, submitted the following:
1. Report on vote of the Boston Traffic
Commission of May 1, 1961, a proposed amend-
ment of Councillor Langone of said vote,
and a communication and vote of June 19,
1961, of said Commission (referred today)
establishing a Schedule of Fines for the Non-
Criminal Disposition of Parking Violations —
recommending passage of the following order:
Ordered, That the following vote of the
Boston Traffic Commission be, and the same
hereby is, approved, to wit, the vote that
pursuant to the fifth paragraph of section
20A of chapter 90 of the General Laws, as
appearing in section 3 of chapter 233 of the
Acts of 1961, Article X of the Traffic Rules
and Regulations of the City of Boston in
force under chapter 263 of the Acts of 1929,
as amended, be, and the same hereby is,
amended, effective September 1, 1961, by
striking out section 1A inserted by vote
passed by this Commission on April 17, 1961
(which vote was approved by an order adopted
by the City Council on April 17, 1961, and
approved by the Mayor on April 17, 1961),
and_ inserting in place thereof the following
section: —
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Section 1A. Schedule of Fines for the
Non-Criminal Disposition of Parking
Violations.
(1) The words "downtown area", as used
in this section, shall be deemed to mean that
part of the city of Boston bounded by (a)
the westerly line of Massachusetts avenue,
(b) the Charles River, (c) the easterly line
of the bridge constructed under Chapter 217
of the Acts of 1894 and connecting the city
proper, so called, with that part of the city
which was formerly Charlestown, (d) the
easterly line of Washington Street North.
(e) the southerly line of Cooper street, (f)
the westerly line of Endicott street,
northerly line of Stillman street,
westerly end of Stillman street,
southerly line of Stillman street,
westerly line of Endicott street,
northerly line of Cross street, (1) the easterly
line of Hanover street, (m) the southerly
line of Richmond street, (n) the easterly line
of North street, (o) the northerly line of
Clark street and said line extended to Boston
harbor, (p) Boston harbor and Fort Point
Channel, (q) the westerly line of the Broad-
way Bridge, (r) the westerly line of Broad-
way, (s) the northerly line of Herald street
and said line extended to the northwesterly
line of Chandler street extended, (t) the
northwesterly line of Chandler street and said
line extended to the northerly line of Herald
street extended, (u) the easterly line of
Berkeley street, and (v) the southerly line of
the right of way of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad.
(2) The fine the payment of which shall
operate under Section 20A of Chapter 90 of
the General Laws as a final disposition of
an offense subject to said section committed
in the city of Boston shall be as follows:
A. In Downtown Boston.
(a) For every offense subject to said
section committed by the offender within
the jurisdiction of the court and in the
aforesaid downtown area of the city of
Boston —
(i) If such offense is a violation either
of clause (5) or clause (6) or clause (10)
or clause (12) of section 1 of Article IV
of these rules and regulations, or of
clause (5) or clause (6) or clause (10)
or clause (12) of section 2 of Article IV A
of these rules and regulations, which
clauses respectively prohibit in the parts
of said downtown area respectively cov-
ered by said Article parking near a fire
station, parking near a hydrant, parking
so as not to leave a clear and unobstructed
lane at least ten feet wide, and parking
in such a manner as to obstruct the move-
ment of a street-car, trackless trolley or
bus — Fifteen Dollars..
(ii) If such offense is a violation
either of clause (1) or clause (11) or
clause (16) of section 1 of Article IV
of these rules and regulations or of clause
(1) or clause (11) or clause (16) of
section 2 of Article IVA of these rales
and regulations, which clauses respectively
prohibit in the parts of said downtown
area respectively covered by said Articles
parking within an intersection, parking
on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped
or parked at the curb or edge of a road-
way, and parking where signs have been
placed for the purpose of facilitating street
cleaning or snow removal — Ten Dollars.
(iii) If such offense is a violation of
section 15A of Article IV of these rules
and regulations prohibiting, with certain
exceptions, parking between 12.01 A.M.
and 8 a.m. — Two Dollars.
(b) For every other such offense so com-
mitted—
(i) If it is the first, second or third
other such offense so committed in any one
calendar year — Three Dollars.
(ii) If it is the fourth, fifth, sixth,
seventh, eighth or ninth other such offense
so committed in such calendar year — Five
Dollars.
(iii) If it is the tenth or subsequent
other such offense so committed in such
calendar year — Ten Dollars.
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B. Outside Downtown Boston.
(a) For evety offense subject to said
section committed by the offender within the
jurisdiction of the court and in the city of
Boston but not in the aforesaid downtown
area thereof —
(i) If such offense is a violation of
clause (5), or of clause (6), or of clause
(10), or of clause (12), of section 1 of
Article IV of these rules and regulations
prohibiting, respectively, parking near a
fire station, parking near a hydrant, park-
ing so as not to leave a clear and un-
obstructed lane at least ten feet wide,
and parking in such a manner as to
obstruct the movement of a streetcar,
trackless trolley or bus — Three Dollars.
(b) For every other such offense so com-
mitted— Two Dollars.
(3) Whenever it becomes necessary to as-
certain whether a person owning two or more
motor vehicles is chargeable as such owner
with a first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth,
seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth or subsequent
offense, such question shall, in the case of
vehicles singly registered, be determined
separately with respect to the particular ve-
hicle involved in such violation and, in the
case of vehicles subject to Section 5 of said
Chapter 90, with respect to the particular
number plate or plates used on the vehicle
involved in such violation at the time thereof.
(4) For the purposes of this section, the
period beginning with September 1, 1961,
and ending with December 31, 1961, shall
not be deemed to be a part of the calendar
year 1961, but shall constitute a separate cal-
endar year.
The report was accepted and the order was
passed.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred today) for transfer of
$80,000 from the Reserve Fund to Clerk's
Office, Superior Court, Civil Session — recom-
mending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
was passed, yeas 8, nays 0.
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Hines,
Iannella, Kerrigan, Langone, MeDonough,
Sullivan — 8.
Nays — 0.
3. Report on communication of Corpora-
tion Counsel (referred today) concerning
power of City Council to amend vote of Bos-
ton Traffic Commission establishing schedules
of fines — recommending the communication
be placed on file.
The report was accepted, and the communi-
cation was placed on file.
DECAL SYSTEM FOR PARKING UNDER
FITZGERALD EXPRESSWAY.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Be it Ordered, That the Boston Traffic
Commission set up a special decal system at
a reasonable fee for residents of the City of
Boston to park during the daytime in the
area now under the control of the off-street
parking area under the Fitzgerald Express-
way bounded by Blackstone street, North
street, Cross street, Haymarket street, North
Washington street, Causeway street, and
Haverhill street.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
THE NEXT MEETING.
On motion of Councillor Connolly, the
Council voted that when it adjourn it be to
meet on Monday, July 10, 1961, at 2 P.M.
VISIT TO CITY COUNCIL OF DR. SALVA-
TORO LIMA, MAYOR OF PALERMO,
ITALY.
President McDONOUGH welcomed to the
City Council a visit of Dr. Salvatoro Lima,
Mayor of Palermo, Italy, with Dr. Armando
Celoye, Councillor and Comptroller of Paler-
mo, and Dr. Paolo Bevilaequa, Councillor and
Commissioner of Health and Public Welfare
of Palermo.
On motion of Councillor Langone, for all
the Councillors, the following remarks
by Dr. Lima were incorporated in the record:
Mr. President, Members of the City Council
of the Great City of Boston.
I am deeply moved by the honor afforded me
of addressing this august body. I am thank-
ful for this unique opportunity which has
been accepted by me in the name of the
citizenry of the great city of Palermo.
I come to Bcston as a guest of the Boston
Committee for the Celebration of Italy's In-
dependence. This fact alone means much to
me. The fact that the citizens of this noble
city, through its mayor, through its municipal
authorities are celebrating the happy centen-
nial of my native land. Your city and mine
fought for the independence of our respective
countries. Both cities certainly possess a
heritage of freedom and liberty second to
none. Your cultural institutions, as those
of my Palermo, speak of a glorious past of
lofty culture and civilization which continues
to this very day. They represent a beacon
that will enlighten the road of freedom in
the years and ages to come.
I note that this fine body merits all the
respect of the citizens of Boston. You en-
gage in more than building and repairing
roads, in building schools and hospitals, in
beautifying public parks. You engage in the
preservation of the wholesome tradition that
marked the founding of this great and hu-
mane nation — this glorious friend of all people
— the United States of America.
It was a great honor for me as Mayor of
Palermo to have as our guests of honor the
Hon. Edward Kennedy and the other mem-
bers of Boston's Italia '61 Committee.
We in Palermo welcomed Ted Kennedy with
all our hearts. Not only because he was
heading a local committee from Boston, not
only because he is the brother of your great
President, but because we consider him the
forerunner of a great influx of Boston citi-
zens who will visit the beautiful island of
Sicily in the months and years to come.
New I take great pleasure in inviting all
of you to come to Palermo and to Sicily.
Moreover, I delegate each and everyone of
you to extend to every citizen of Boston the
same invitation.
I return to Palermo day after tomorrow.
On that day and each day thereafter I will
roll out the red carpet for you.
Thank you and Arrivaderci. (Applause.)
Pres. McDONOUGH appointed the City
Messenger to escort Dr. Lima and his en-
tourage from the Council Chamber.
BEQUEST FOR CUTHBERT REEVES
REPORT ON ASSESSING.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Ordered That the Commissioner of Assess-
ing be requested to furnish nine copies of
the Cuthbert Reeves report on Assessing to
the City Council.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
SCRUTINY OF REDEVELOPMENT PRO-
GRAM BY FINANCE COMMISSION.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Whereas, Because of many factors Boston
has unusual need for commercial development;
Whereas, The Boston Finance Commission
has concerned itself with some of the audit-
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ing details of the Redevelopment Development
Program of the City of Boston; be it
Resolved, That the Finance Commission as
an independent agency ought to take under
scrutiny the broader and more basic question
of insuring that the redevelopment program
is conducted in such a way as to insure maxi-
mum economic yield to the City of Boston
and reinvigoration of her economy.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Arthur T. Austin
(referred June 5) to be reimbursed as a re-
sult of two executions issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of four hundred
ninety-three dollars, seventy-five cents
($493.75) be allowed and paid to Arthur T.
Austin in reimbursement for amount of two
executions issued against him on account of
his acts as an employee of the Fire Depart-
ment, Engine Company 26, said sum to be
charged to the appropriation for Executions
of Court, Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
2. Report on petition of Vincent J. Di-
Frummolo (referred May 29) for reimburse-
ment as a result of an execution issued
against him on account of his acts as an
employee of the Public Works Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That the sum of three hundred
twenty-seven dollars, sixty-five cents ($327.65)
be allowed and paid to Vincent J. DiFrum-
molo in reimbursement for amount of execu-
tion issued against him on account of his acts
as an employee of the Public Works Depart-
ment, Highway Division, said sum to be
charged to the appropriation for executions
of Court, Damage Claims and Reimburse-
ments.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
Adjourned at 4.55 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Connolly, to meet on Monday, July 10,
1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
City op Boston
Administrative Services Department
Printing at
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Proceedings of City Council
Monday, July 10, 1961.
■Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 p.m.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair, and all
the members present.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Almighty and Eternal God, we come to Thee
at all times and in all circumstances to seek
graces of every kind, blessings in great abun-
dance, favors without number — but here in
this Chamber there is one common prayer in
which we ask: always Thy guidance and Thy
protection for this great City of Boston and
upon these Thy servants gathered here to min-
ister to.- our city's needs and provide for its
proper government.
But at this time of vacation we ask Thy
special blessing on all the employees of this
city seeking rest and relaxation in their vaca-
tions. It is a precious time, but a dangerous
time. Protect them from every danger, from
all harm on the road in travel, on the beach,
in rest 'wherever they seek relaxation.
And Thy blessing also we ask for those
who come as visitors to this venerable and
historic city — may they learn the reason for
its greatness and the true and solid goodness
and integrity of its people and its public
servants in its government — and grant them
all safe journey home.
These blessings we ask through Christ Jesus
our Lord.
In the name of the Farther, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
Coun. CONNOLLY in the chair.
JURORS DRAWN.
Jurors were drawn in the manner prescribed
by law, Councillor Hines presiding at the box,
in the absence of the Mayor, viz.:
Thirty-five traverse jurors, Superior Criminal
Court, to appear August 7, 1961:
Bernard A. Ortolan, Ward 1; Anthony
Ricardo, Waird 1; Ruth M. Doherty, Ward 2;
James F. Feeley, Ward 2; Joseph P. Magliaro,
Ward 3; George G. Ferreira, Ward 4; Cecilia
T. Carey, Ward 5; Marguerite M. Flood, Ward
5; Thomas V. Callanan, Waird 6; Peter Co-
lombo, Ward 6; Leah E. Malpiede, Ward 7;
Robert A. Shaw, Ward 7; Eddie Swain, Ward
9; Paul J. Oarrigan, Ward 11; Richaird J.
Gaynor, Ward 11; Raymond P. Kelleher, Ward
11; Dorothy Lopes, Waird 11; John J. Crowley,
Ward 15; Daniel Fitzgerald, Ward 15; Edward
Patrick Ellis, Ward 16; Harold H. Cohen,
Ward 17; Irving J. Hahn, Ward 17; Arthur
J. Maguire, Ward 17; Monica Brooks, Ward
18; Evelyn Rosenfield, Ward 18; Caroline
Fain, Ward 19; Andrew J. McAfee, Ward 19;
John R. Germano, Ward 20; John P. Kiernan,
Ward 20; Joseph F. Weiler, Ward 20; Norman
W. Strickland, Waird 21; John J. McNamara,
Ward 22; Ronald W. Martin, Ward 22; Frank
E. Taylor, Ward 22; Daniel J. Tempesta,
Ward 22.
SALE OF OBSOLETE MACHINERY AND
EQUIPMENT AT OLD BOSTON TECH-
NICAL HIGH SCHOOL.
The following was 'received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, June 30, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith a communication from
the Acting Superintendent of Construction,
Department of School Buildings, requesting
permission to sell, to the highest bidder, cer-
tain machines and equipment no longer needed
for school purposes. I also forward to your
Honorable Body an order authorizing said
sale.
I recommend passage of the accompanying
order.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Department of School Buildings,
June 20, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mir. Mayor:
In response to an advertisement in the "City
Record" of June 3, 1961, asking for proposals
for removal and disposal of obsolete machines
and equipment from the old Boston Technical
High School, as per attached list, and for
which ten prospective bidders took out speci-
fications, the following list of bids was re-
ceived and publicly opened and read aloud
on June 19, 1961:
Abraham Wilson, 364 Amory street, Ja-
maica Plain, will pay the City of Boston the
folk-wing sum, $1,369.25.
Boston Junk Company, 103 Tyler street,
Boston, will pay the City of Boston the follow-
ing sum, $851.27.
* Continental Drilling and Tapping Company,
11 Walley street. East Boston, will pay the
City of Boston the following sum, $1!10.
* Checks submitted as bid deposit and pay-
ment for machines not certified checks as
called for.
With your permission I am awarding a
can-tract to Abraham Wilson, 364 Amory
street, Jamaica Plain, Mass., the concern
offering the highest bid, for removal and
disposal of obsolete machines and equipment
from the old Boston Technical High School,
this concern to pay the City of Boston the
sum of $1,369.25 at the time contract is
consummated.
Respectfully yours,
W. A. McPherson,
Acting Superintendent of Construction.
List of Machinery and Equipment,
Old Technical High School, 1961.
Room Dl:
20 lathes, 72 inches x 24 inches, belt driven
1 lathe, 84 inches x 24 inches, belt driven
1 turret lathe, 72 inches x 24 inches, belt
driven
3' polishing lathes, 48 inches x 12 inches,
belt driven
2 milling machines
2 floor grinders
1 bench grinder
1 shaper
2 planers
3 floor drill presses
Forge Shop:
■11 anvils
3 trip hammers
1 3-foot grindstone
1 welding machine
1 floor drill press
2 floor grinders
2 power shears
1 bar bender or trip hammer
2 polishing buckets or tumblers
Room D2:
1 mortiser
1 bandsaw
1 jointer machine, 6 inches
2 bench grinders
1 floor drill press
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Room C2:
1 Oarey circular saw, 2 blades
1 floor drill press
1 spindle shaper
1 grinder
1 jointer machine, 18 inches
1 thickness planer
Room B2:
1 bench trimmer
1 jointer machine, 8 inches
1 handsaw
1 circular saw
1 plane blade grinder
Room A2:
1 circular saw
1 floor grinder
Room D3:
1 circular saw
Room A 1 :
1 magnetic grinder, 48 inches x 30 inches,
motor driven
2 bench grinders, motor driven
Room B 1 :
18 lathes, 54 inches x 24 inches, belt driven
1 lathe, 54 inches x 24 inches, motor driven
2 shapers, belt driven
2 bench polishing lathes, motor driven
1 floor drill press, belt driven
2 milling machines, belt driven
Room CI:
19 lathes, 54 inches x 24 inches, belt driven
1 lathe, 60 inches x 24 inches, motor driven
1 floor drill press
2 polishing lathes, 54 inches x 12 inches,
motor driven
2 shapers, belt driven
1 Milwaukee miller, motor driven, 72 inches
x 72 inches
Room C3:
33 bench woodworking lathes
2 floor grinders
1 band saw
1 bench saw
1 drill press or router
Sheet Metal Shop:
1 sheet metal brake, 8 feet
1 sheet metal shears, 42 inches
1 radial drill
1 sheet metal slitting machine
1 grinder, double
1 grinder, single
1 circular shear
Mill Room:
1 jointer
1 planer
2 motors
Miscellaneous shafting, pulleys, and all work
benches in the building.
Ordered, That the Acting Superintendent
of Construction, Department of School Build-
ings, be, and hereby is, authorized to sell to
Abraham Wilson for $1,369.25, 184 items of
obsolete machinery and equipment at the old
Boston Technical High School, which are no
longer required for department purposes.
Pres. McDONOUGH in the chair.
The following order was referred to the
Executive Committee.
ORDINANCE RE HEIGHT OF CERTAIN
BUILDINGS ON COMMONWEALTH
AVENUE.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, June 26, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
In 1959, the Board of Zoning Adjustment
redistricted the estates on Commonwealth ave-
nue, between Arlington street and a line
parallel to, and one hundred feet west of,
the westerly sideline of Dartmouth street, so
as to permit buildings thereon to rise to a
height of one hundred and fifty-five feet.
Recently, the Supreme Judicial Court sustained
the validity of this action. In the course of
its opinion, however, the court noted that
until changed, section 18 of chapter 41 of the
Revised Ordinances of 1947, now section 10
of chapter 19 of the Revised Ordinances of
1961, may bar construction of buildings to
such a height.
To eliminate this bar and thereby encourage
the redevelopment of the portion of Common-
wealth avenue involved, I recommend adoption
of the ordinance submitted herewith.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-One.
An Ordinance Concerning the Extreme Height
of Buildings on Commonwealth Avenue
Between Arlington Street and a Line
Drawn Parallel to, and One Hundred Feet
West of, the Westerly Sideline of Dart-
mouth Street.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows :
Section 10 of chapter 19 of the Revised
Ordinances of 1961 is hereby amended by
adding at the end the following sentence: —
The provision of this section restricting the
extreme height of buildings and structures to
seventy feet from the mean grade of the
edgestone or sidewalk shall not apply to build-
ings or structures or any part thereof erected
or altered on or after July 1, 1961, on land
which abuts on and has an entrance into
and is within one hundred feet from Common-
wealth avenue, between Arlington street and
a line drawn parallel to, and one hundred
feet west of, the westerly sideline of Dart-
mouth street.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Louis Blumsack and Federal Cab, Inc., for
compensation for injuries and damage to
property, caused by negligence of city employee.
John D. Brown, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at St.
James and Clarendon streets.
Cargo-Imperial Freight Lines, Inc., for
compensation for damage to truck by fire
engine.
Mary Corcoran, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 11 Eastburn street, Brigh-
ton, caused by backing up of sewage.
William J. Downey, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect at 458
Bunker Hill street, Charlestown.
Celia Fuccillo, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at 157-161
Salem street, Boston.
Dominic Giannetta, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect at Broad-
way and Tremont street.
Benjamin J. Green, for compensation for
damage to car caused by an alleged defect
at 68 Pemberton square, Boston.
Coleman J. Griffin, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Parks
and Recreation Department.
Mrs. Harold D. Hemenway, for compensa-
tion for damage to car caused by an alleged
defect in Beacon street.
Helen M. Johnson, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect in Wash-
ington street, Boston.
Arthur J. Kennedy, to be reimbursed as
result of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as employee of Parks and
Recreation Department.
Robert E. Laing, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Fire De-
partment.
Fred J. Masucci, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Public Works
Department, Sanitary Division.
Angelike Papadopoulos, for compensation
for injuries caused by an alleged defect at
687 Washington street, Boston.
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William G. Powers, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while ir.
performance of duty as employee of Hospital
Department.
Frank R. Santaniello, for compensation for
injuries caused by city motor vehicle.
Cecil S. Short, for compensation for damage
to car by city car.
Daniel, Dorothy C, John H. Smith and
Marilyn Mesluk, for compensation for damage
to property and personal injuries by fire truck.
James M. Stafford, for compensation for
damage to car by city truck.
PETITIONS FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of Ralph C. Brogna, Arthur W.
Bunker, William G. Carpenter, Joseph E.
Conley, Philip F. Curran, Stanley F. Czarnow-
ski, George J. Devlin, George T. Dowd, Canice
J. Fennelly, Jr., Bernard J. Kennedy, Paul
F. Lombard, Joseph A. Lucas, John J. Maffei,
Alfred E. Maher, William D. Shea, George
P. Smith, Gerard D. Spear, Thomas M. Tobin.
Frank E. Utley, Richard A. Walsh, and John
C. Williams, members of the Fire Department,
for indemnification for hospital, surgical, med-
ical and nursing expenses.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Claims.
APPLICATIONS FOR SHELLFISH
PERMITS.
Applications for commercial use shellfish
permits were received from the following:
William McDonald, 35 Leyden street. East
Boston, Ward 1; William L. Snow, 49 West
Eagle street, East Boston, Ward 1.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Licenses.
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION.
Notice was received from the Metropolitan
District Commission of hearing to be held
July 6, 1961, at 2 P.M., on petition of Boston
Edison Company for locations for poles and
wires on private property and portions of a
boulevard in control of the Metropolitan Dis-
trict Commission, namely, Reservation road,
Smith Field road, in Hyde Park.
Placed on file.
NOTICES OF HEARINGS BEFORE DEPART-
MENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held July
13, 1961, at 10.30 A.M., on petition of Metro-
politan Transit Authority for locations for
poles and wires on Commonwealth avenue,
between Armory street and Essex street,
Brighton.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held July
13, 1961, at 10.30 a.m., on petition of Metro-
politan Transit Authority for locations for
poles and wires on Commonwealth avenue,
at Blandford street.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held
July 10, 1961, at 10 a.m., on petition of
Metropolitan Transit Authority to operate
motor vehicles over Turtle Pond Parkway,
between Washington street and La Grange
Street Extension, La Grange Street Extension,
between Turtle Pond Parkway and Washing-
ton street.
Severally placed on file.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLES' BONDS.
The constables' bonds of Robert O. Swan
and Patrick Paul Sheehy, having been duly
approved by the Collector-Treasurer, were
received and approved.
ABSENCE OF MAYOR.
Notice was received from the Mayor of his
absence from the City on June 28, 29, and
30, 1961.
Placed on file.
DESIGNATION OF ADOLPH H. BRAUNEIS.
Notice was received from the Mayor of the
designation of Adolph H. Brau.neis, Associate
Commissioner of Assessing in the Assessing
Department, as Associate Commissioner of
Assessing for Poll Taxes.
Placed on file.
DESIGNATION OF WILLIAM H.
MORRISSEY.
Notice was received from the Mayor of the
designation of William F. Morrissey, Tempo-
rary Associate Commissioner of Assessing in
the Assessing Department, as Temporary
Associate Commissioner of Assessing for
Motor Vehicle Excises.
Placed on file.
MEETING OF MTA TRUSTEES AND MR.
McLERNON WITH COUNCIL.
The following was received:
Metropolitan Transit Authority,
July 7, 1961.
Mr. Walter J. Malloy,
City Clerk, Room 22, City Hall, Boston.
Dear Sir:
The Board has considered the invitation
contained in the order adopted by the City
Council on June 26 inviting the Trustees of
the Metropolitan Transit Authority and its
General Manager to the next meeting, or a
special meeting, with the Executive Committee
of the Boston City Council to discuss the
proposed fare increase and service matters.
As you are undoubtedly aware, chapter 404
of the Acts of 1952, as amended, created the
Advisory Board of the Metropolitan Transit
Authority, which is composed of the City
Manager or Mayor of each city and the Chair-
man of the Board of Selectmen of each town
in the fourteen cities and towns constituting
the Authority, and has delegated to that Board
the official responsibility for dealing with the
Board of Trustees of the Authority with
reference to "matters pertaining to the fixing
of rates of fare and charges for service" and
"matters pertaining to the character and ex-
tent of the services and facilities furnished."
The law also provides that any general
increase in rates of fare and charges for
service not only must be approved by the
Advisory Board, but by the Department of
Public Utilities after a public hearing of
which at least fourteen days' notice is given
by publication in a Boston newspaper and to
various public officials. We have filed our peti-
tion relating to the proposed fare increase with
the Department of Public Utilities and notice
will be given of a public hearing to be held
by that department.
The purpose of these Statutes was in part
to avoid the necessity of the Board of Trustees
or the General Manager of the Authority
appearing before fourteen different City Coun-
cils and Boards of Selectmen with reference
to the matters above specified.
In view of the fact that the proposed fares
haven been fixed by our Board and approved
by the Advisory Board after conference, and
a petition is pending before the Department
of Public Utilities for its approval, the sug-
gested meeting would not seem to be appro-
priate.
Very truly yours,
Anthony D. Pompeo, Chairman,
Board of Trustees of the
Metropolitan Transit Authority.
Coun. SULLIVAN in the chair.
Placed on file.
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ESCAPE HATCHES IN ELEVATORS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Law Department, July 7, 1961.
To the Honorable the City Council.
Gentlemen:
This is in response to the order passed by
your Honorable Body on June 26, 1961, for
advice with respect to the propriety of an
ordinance which would require escape hatches
not only in elevators hereafter installed but
also in elevators heretofore installed in Boston.
St. 1913, c. 806, provided for a Board of
Elevator Regulations with power to "frame
regulations relating to the construction, in-
stallation, alteration and operation of a_n
elevators, now installed or to be installed,
and relative to the location, design and con-
struction of shafts or enclosures for elevators,
safety devices, gates and other safeguards,
protection against the elevator or hoisting-
machinery, and means to prevent the spread
of fire, and also such regulations as will make
uniform the work of the inspectors". (Under-
scoring supplied.) See now G. L., c. 143,
s. 68. It is well settled that where the Legis-
lature has enacted a complete and compre-
hensive statutory system intended to cover
the whole subject to which it relates, there is
no room for ordinances or by-laws. Common-
wealth v. Wolbarst, 319 Mass. 291, 295. The
plan of St. 1913, c. 806, particularly as mani-
fested by the words underscored, discloses an
intent to regulate all aspects of elevators with
a view to uniformity throughout the Common-
wealth. I am of the opinion, therefore, that
there is no room for such an ordinance as
your order mentions. This conclusion ac-
cords with opinions expressed on March 8,
1917, by then Corporation Counsel John A.
Sullivan, and on November 26, 1918, by then
Corporation Counsel Alexander Whiteside.
I am not unmindful that section 135 of
the Boston Building Code states that no
elevator shall be installed in a building except
under the provisions of G. L., c. 143, ss. 62
to 71, inclusive (codifying St. 1913, c. 806),
and the regulations issued thereunder; and
that under St. 1938, c. 479, s. 10SA, as in-
serted by St. 1939, e. 217, upon written
recommendation of the Building Commissioner
or the Board of Appeal, an ordinance may be
passed regulating with certain exceptions not
here relevant, "the inspection, materials,
construction, alteration, repair, height, area,
location and use of buildings and other struc-
tures" or altering, amending, extending or
rendering ineffective any provision of the
Boston Building Code regulating building's
and other structures. However, it is my
opinion that if the Legislature, in enacting
St. 1939, e. 2'17, had intended it to override
G. L., c. 143, ss. 62 to 71, inclusive, it would
have said "notwithstanding any contrary pro-
vision of general or special law" or otherwise
plainly expressed its intention. Compare
Boston v. Gordon, 1961 Mass. Adv. Sh. 835,
838.
Respectfully,
Arthur G. Coffey,
Corporation Counsel.
Placed on file.
LIST OF JURORS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the City Clerk,
June 30, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
You are hereby notified that the list of inhabit-
ants qualified to serve as jurors, prepared by the
Election Commissioners and printed in City Docu-
ment Number 39, was filed with me on June 29,
1961. It contains 8,800 names.
Respectfully,
W. J. Malloy,
City Clerk.
Placed on file.
PETITIONS FOR ANNUITIES TRANS-
FERRED TO BOSTON RETIREMENT
BOARD.
The following was received :
City of Boston,
Office of the City Clerk,
July 5, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
This is to notify you that pursuant to chapter
228 of the Acts of 1961, I have transferred to the
boston Retirement Board the following petitions
for annuities under General Laws, chapter 32,
section 89A :
Submitted to
Petitioner City Council
Mary J. Brennan, September 14, 1959.
Mary A. Skiffington, November 21, 1960.
Margaret M. Clapp, January 30, 1961.
Elizabeth V. Madigan, February 13, 1961.
Mary M. Johnson, April 3, 1961.
Mary B. Cunniff, May 22, 1961.
Loretta A. Lynch, June 26, 1961.
Respectfully,
W. J. Malloy,
City Clerk.
Placed on file.
INVITATION TO ATTEND ANNUAL
MEETING OF AMERICAN MUNICIPAL
CONGRESS.
A communication was received from the Ameri-
can Municipal Association extending an invitation
to the City Council to attend its 38th annual Con-
gress at Seattle, Washington, from August 26 to
August 30, 1961.
The communication was placed on file.
In connection with the foregoing, Councillor
Foley offered the following:
Moved: That the Clerk be instructed to accept
the invitation, and to thank them for it.
The motion was carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Henry E. Doherty
(referred June 26) to be reimbursed as a result of
three executions issued against him on account of
his acts as an employee of the Police Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of five hundred ninety-
nine dollars and forty-nine cents (.$599.49) be
allowed and paid to Henry Doherty in reimburse-
ment for amount of three executions issued against
him on account of his acts as an employee of the
Police Department, Division 17, said sum to be
charged to the appropriation for executions of
Court, Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
2. Report on petition of Mark A. Goode (re-
ferred June 26) to be reimbursed as a result of an
execution issued against him on account of his acts
as an employee of the Public Works Department,
Automotive Division — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of ninety-two dollars
($92) be allowed and paid to Mark A. Goode in
reimbursement for amount of execution issued
against him on account of his acts as an employee
of the Public Works Department, Automotive Di-
vision, said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Re-
imbursements.
3. Report on petition of Robert E. Mullen (re-
ferred June 26) to be reimbursed as a result of
an execution issued against him on account of his
acts as an employee of the Police Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of one hundred sixty-four
dollars and fifty cents ($164.50) be allowed and
paid to Robert E. Mullen in reimbursement for
amount of execution issued against him on account
of his acts as an employee of the Police Depart-
ment, assigned to Division 11, said sum to be
charged to the appropriation for Executions of
Court, Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
4. Report on petition of Vincent Provenzano
(referred June 26) to be reimbursed as a result of an
execution issued against him on account of his acts
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as an employee of the Public Works Department
Highway Division — recommending passage of the
accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of ninety-seven dollars
and forty-three cents ($97.43) be allowed and paid
to Vincent Provenzano in reimbursement fro
amount of execution issued against him on account
of his acts as an employee of the Public Works De-
partment, Highway Division, said sum to be
charged to the appropriation for Executions of
Court, Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
5. Report on petition of Michael J. Yovanna
(referred June 26) to be reimbursed as a result of
an execution issued against him on account of his
acts as an employee of the Public Works Depart-
ment, Water Division — recommending passage o
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of one hundred dollars
($100) be allowed and paid to Michael J. Yovanna
in reimbursement for amount of execution issued
against him on account of his acts as an employee
of the Public Works Department, Water Divisicn,
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
The reports were accepted, and the orders were
severally passed.
RENAMING EAST BOSTON STADIUM
THE EAST BOSTON MEMORIAL
STADIUM.
Coun. IANNELLA offered the following:
Ordered, That the Parks and Recreation De-
partment of the City of Boston be requested, by
his Honor the Mayor, to consider renaming the
East Boston Stadium to the East Boston Me-
morial Stadium.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
INVITATION TO VETERANS OF FOREIGN
WARS TO HOLD 1962 CONVENTION
IN BOSTON.
Coun. MCDONOUGH offered the following:
Resolved, That the City Council of Boston,
in meeting assembled, does hereby extend to
the Veterans of Foreign Ware of the United
States a cordial invitation to hold their 1962
State Convention in the City of Boston.
The resolution was adopted under suspension
of the rules.
ESCAPE HATCHES IN ALL ELEVATORS.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Ordered, That the Corporation Counsel pre-
pare to be submitted to the next session of
the Legislature an amendment of the General
Laws requiring escape hatches in all elevators
in the City of Boston.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
TRUSTEES AND GENERAL MANAGER
OF MTA TO APPEAR BEFORE EXECU-
TIVE COMMITTEE.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Be it Ordered, That under the powers of
the City Council granted by General Laws,
chapter 233, section 8, that the General Man-
ager, Thomas MoLernon, the Board of Trus-
tees of the Metropolitan Transit Authority,
and pertinent records be summoned before
the Executive Committee at their next meeting
or sooner, to inform said Council of their
future plans for the solution of the so-called
Metropolitan Transit Authority problem and
attendant deficit and curtailment of service.
Pres. MCDONOUGH in the chair.
The foregoing order was referred to the
Executive Committee.
REPORT BY REDEVELOPMENT AU-
THORITY RE MASS TRANSPORTA-
TION POLICY.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Resolved, The City Council respectfully
requests the Boston Redevelopment Authority
to inform it by written communication or
personal presentation such action it has taken
in discharge of the planning responsibilities
imposed on it by legislation in the year 1960;
with particular reference to the establishment
of mass transportation policy for the City
of Boston based upon sound transportation
planning principles after responsible profes-
sional study by the Planning Department of
the Boston Redevelopment Authority for the
guidance of the city in her legislative program
and in the deliberations of the MTA Advisory
Committee.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
DECAL SYSTEM FOR PARKING UNDER
FITZGERALD EXPRESSWAY.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Ordered, That the Corporation Council
render an opinion to the City Council no
later than July 17, 1961, as to the legality of
establishing a decal system upon the property
owned by the City of Boston beneath the
Fitzgerald Expressway in the North End of
Boston whereby residents of Boston may park
overnight for reasonable fees.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
Adjourned at 4.50 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Kerrigan, to meet on Monday, July 17,
1961, at 2 p.m.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings In accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
City of Boston
Administrative Services Department
Printing °^H!le° Section
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, July 17, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 p.m.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair. Absent,
Councillors Coffey, Foley.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, Was escorted
to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Aimen.
Divine benefactor, ever 'responsive to our
many needs, imay this day find us facing
our tasks with clear vision, invincible cour-
age, for the honor and glory of our God
and for the welfare of the good people of
our city. These are perilous days and hours
for our city as well as all humanity. In
all the confusion, we pray that in every-
thing we do we keep 'before us the objective
norms of what is truly 'morally right and
morally wrong, what is unmistakably good,
What is doubtful, what is dangerous, what
is clearly bad. As devoted servants of our
people, give to these councillors, Thy chosen
agents of our civic government, the grace
heroically, hopefully, to continue their work,
live in peace, prosperity, and mutual love.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
AMENDMENT TO COUNTY CLASSIFICA-
TION AND COMPENSATION PLANS.
The following Was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, July 10, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Transmitted herewith for consideration and
adoption hy your Honorable iBody, is a recom-
mendation (with accompanying orders) sub-
mitted to me by the Supervisor of Personnel
for the amendment of the Classification and
Compensation Plans for the Officers and
Employees of Suffolk County, Schedule B,
insofar as it concerns the duties of the title
of Deputy Assistant Clerk.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
'City of Boston,
Administrative Services Department
July 10, 1961.
To the Mayor and City Council.
Gentlemen :
In accordance with Rule 3 of Schedule A
of the Compensation and Classification Plans
for the Officers and Employees of Suffolk
County, the Supervisor of Personnel when-
ever a new position is established, is re-
quired, after an investigation of the actual
and proposed duties and 'responsibilities and,
with the approval of the City Council and the
Mayor, to classify the position by allocating
it to its appropriate class.
At the recent session of the Massachusetts
Legislature an act was passed authorizing
the Clerk of the Municipal Court of the
City of Boston for Criminal Business to
appoint certain of his employees as Deputy
Assistant Clerks. This act is now chapter
187 of the Acts of 1961 and places the
Criminal Court In the same category as the
Civil Court.
In order to include this new classification
in the Compensation and Classification Plans
for the Officers and Employees of Suffolk
County I recommend consideration and adop-
tion of the accompanying order to amend
the plans isofar as they concern the duties
of the^ classification of Deputy Assistant
Clerk, in compensation grade 24.
Very truly yours,
Duncan T. Foley,
Supervisor of Personnel.
Municipal Court of the City of Boston,
for Criminal Business,
May 31, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
At the recent session of the Massachusetts
Legislature an act was passed authorizing
the Clerk of the Municipal Court of the
City _ of Boston for Criminal Business to
appoint certain of his employees as Deputy
Assistant Clerks. This act is now chapter
187 of the Acts of 1961 and places the
Criminal Court in the same category as
the Civil Court.
The Civil Court has had this authority for
some years and in the County Classification
and Compensation Plan there is a classifica-
tion entitled "Deputy Assistant Clerk."
However, this classification is limited to
the Boston Municipal Civil Court. I sug-
gest, therefore, that the classification be
amended by striking out the word "Civil"
so that the classification will apply to both
branches of the court. As I understand it,
it is necessary to obtain your approval as
Mayor and also the City Council acting as
County Commissioners.
'Enclosed are the necessary papers addressed
to the Supervisor of the Budget to' amend
this classification. At the present time there
are seven Deputy Assistant Clerks in the
Civil Court but it is my intention to name
only four and at the same time delete four
present positions so that there will be no
addition to the personnel in the office.
'Sincerely yours,
Daniel J. Lynch,
Clerk of the Court.
Ordered, That Schedule B of the Classifica-
tion and Compensation Plans for the Officers
and Employees of Suffolk County, adopted
by order passed by the City Council on No-
vember 24, 1962, and approved by the Mayor
on November 25, 1962, be, and the saime
hereby is, amended as follows: —
Strike out under the caption "Deputy As-
sistant Clerk" the following:
Duties: Under direction, to act as Deputy
Clerk of Court in a session of the Boston
Municipal Civil Court upon assignment and
to keep a record of its proceedings; advise
members of the bar and litigants and the
public relative to Court procedure, practice
and the status of cases; to perform difficult
and complex legal clerical work; to make
decisions as to methods of preparing Court
records and dockets; and to perform other
related work.
Insert in place thereof the following:
Duties: Under direction, to act as Deputy
Clerk of Court in a session of the Boston
Municipal Civil and Criminal Courts upon
assignment and to keep a record of its pro-
ceedings; advise members of the bar and
litigants and the public relative to Court pro-
cedure, practice and the status of cases; to
perform difficult and complex legal clerical
work; to make decisions as to methods of
preparing Court records and dockets; and to
perform other related work.
Compensation Grade 24.
On 'motion of Councillor Langone, the rules
were suspended and the order was passed.
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PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Aif Realty Trust, for refund on building
permit.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Budd, for compensa-
tion for damage to property at 60 Lorna
road, Mattapan, during highway alterations.
Camden Fire Insurance Association, for
compensation for damage to car of John C.
Stutsman caused lby an alleged defect in
Route 1, near Faulkner Hospital.
Lillian M. Cooksey, for compensation, for
damage to property at 70 Paul Gore street,
caused by defective water meter.
Eli Dillon, for compensation for damage
to property at 23 Woodstock avenue, Brigh-
ton, caused during sidewalk installation.
Hardware Mutuals — Sentry Life Insurance,
for compensation for damage to car of John
Neilson by city truck.
James S. Westfall, for compensation for
damage to car caused by an alleged defect
at 265 Cambridge street, Allston.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS BEFORE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held
July 13, 1961, ait 9 A.M., on petition of Boston
Edison Company for location of pole on
Soldiers Field road at Telford street, Brigh-
ton, under care and control of Metropolitan
District Commission.
Notice was 'received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held
July 26, 19-61, at 10 a.m., on petition: of
Trustees of Metropolitan Transit Authority
for approval of proposed rates, fares, and
charges for service.
Severally placed on file.
AMENDMENT TO REGULATIONS ESTAB-
LISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS OF
FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Health Department, July 10, 1961.
Mr. Walter J. Malloy,
City Clerk.
Dear Sir:
Enclosed herewith is a copy of an amend-
ment to the Regulations Establishing Mini-
mum Standards of Fitness for Human Habi-
tation in the City of Boston established
under the provisions of the General Laws
(Ter. Ed.), chapter 111, section 128C, as
appearing in Statute 1954, chapter 209, sec-
tion 2, which was adopted after notice to
all persons deemed interested and a public
hearing which was held on July 5, 1961; the
effective date of this amendment to be July
10, 1961.
Yours very tnu'ly,
F. Robert Freckleton, M.D.,
Health Commissioner.
Section 8.7 of Regulations Establishing
Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human
Habitation enacted September 27, 1956, is
stricken out and replaced by the following
new amendment, effective July 10, 1961.
To read as follows:
"8.7. It shall be the responsibility of the
occupant of a dwelling unit to provide and
maintain such garbage and rubbish storage
receptacles as are necessary "within the dwell-
ing unit, which receptacles need not meet
the requirements of Subsections 4.1 and 4.2
of Section 4 of these standards. It shall be
the responsibility of the owner of every tene-
ment, apartment and lodging house to provide
and maintain storage receptacles for garbage,
refuse and other like matter in accordance
with Chapter 264 of the Acts of 1952 as
amended by Chapter 256 of the Acts of 1953.
It shall be the responsibility of the owner
of every other building occupied in whole or
in part for dwelling purposes to provide and
maintain such receptacles as are needed out-
side the dwelling unit(s) for the storage of
garbage and rubbish until removal from the
premises, which receptacles shall meet the
requirements of Subsections 4.1 and 4.2 of
Section 4 of these standards."
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR.
Notice was received from the Mayor of
the appointment of Thomas F. Oarty, 346
Belgrade avenue, West Roxbury, to be Traffic
Commissioner for the term expiring on the
first Monday of the January following the
next biennial municipal election at which
a mayor is elected, vice Thomas J. Griffin,
resigned.
Notice was received from the Mayor of the
appointment of Thomas J. Griffin, 26 Colby
road, West Roxbury, to be Fire Commissioner,
for the term ending May 1, 19'6'2, vice Henry
A. S'cagnoli, resigned.
Notice was received from the Mayor of
the appointment of Joseph V. McBrine, 125
Beech street, Roslindale, to be Penal Institu-
tions Commissioner, for the term ending May
1, 1962, vice Edward L. Friel, retired.
Notice was received from the Mayor of the
appointment of Augustin H. Parker, Jr.,
Farm road, Sherborn, to be a Trustee of the
Public Library, for the term ending May 1,
1965, vice Frank W. Buxton, resigned.
Notice was received from the Mayor of
the appointment of Maurice L. Smith, 21
Worthington street, Roxbury, to be a member
of the Board of Election Coimmissioners, for
the term ending April 1, 1965, vice George
M. Romanes, Jr., resigned.
Severally placed on file.
RE APPEARANCE OF GENERAL MAN-
AGER AND TRUSTEES OF MTA BE-
FORE CITY COUNCIL.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Law Department, July 12, 1961.
To the Honorable the City Council.
Gentlemen:
This is in response to your request for my
opinion as to the propriety of your adopting
an order under G. L., c. 233, s. 8, summoning
the Trustees and General Manager of the
Metropolitan Transit Authority to attend and
testify and to produce books and papers at
a hearing before your Executive Committee
with respect to their "plans for the solution
of the so-called Metropolitan Transit Au-
thority problem and attendant deficit and
curtailment of service."
G. L., c. 233, s. 8, provides that witnesses
may be summoned to attend and testify and
to produce books and papers at a hearing
before the City Council or a committee there-
of "as to matters within their authority".
In my opinion, neither the General Manager
nor the Trustees of the Metropolitan Transit
Authority are immune to summons under this
statute concerning a- matter within the au-
thority of the City Council; and it is readily
conceivable that from time to time there
may be such matters with respect to which
the testimony of the General Manager or
the Trustees or both may be peculiarly rele-
vant. It may be trite to observe, yet it must
be recognized as the crux of the matter, that
the attendance of witnesses and the giving of
■testimony is wholly incidental to the ascer-
tainment of pertinent facts as the basis for
administrative action, legislative enactment,
or judicial decision. The real question, there-
fore, is whether the City Council can take
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157
any administrative action, adopt any legis-
lative enactment, or make any judicial de-
cision concerning "the so-called Metropolitan
Transit Authority problem and attendant
deficit and curtailment of service."
St. 1947, c. 544, s. 12, as appearing in
St. 1949, c. 675, is explicit to the effect that
the Ttnustees' authority to determine the
character and extent of the services and
facilities to be furnished is not subject to
the approval, control or direction of any
municipal department, board or commission.
So far as Boston's share of the annual deficit
is concerned, the City Council makes no appro-
priation, for it is "assessed" upon the cities
and towns constituting the Authority as
provided by G. L., c. 59, s. 20. Upon re-
flection, I think you will also agree that the
solution of the so-called MTA problem is
not the responsibility of the Boston City
Council.
In the circumstances, however reluctant
I may be to do so, I must advise that in
my opinion at the present time the subjects
concerning which you seek information are
not within your jurisdiction and so it would
be improper for you to adopt the order pro-
posed.
Respectfully,
Arthur G. Coffey,
Corporation Counsel.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LICENSES.
Coun. KERRIGAN, for the Committee on
Licenses, submitted the following:
Report on applications (referred July 10)
of William McDonald and William L. Snow
for commercial use shellfish permits — recom-
mending that permits be granted.
The reports were accepted, and the permits
were granted under the usual conditions.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
ORDINANCES.
Coun. KERRIGAN, Vice Chairman of the
Committee on Ordinances, submitted the
following:
Report on message of the Mayor and ordi-
nance (referred May 22) relative to the
charges to be paid for services rendered in
the Hospital Department — recommending that
the ordinance as submitted by the Mayor be
rejected without prejudice.
The report was accepted, and the ordinance
as submitted by the Mayor was rejected with-
out prejudice.
ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO CHARGES
FOR SERVICES IN CITY HOSPITAL.
Coun. KERRIGAN, for Councillor Coffey,
offered the following:
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-One.
An Ordinance Relative to the Charges to
be Paid for Services Rendered' in the
Hospital Department of the City of
Boston.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows :
SECTION 1. Clause (168) of section 1 of
chapter 30 of the Revised Ordinances of 1961
is hereby amended by striking out the last
two sentences and inserting in place thereof
the following sentences: — The charge to be
paid for each admission to the accident floor
at the city hospital for diagnosis or treatment
shall be, in the ease of a child under age
thirteen, $3.00, and in the case of any other
person, $4.00. The charge to be paid for
each admission to the East Boston relief
station for diagnosis or treatment shall be,
in the case of a child under age thirteen,
$3.00, and in the case of any other person,
$4.00; provided, that such charge shall be
waived in case of transfer of the patient
to the accident floor at the city hospital.
SECTION 2. Said section 1 is hereby
amended by inserting after clause (168) the
following clauses:
(168A) Hospital, Ambulance. The charge
to be paid for each use of an ambulance
for transporting a person from a place within
the territorial limits of the city to the city
hospital or from the city hospital to such
a place shall be $15.00. The charge to be
paid for each use of an ambulance for trans-
porting a person to the city hospital from a
plaice outside the territorial limits of the city
but within twenty-five miles of the city hos-
pital or to such a place from the city hospital
shall be $25.00. The charge to be paid for
each other use of an ambulance shall be
such amount, not less than $25.00, as the
director of hospitals shall determine approxi-
mates the cost thereof.
(168B) Hospital, Anesthesia. The charge
to be paid for each use of equipment at the
city hospital for anesthesia, including all
materials supplied in connection with such
use, shall be such amount, not less than $5.00
nor more than. $25.00, as the boaird of trustees
in charge of the hospital department con-
sidering the nature of the procedure involved
shall from time to time determine.
SECTION 3. Clause (169) of said section 1
is hereby amended by striking out the first
sentence and inserting in place thereof the
following sentence: — The charge to be paid
for bed and board at the city hospital shall be,
in the case of bed and board in a holding
ward, $10.00 a day, in the case of bed and
board in any other ward, $35.00 for every
day of intense care and $20.0'0 for every
other day, in the case of bed and board in a
semi -private room, $38.00 for every day of
intense care and $23.00 for every other day,
in the case of bed and board in a private
room, $41.00 for every day of intense care
and $26.00' for every other day, in the case
of bed and boaird in a nursery for pre-
maturely born infants, $12.00 for every day
while the mother is furnished bed and board
at the city hospital and $20.00 for every
other day, and in the case of bed and board
in a nursery for other new born infants, $5
for every day while the mother is furnished
bed and board at the city hospital and $15.00
for every other day.
SECTION 4. Said section 1 is hereby
further amended by striking out clauses
(171), (172), (173), (174), (175), (176),
(177) and (178) and inserting in place there-
of respectively the following clauses: —
( 1 7(1 ) Hospital Delivery Room. The charge
to be paid for each use of a deliveiry room
at the city hospital, exclusive of materials
and equipment for anesthesia, shall be $25.00.
(172) Hospital, Electrocardiogram at. The
charge to be paid for the use of equipment
at the city hospital for an electrocardiogram
shall be $10.00.
(173) Hospital, Electroencephalogram at.
The charge to be paid for the use of equip-
ment at the city hospital for an electro-
encephalogram shall be $25.00.
(174) Hospital, Laboratory. The ehairge to
be paid for each analysis made by a laboratory
at the city hospital shall be such amount, not
less than $1.00 nor more than $50.00, as the
board of trustees in charge of the hospital
department shall from time to time determine
approximates the cost of handling and making
such analysis. The charge to be paid for each
analysis made by another laboratory for a
patient at the city hospital shall be the
amount charged the city hospital by such
laboratory and in addition thereto such
amount, not less than $1.00 nor more than
$10.00, as said board of trustees shall from
time to time determine approximates the cost
of handling such analysis at the city hospital.
(175) Hospital Operating and Recovery
Rooms. The charge to be paid for each use
of an operating room at the city hospital,
exclusive of materials and equipment for an-
esthesia and exclusive also of use of a re-
covery room, shall be such amount, not less
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than $10.00 nor more than $35.00', as the
board of trustees in charge of the hospital
department considering the nature of the op-
eration or procedure shall from time to time
determine. The charge to be paid for each
use of a recovery room at the city hospital
shall be $10.00.
(176) Hospital, Oxygen Mask, etc. The
charge to be paid for each use of equipment
for oxygen or inhalation therapy at the city
hospital shall be such primary charge, not
less th^n $3.00 nor more than $25.00, as the
board of trustees in charge of the hospital
department considering the nature of the
equipment shall from time to time determine,
and in addition thereto such further charge
as said board shall from time to time deter-
mine approximates the cost of materials sup-
plied in connection therewith.
(177) Hospital, Pharmaceuticals, etc. The
charge to be paid for any pharmaceutical
preparation, biological product, intravenous
solution, prosthesis, or medical or surgical
supply furnished at the city hospital shall be
such amount as the board of trustees in charge
of the hospital department shall from time to
time desermine approximates the cost of fur-
nishing such pharmaceutical preparation, bi-
ological product, intravenous solution, pros-
thesis, or medical or surgical supply.
(178) Hospital, Plaster or Other Oast at.
The charge to be paid for the supply of ma-
terials and the use of equipment in connec-
tion with the application of a cast at the city
hospital, exclusive of materials and equip-
ment for anesthesia, shall be such amount,
not less than $10.00 nor more than $50.00, as
the board of trustees in charge of the hospi-
tal department considering the type of cast
involved shall from time to time determine.
The charge to be paid for the use of equip-
ment at the city hospital in connection with
the removal of a cast shall be $2.00.
SECTION 5. Said section 1 is hereby
amended by inserting after clause (178), as
appearing in section 4 of this ordinance, the
following clauses: —
(178 A) Hospital, Physiotherapy. The
charge to be paid for each use of equipment
at the city hospital for physiotherapy, includ-
ing all materials supplied in connection with
such use, shall be such amount, not less than
$3.00 nor more than $25.00, as the board of
trustees in charge of the hospital department
considering the type of procedure involved,
shall from time to time determine.
(178B) Hospital, Radioactive Isotope Diag-
nosis and Treatment. The charge to be paid
for the use of equipment at the city hospital
■for radioactive isotope diagnosis or treat-
ment, including materials supplied in con-
nection with such use, shall be $35.00.
SECTION 6. Said section 1 is hereby
amended by inserting after clause (180) the
following clause:
(180A) Hospital, Shock Room. The charge
to be paid for each us© of a shock room at the
city hospital shall be $15.00.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
LANDS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Pub-
lic Lands, submitted the following:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred June 5) for transfer of
discontinued portion of Main street, Oharles-
town, to Commissioner of Real Property —
recommending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
was passed, yeas 6, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Bines, Kerri-
gan, Langone, MeDonough, Sullivan — 6.
Nays — 0
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred June 5) for transfer of land
en. Mtoseley street, Dorchester, to Parks and
Recreation Commission — recomimemding that
the order ought to pass.
Coun. CONNOLLY in the chair.
Pres. McDONOUGH in the chair.
The foregoing report was accepted, and the
order was passed, yeas 7, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Hines, lamella,
Kerrigan, Langone, MeDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPRO-
PRIATIONS AND FINANCE.
Coun. SULLIVAN, for the Committee on
Appropriations and Finance, submitted the
following:
Report on .message of the Mayor and order
(referred June 12) for loan of $2,000,000 for
construction of sewers — recommending that
the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, the order was
given its first reading and passage, yeas 7,
nays 0.
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Hines, Tannella,
Kerrigan, Langone, MeDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
The order was assigned for 14 days for
final action.
CONGRATULATONS TO POSTMASTER
GENERAL J. EDWARD DAY.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Resolved, That the City Council of Boston,
in meeting assembled, does hereby congratu-
late Postmaster General J. Edward Day upon
the designating of July 19, 1961, as "Nation-
wide Improvement Mail Service Day," and
since the business firms of the nation, have
pledged their wholehearted cooperation it will
result in nationwide improved service; and
be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be
forwarded to the Postmaster General and the
Massachusetts Delegation in the Congress of
the United States.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
APPEARANCE OF GENERAL MANAGER
AND TRUSTEES OF MTA BEFORE
CITY COUNCIL.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Be it Ordered, That the General Manager
and the Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan
Transit Authority be summoned with the
pertinent records as to the congested traffic
condition caused by the operation of track-
less trolleys on the streets of the City of
Boston and the MTA's plan to alleviate this
traffic problem within said city, at the next
meeting of the Boston City Council, under
the provisions of chapter 233, section 8, of
the Massachusetts General Laws.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ASSUME FIRE
PREVENTION FUNCTIONS IN SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Ordered, That the Fire Commissioner and
Chief of Fire Prevention be requested,
through his Honor the Mayor, to appear
before the Executive Committee at the next
meeting of the City Council to discuss the
practicability of the Fire Department assum-
ing all fire signal responsibilities and fire
prevention. functions within the Boston
School Department, and further to report
as to the status of fire signal arrangements
in all municipal buildings in the City of
Boston; be it further
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Ordered, That the Assistant Corporation
Counsel at such hearing shall advise in writ-
ing as to the jurisdiction of the Fire De-
partment to assume the above-named func-
tions.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
LAUNDRY BUILDING.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Ordered, That the Parks and Recreation
Commissioner be requested, through his Honor
the Mayor, to advise the City Council as
to what action is contemplated with relation
to the closed Park Department laundry build-
ing in view of the recent Finance Commission
report relating to the future of these struc-
tures.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
Adjourned at 3.17 p.m., on motion of Coun-
cillor Kerrigan, to meet on Monday, July 24,
1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, July 24, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair.
Absent, Councillor Coffey.
The Right Reverend Monsignor Archiman-
drite Saba Youakkim, Superior General of
Basilian Salvatorian Order in Lebanon; the
Right Reverend John Bassoul, pastor of Our
Lady of Annunciation Church, Warren ave-
nue, Boston, and the Right Reverend Chris-
topher P. Griffin, chaplain of the City Coun-
cil, were escorted to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
MONSIGNOR ARCHIMANDRITE SABA
YOUAKKIM.
The Right Reverend Monsignor Airehiman-
drite Saba Youakkim gave the invocation in
Arabic.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
O Heavenly King, Consoler, Spirit of Truth,
Thou Who art everywhere present and fillest
all things, Treasury of Graces and Master
of Life: Come, dwell within us, cleanse
us from all stain, and O Supreme Goodness,
save our souls.
In the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
REQUEST FOR CUTHBERT REEVES
REPORT ON ASSESSING.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, July 20, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication from
the Commissioner of the Assessing Depart-
ment concerning your order of June 26,
1961, relative to the furnishing of nine
copies of the Cuthbert Reeves report on Assess-
ing to the City Council.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Assessing Department, July 12, 1961.
Mr. Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
In response to your request of June 29,
1961, attached, please be advised that I am
informed that the Cuthbert Reeves _ report
was done for the Finance Commission in
1950. I do not have any copies; the Finance
Commission may.
Yours very truly,
Robert A. Grimes,
Commissioner of Assessing.
Placed on file.
RENAMING EAST BOSTON STADIUM THE
EAST BOSTON MEMORIAL STADIUM.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, July 20, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication from
the Commissioner of the Parks and Recreation
Department concerning your order of July 10,
1961, relative to the consideration of re-
naming the East Boston Stadium The East
Boston Memorial Stadium.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Parks and Recreation Department,
July 18, 1961.
Mr. Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
This will acknowledge receipt of your memo
of July 17, to which is attached the order
of Councillor Iannella requesting that con-
sideration be given to renaming the East
Boston Stadium "The East Boston Memorial
Stadium."
This matter will be discussed at the next
meeting of the Parks and Recreation Com-
mission.
Very truly yours,
Martin F. Walsh, Commissioner.
Placed on file.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
The Adley Express Company, for compen-
sation for damage to motor vehicle caused
by motor vehicle of Water Department.
Robert E. Bowie, to be reimbursed as re-
sult 'of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as an employee of the
Fire Department.
Margaret J. Ourren, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect at F
and Gold streets, South Boston.
Edward H. Dolan, to be reimbursed as
result of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Public Works Department.
Robert J. Flynn, for compensation for
damage to car caused by city street sweeper.
Joseph L. Gorham, to be reimbursed as
result of two executions issued against him
as an employee of the Police Department.
Robert Healy, Jr., for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect at Curtis
Hall swimming pool.
Thomas J. Hendricks, for compensation for
damage to car caused by an alleged defect
at Cambridge street, Allston.
Frederick Hetter, for compensation for
damage to car caused by automobile of the
Police Department.
Joseph Lanata, to be reimbursed as result
of execution issued against him as an em-
ployee of the Public Works Department.
Mersa Legelis, for compensation for in-
juries and property damage caused by city
sweeper.
Francis X. McCcrmick, to be reimbursed as
result of execution issued against him as
an employee of the Fire Department.
Mary M. McGrale, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect at West
Broadway and Joyce-Hayes Way.
Edgar V. O'Brien, for compensation for
damage to car caused by an alleged defect
at 108 Allston street, Allston.
John G. O'Donnell, to be reimbursed as
result of execution issued against him as
an employee of the Department of School
Buildings.
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Winifred Tim-ell, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at Mercer
and Dorchester streets.
APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM F.
MORRISSEY.
Notice was received from the Mayor of
the appointment of William F. Morrissey,
1636 Columbia road, South Boston, to be an
Associate Commissioner of Assessing in the
Assessing Department for a term expiring
on the first Monday of the January following
the, next biennial municipal election at which
a mayor is elected.
Placed on file.
DESIGNATION OF WILLIAM F.
MORRISSEY.
Notice was (received from the Mayor of
the designation of William F. Morrissey, As-
sociate Commissioner of Assessing in the
Assessing Department, as the Associate Com-
missioner of Assessing for Motor Vehicle
Excises.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
LANDS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Public
Lands, submitted the following:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred June 26) for the acceptance
of chapter 395 of the Acts of 1960, re sale
or lease of certain, park land to New England
Deaconess Hospital — recommending that the
order ought to pass.
- The report was accepted, and the order
was passed.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred June 26) for the acceptance of
chapter 601 of the Acts of I960 re sale or lease
of land and buildings known as Lowell square
and West Church, to First Methodist Church
in Boston — recommending that the order ought
to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
was passed.
3. Report on (message of the Mayor and
order (referred June 26) for exchange of
lands at North Ben net street, Maiden street,
and Parmenter street, between Roman Cath-
olic Archbishop of Boston and City of Bos-
ton— recommending that the order ought to
pass.
Coun. SULLIVAN in the chair.
Pres. MCDONOUGH in the chair.
The foregoing report was accepted. The
order was given its first reading and passage,
yeas 8, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Hines,
Iannella, Kerrigan, Langone, McDonough,
Sullivan — 8.
Nays — 0.
The order was assigned for 14 days for
final action.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPRO-
PRIATIONS AND FINANCE.
Coun. SULLIVAN, for the Committee on
Appropriations and Finance, submitted the
following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
( referred May 15) for appropriation of
$50,000 for traffic lights — recommending that
the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
was passed, yeas 8, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Hines,
Iannella, Kerrigan, Langone, McDonough,
Sullivan — '8.
Nays — 0.
GRATITUDE TO FRANK W. BUXTON,
PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEE.
Coun. KERRIGAN offered the following:
Resolved, That the City Council of Boston
does hereby extend to Frank W. Buxton, former
Trustee of the Boston Public Library, the
sincere thanks of this Body and also on
behalf of all the citizenry of Boston for a
job well done;
Whereas, The said Frank W. Buxton has
been a Trustee of the Boston Public Library
for thirty-three years, longer than any other
trustee, and was privileged to serve under
seven mayors, having served as President
of the Board five times, in addition to carry-
ing on his newspaper duties1 as a former
editor of the Boston "Herald" and winner of
the Pulitzer Prize for the fcest editorial of
the year, May 1924; and
Whereas, He has played a leading part in
the development of the resoures and services
of Boston's great Public Library during more
than three decades; his support of enlightened
policies and sound administration in times of
prosperity and in times of adversity; his
wisdom, his integrity, his kindness, and his
devotion to the institution which he served so
zealously have won him universal respect and
the affection of his colleagues and his fellow
citizens; therefore be it
Resolved, That the City Council of Boston
does hereby render to the said Frank W.
Buxton the gratitude of the entire community
for his years of service as a Trustee of the
Boston Public Library, which service exem-
plifies the highest type of American citi-
zenship and wishes for him health and happi-
ness in the years that lie ahead.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS TO OR-
GANIZE MiEETINGS WITH MUNICI-
PAL CANDIDATES.
Coun. MCDONOUGH and FOLEY offered
the following:
Resolved, That the League of Women Voters
be respectfully requested to again organize
meetings at which candidates for municipal
office in 1961 in Boston may have an oppor-
tunity to meet and address the voters and
voters may have an opportunity to evaluate
candidates for office.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
CIVIL DEFENSE TO INVESTIGATE IN-
STALLATIONS AT WASHINGTON
STREET SUBWAY CONCOURSE.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Be it ordered, That his Honor the Mayor
request the Director of Civil Defense to in-
vestigate the installation of so-called "Iron
Horses" in the Summer Street and Wash-
ington Street Subway Concourse of the Met-
ropolitan Transit Authority which constitute
a hazard to the citizens of Boston in the
event of an air raid or alert condition in
that this area would not be accessible in
such an emergency;
Further, Said Civil Defense Director make
available to the Boston City Council a report
on this hazardous condition at its next meet-
ing.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS TO CLERK
OF COMMITTEES DEPARTMENT.
Coun. MCDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That effective July 26, 19'61, the
following-named persons he, and hereby are,
appointed in the service of the Clerk of
Committees Department to the positions set
against their respective names, until the
fifth Wednesday of August, 1961, at the
salaries in effect for them on July 25, 1961:
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Francis R. Burke, temporary clerk.
Agnes G. Dinsmore, temporary clerk-re-
ceptiondst.
Edmund T. Doyle, Jr., temporary clerk.
Michael A. Flynn, temporary clerk.
Anthony Marmo, temporairy clerk.
Jeanne Silver, temporary clerk-stenog-
rapher.
Thomas N. Travers, temporary clerk.
Arthur Vaughn, temporairy clerk.
Frances B. Winn, temporary clerk.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
CITY COUNCIL TO BE FURNISHED WITH
EQUALIZATION SURVEY REPORT.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Ordered, That the Commissioner of Assess-
ing be requested, through his Honor the
Mayor, to provide the City Council with nine
copies of the final report of the contractor,
Cuthbert Reeves, on the so-called equaliza-
tion survey which the said Cuthbert Reeves,
and his Boston representative, Oliver Parks,
undertook and supposedly completed within
the past three years; be it further
Ordered, That said copies be supplied within
one month of the passage of the order.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
SO-CALLED "WILLIAMSBURG" TREAT-
MENT OF CORNHILL PROPERTIES.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Whereas, The Boston Redevelopment Au-
thority without exception represents that
tremendous 'haste is needed when matters
concerning redevelopment are being consid-
ered by this Body;
Whereas, This Body has on a number of
occasions considered the Government Center
Proposal;
Whereas, At no time was it ever mentioned
that certain ancient buildings were to be
razed and reconstructed at another location,
of original materials in the Government
Center Area;
Whereas, If such a major change is to
be made in the Government Center Project
area, it ought to be well considered by the
"governing body" under the federal law,
namely, the Boston City Council, and not
considered in haste; therefore be it
Resolved, That if the Boston Redevelopment
Authority seriously contemplates the so^oaliled
"Williamlslbuirg" treatment to the Cornhill
properties, it immediately arrange a meeting
with the Committee on Urban Redevelopment,
Rehabilitation and Renewal, to explain the
proposal and the economic justification there-
for, to expedite the final handling of the
matter; be it further
Resolved, That the City Council will not
look with favor upon a major change in
the proposal reducing the economic yield
of the project, which the Boston Redevelop-
ment Authority represents must be accepted
hastily without amendment.
Referred to the Committee on Urban Re-
development, Rehabilitation and Renewal.
RETIREMENT OF OBRTATN WAR
VETERANS.
Coun. KERRIGAN offered the following:
Ordered, That chapter 490 of the Acts of
1961, entitled "Am Act Relative to the Re-
tirement of Certain War Veterans in the
Public Service" be, and hereby is, accepted
by the City Council of Boston in behalf of
the employees of the City of Boston and the
employees of the County of Suffolk.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Hines, the Council
voted to take a recess at 3.43 P.M., subject
to the call of the Chair. The members re-
assembled in. the Council Chamber and were
called to order by President McDONOUGH
at 5.15 P.M.
SITE IN NORTH END FOR "TOTS
PLAYGROUND."
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Be it Ordered, That the Board of Park
Commissioners select a suitable site within
the North Enid to be used as a "tots play-
ground" to replace playground land used for
said young children on Parmenter street
which has been taken for the construction
of a branch of the Boston Public Library.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
DIRECT FIRE ALARM CONNECTION BE-
TWEEN PLACES OF PUBLIC AS-
SEMBLY AND FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Be it Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor
be requested to order the Fire Conrmissioner
to study the present laws, ordinances, and
regulations regarding requirements of having
direct fire alarm connection between places
of public assembly, such as schools, nursing
homes, theaters, public halls, aind night clubs,
and the Boston Fire Department with a view
to requiring all such places to have such
fire alarm systems directly connected into
the Boston Fire Department.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
CONFIRMATIONS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred June 26) for appointment and
confirmation of John Patrick Ryan to be
a member of Boston Redevelopment Au-
thority for the term expiring September 17,
1962, vice Joseph W. Lund, resigned — recom-
mending that the appointment be confirmed.
The report was accepted, and the order
was passed confirming the appointment of
John Patrick Ryan.
Adjourned at 5.31 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Hines, to meet on Monday, July 31,
1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on All-
in office of City Clerk.)
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Proceedings of City Council
Monday, July 31, 1961.
'Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 p.m.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair. Absent,
Councillor Iannella.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted
to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
'Lord, teach us how to pray as we begin
a new week with all the challenges, the prob-
lems, the perplexing matters that will face
us. While we stand in this exalted position
of 'public trust, assuming the heavy responsi-
bility of the government of this city, grant
us a humility of spirit, and a kindness that
is both helpful to our fellowman and pleasing
to Thee Who taught us the perfect prayer —
our Father Who art in heaven, hallowed
by Thy Name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will
be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give
us this day our daily bread and forgive us
our trespasses as we forgive those who
trespass against us, and lead us not into
temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.
The 'meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
JURORS DRAWN.
The following jurors were drawn in the
manner prescribed by law, Councillor Connolly
presiding at the 'box, in the absence of the
Mayor, viz. :
Fifty-six traverse jurors, Superior Criminal
Court, to appear September 11, 1961:
Theresa M. DiTroya, Ward 1; William Mac-
Donald, Ward 1; Ralph Boutwell, Ward 2;
Lawrence P. Cullity, Ward 2; Gerald T.
O'Brien, Ward 2; John Norman Thomas, Ward
2; Ernest C. Wadleigh, Ward 2; Joseph Amo-
roso, Jr., Ward 3; Nicholas Bartolueci, Ward
3; Arthur A. Venezia, Ward 3; Carmine A.
Vigorito, Ward 3; Gertrude E. Kennedy, Ward
4; Ralph V. Auibert, Ward 5; Roger A. Bore-
ham, Ward 5; Frederick J. Gandle, Ward 5;
Michael J. Mauriello, Ward 5; Silas L. Adams,
Ward 6; John F. Feeney, Ward 6; Peter T.
Ftores, Ward 6; John J. Gillen, Ward 6;
James P. Sullivan, Ward 6; Anthony E. Uri-
ano, Ward 6; Evelyn T. Bresnahan, Ward 7;
Helen Saxon, Ward 9; Francis J. Driscoll,
Ward 10; Helen V. Moriarty, Ward 10; Wil-
liam J. O'Connell, Ward 10; George W. Ryan,
Ward 10; James H. Simpson, Ward 10.
Alfred A. Berrenberg, Ward 11; Willie L.
Thomas, Ward 12; Margaret M. Sartoris,
Ward 13; Robert Howett, Ward 14; Patrick
M. MaeCurtain, Ward 15; Charles A. Blessing-
ton, Ward 16; Philip W. Burleigh, Ward 16;
Curtis S. Lewis, Ward 16; Robert J. Totten,
Ward 16; William A. Early, Ward 17; Joseph
G. Hayes, Ward 17; James P. Hurley, Ward
17; Dorothy Cruzan, Ward 18; Francis E.
Kenney, Jr., Ward 18; Alfred S. Larkin,
Ward 18; Edward Sudenfield, Ward 18; Richard
Walsh, Ward 19; Theodore H. Eilertson, Ward
20; Jean A. Ryan, Ward 20; Lois E. Somer-
ville, Ward 20; Rose First, Ward 21; Donald
W. Lambert, Ward 21; John F. Delaney, Jr.,
Ward 22; John T. Dougan, Ward 22; Charles
I. Gilbertson, Ward 22; Haig S. Nalbandian,
Ward 22; Harold L. Phillips, Ward 22.
One hundred seventy-one traverse jurors,
Superior Civil Court, to appear September 11,
1961:
Joseph A. Carroll, Ward 1; Dorothy Conti,
Ward 1; Samuel Greeny, Ward 1; James F.
Hastings, Ward 1; Anthony Mazzarella, Ward
1; Joseph Scavo, Ward 1; Edward M. Collins,
Ward 2; Alice M. Kent, Ward 2; David R.
Kiddie, Ward 2; Salvatore J. Lupis, Ward 2;
Thomas J. McCarthy, Ward 2; James E.
Manning, Ward 2; Donald A. Sullivan, Ward
2; Thomas Atoruzzio, Ward 3; Edward F.
McDade, Ward 3; Michael Meriano, Ward 3-
Alphonso Vena, Ward 3; Robert C. Annis]
Ward 4; Henry Bovarniek, Ward 4; Leonard
L. Oopeland, Ward 4; William W. Harrington,
Ward 4; Elizabeth Hoffses, Ward 4; Agnes
K. Kirk, Ward 4; Raymond H. MoMakin,
Ward 4; Julius Robert Mintz, Ward 4; Wallace
Record, Jr., Ward 4; Ervin Ridley, Ward 4;
George S. Tradd, Ward 4; Sidney S. Wheeler,
Ward 4.
Barbara L. Bacheller, Ward 5; A. Germaine
Belisle, Ward S; John J. Coyne, Ward 5-
Joseph IE. Delay, Ward 5; Carrell Johnian'
Ward '5; Harold Kaplan, Ward 5; Christopher
D. Keegan, Ward 5; Irwin D. Levine, Ward
S; Homer A. Severne, Ward 5; Fernando
Spina, Ward 5; Harbone W. Stuart, Ward
5; Matthew F. Cannata, Ward 6; Robert P.
Curran, Ward 6; William E. Hodges, Ward
6; James T. Joyce, Ward 6; John D. Nee,
Ward 6; Hope G. Pano, Ward 6; Joseph
Tamburino, Ward 6; Joseph Venezia, Ward
6; Joseph B. Yanoolis, Ward 6; Dominic C.
Abbis, Ward 7; Thomas F. 'Brassil, Ward' 7;
Paul J. Byrnes, Ward 7; Anthony A. Caeran',
Ward 7; Edward E. Ford, Ward 7; Alfred
Jezuit, Ward 7; Anthony W. Tuminski, Ward
7; Wilhelmina F. Allen, Ward 8; Robert M.
Baiardi, Ward 8; Ruth IE. Curtis, Ward 8;
Palmeda P. daLomba, Ward 8; Edward T.
Toohey, Ward 8.
Joseph M. Hangis, Ward 9; Francis X.
Higgins, Ward '9; John McDonald, Ward 9;
Johnny Price, Ward '9; Ann J. Baker, Ward
10; Edward T. Condon, Ward 10; Peter F.
Connor, Ward 10; John W. Cox, Ward 10;
Herbert N. Hollis, Ward 10'; Charles Kelley!
Ward 10; Elizabeth LeGrand, Ward 10;
Arthur M. Patterson, Ward 10; Margaret L.
Shea, Ward 10; Theophile Pedro Duarte, Ward
11; Charles M. Freeman, Ward 11; Martin
F. Gavin, Ward 11; Karl P. Johanson, Ward
11; Robert E. Rutter, Ward 11; Dorothy C.
Smith, Ward 11; Vaughan M. Steeves, Ward
11; Isaiah D. Williams, Ward 11; Edward L.
Baldwin, Ward 12; Ralph J. Ranks, Ward 12;
Hemry Barboza, Ward 12; John F. Devine,
Ward 12; George W. Marshall, Ward 12;
Clarence H. Reese, Ward 12; Joseph A.
Berg, Jr., Ward 13; Joseph M. Daly, Ward
13; Peter M. Dowd, Ward 13; Patrick J.
Duggan, Ward 13: Charles R. Flaherty, Ward
13; William F. Hallinan, Ward 13; Louis J.
Lanata, Ward 13; James P. O'Brien, Ward
13; Joseph Pabich, Ward' 13; John Toland,
Ward 13; Herbert Waldman, Ward 113.
John A. Ausevich, Ward 14; Gertrude
Bromberg, Ward 14; Lillian Diaimon, Ward
14; Chester L. lElword, Ward 14; Joseph
Friedman, Ward 14; Frieda GlAck, Ward 14;
Joseph I. Keesan, Ward 14; Jimmie Penn,
Ward 14; Myer iSeligman, Ward 14; Mollie
Sossen, Ward 14; Ernest A. Ballas, Ward IB;
Bernard Carney, Ward 15; Paul Al Dudley,
Ward 15; Francis J. Gillis, Ward 16; Eugene
R. Phipps, Ward 15; Gertrude L. Quirk. Ward
15; William F. Allen, Ward 16; Elizabeth
H. Carr, Ward 16; Daniel J. Courtney, Ward
16; Dorothy M. Gonyea, Ward 16; Harold E.
MicGann, Ward 16; Charles M. Stewart, Ward
16; Noreena M. Too<mey, Ward 16; Paxil
Astrella, Ward 17; Lloyd C. Cannon, Ward
17; Joseph F. Clifford, Ward 17; Joseph F.
Collins, Ward 117; John J. Foley, Ward 17;
John P. Palaiologou, Ward 17.
Frank J. Alberto, Ward 18; Antonio
Amorosi, Ward 18; Gerald L. OBriggs, Ward
18; Thomas C. Carney, Ward 18; Thomas
Conlon, Ward 18; James J. Corbett, Ward
18; Julia C. 'EMer, Ward 18; George R.
Forsburg, Ward 18; Benjamin Gutowski, Ward
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IS; John Hadd'en, Ward 18; Thomas J.
Naughton, Ward IS; Henry Woldman, Ward
IS; John Aylward, Ward 19; Charles Elliot,
Ward 19; Robert A. Fairbairn, Ward 19;
Thomas J. Finnegan, Jr., Ward 19; John F.
Hughes, Ward 19; Joseph P. Moleca, Ward
19; James E. Tobin, Ward 19; John J. Tonra,
Ward 19; Helen G. Degnan, Ward 20; Thomas
A. Goode, Ward 20; Genevieve L. Grady,
Ward 20; Martin Hegarty, Ward 20; Helen
E. Maher, Ward 20; John J. Maloney, Ward
20; Fred Metrick, Ward 20; Joseph D. Sears,
Ward 20; Arthur P. Murphy, Ward 21; James
F. Murphy, Ward 21; Chester E. Newell,
Ward 21; Everett F. Peterson, Ward 21;
Luigi Albert, Ward 22; John J. Casey, Ward
22; Albert J. Concaugh, Ward 22; Philip D.
Cusack, Ward 22; Evelyn Hanright, Ward
22; Robert E. Jameson, Ward 22; Harold R.
Jennette, Ward 22; Joseph C. McKinney,
Ward 22; Joseph P. Murray, Ward 22; Leo
J. Power, Ward 22; John F. Ree«, Ward 22.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions wore received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Robert T. Bush, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of Police Depart-
ment.
Catherine Coyne, for compensation for
damage to property at 95 Dent street, West
Roxbury, caused by snowplow.
Edward DeBenedietis, for compensation for
damage to car by truck of Fire Department.
Michael F. Donnelly, to 'be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Police
Department.
Alice M. Hellen, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at Broad
street and Custom House street.
Joseph F. Howard, Jr., for compensation
for damage to property at 262 Spring street,
West Roxbury, caused by ambulance of Police
Department.
Richard J. Hudson, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of Police
Department.
George L. Kentney, to be reimbursed as
result of two executions issued against him
on account of his acts as employee of Police
Department.
Daniel Smith, Dorothy C. Smith, John H.
Smith, and Marilyn Meisluk, for compensa-
tion for personal injuries and damage to
property caused by fire truck.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLE'S BOND.
The constable's bond of Walter J. McCann,
having been duly approved by the Collector-
Treasurer, was received and approved.
LOAN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS.
Coun. SULLIVAN called up, under un-
finished business, No. 1 on the Calendar,
viz.:
1. Order for loan of $2,000,000 for con-
struction of sewers.
On July 17, 1961, the foregoing order was
read once and passed, yeas 7, nays 0.
The order was given its second reading and
passage, yeas 8, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Foley,
Hines, Kerrigan, Langone, McDonough, Sulli-
van— 8.
Nays — 0.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPRO-
PRIATIONS AND FINANCE.
Coun. SULLIVAN, for the Committee on
Appropriations and Finance, submitted the
icilowing:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred June 26) for loan of $5,000,000
for remodeling, reconstructing, or making
extraordinary improvements or repairs to
buildings owned by the city — recommending
that the order as submitted by the Mayor be
rejected without prejudice.
The report was accepted, and the order as
submitted by the Mayor was rejected without
prejudice.
2. Report on message of the 'Mayor and
order (referred June 26) for amendment to
loan of $7,500,000 for the construction of
departmental buildings, reducing it to $1,750,-
000 — recommending that the order be referred
to the Committee on Hospitals.
The report was accepted, said reference
ordered.
LOAN FOR EXTRAORDINARY IMPROVE-
MENTS, ETC., TO CITY-OWNED
BUILDINGS.
Coun. SULLIVAN offered the following:
Ordered, That under the provisions of chap-
ter 514 of the Acts of 1961, the sum of five
million (5,000,000) dollars, be, and the same
hereby is, appropriated for remodeling, re-
constructing, or making extraordinary im-
provement or repairs to buildings owned by
the city, and that to meet said appropriation
the Collector-Treasurer be authorized to issue,
from time to time, on request of the Mayor,
bonds or notes to said amount.
Referred to the Committee on Appropria-
tions and Finance.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ORDI-
NANCES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on Or-
dinances, submitted the following:
Report on message of the Mayor and ordi-
nance (referred June 26) revising fee for
funeral director's license — recommending that
the ordinance ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the ordinance
was passed.
REMOVAL OF GATES AT WINTER AND
SUMMER STREET MTA STATIONS.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor request
the Board of Trustees of the Metropolitan
Transit Authority to remove the iron gates
known as the "Iron Horses" from the MTA
stations at Summer and Winter streets in the
City of Boston because they constitute a hazard
to the safety of the public in the event of an
emergency.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
COMING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
CONTEST.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor be re-
quested to contact the President of the Gil-
lette Razor Company, the television network
over whose network the fight is being shown,
and the promoters of the Boston match of the
coming heavyweight championship bout and
urge that the coming Heavyweight Champion-
ship Contest to be fought in Boston be tele-
vised for Boston and all of New England.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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GOVERNMENT CENTER BOUNDARIES.
Coun. H1NES offered the following:
Ordered, That the Urban Renewal Authority
advise the City Council:
(1) Whether a minimum definition of the
Government Center boundaries can be an-
nounced at this time; and
(2) Whether a cutoff date for business
owners in the Government Center area can be
announced at this time.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
LOCATION OF POLICE HEADQUARTERS
IN GOVERNMENT CENTER.
Coun. FOLEY and SULLIVAN offered the
following:
Whereas, There has been discussion recent-
ly of the proposal to relocate Boston Police
Headquarters;
Whereas, Pursuant thereto, the Police Com-
missioner of the City of Boston has retained
the services of a private planning consultant;
Whereas, The City Council is presently con-
sidering authorization of a substantial sum of
money for the repair of the present Police
Headquarters building;
Whereas, It has developed that no consulta-
tion has been had between the Police Commis-
sioner and the Boston Redevelopment Au-
thority;
Whereas, The planning work for the Govern-
ment Center program is or ought to be now
well advanced; be it
Resolved, That as an aid to the City Council
in matters presently pending before it, the
Police Commissioner and the Boston Redevelop-
ment Authority be requested to immediately
consult with a view to final decision concerning
the location of a new Police Headquarters in
the Government Center.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
THE NEXT MEETING.
On motion of Councillor Hines, the Council
voted that when it adjourn it be to meet on
Monday, August 14, 1961, at 2 P.M.
MASS TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
PROGRAM.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Whereas, The National Housing Act of 1961
provides for planning advances and demonstra-
tion grants for mass transportation purposes;
Whereas, There is an emphasis in the act
upon a regional or metropolitan planning
agency;
Whereas, No such metropolitan or regional
agency presently exists in Metropolitan Boston;
Whereas, There is presently a transportation
division of the Planning Department of the
Boston Redevelopment Authority;
Whereas, Boston pays 65 per cent of the
MTA deficits and the Mayor of Boston votes
65 per cent of the vote on the MTA Advisory
Council;
Whereas, Under the terms of the said legis-
lation the "Governor" and the "Administrator"
may agree upon the designation of an ap-
propriate planning agency;
Whereas, Boston as the core city of Metro-
politan Boston is far more dependent eco-
nomically upon mass transportation than is
the situation with the satellite communities;
Whereas, The Central Business District re-
port of the Planning Board some years ago
established Boston's dependence upon mass
transportation for her economic life; be it
Resolved, That the Boston Redevelopment
Authority be, and hereby is, requested to im-
mediately initiate a mass transportation
planning program in the Planning Department
of the Boston Redevelopment Authority inde-
pendent of the renewal planning program,
under the National Housing Act of 1961; be it
further
Resolved, That such demonstration programs
as may qualify for federal assistance be pre-
pared in time for submission to the Great and
General Court of the Commonwealth during
the 1962 session; be it further
Resolved, That such assistance as may be
needed from His Excellency the Governor be,
and hereby is, most respectfully requested;
be it further
Resolved, That the Boston Redevelopment
Authority be respectfully requested to inform
the City Council of its reaction to the pro-
posals contained herein within one month of
the adoption of this resolution.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
Adjourned at 4.15 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Hines, to meet on Monday, August 14,
1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
City of Boston
Administrative Services Department
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings ot City Council.
Monday, August 14, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 p.m.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair, and all
the members present.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
O God the king eternal, Who alone gives us
life, we beseech Thee to sanctify the words
and thoughts and actions of this Council,
that nothing be done without pure and holy
intentions nor continue without Thy blessing
and approval; grant that in all their doings,
into whose hands have been entrusted the
government of the city, that they may bring
forth in the hearts and the life of this com-
munity the fruit of good living to the honor
and praise of Thy name and the benefit of all
our citizens, through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
JURORS DRAWN.
The following jurors were drawn in the
manner prescribed by law, Councillor Kerrigan
presiding at the box, in the absence of the
Mayor, viz.:
Five additional grand jurors, Superior Crim-
inal Court, to appear September 5, 1961:
Mary DeLuoa, Ward 1; Michael D. Gentile,
Ward 7; Henry F. McCormack, Ward 8;
Frederick J. Mason, Jr., Ward 15; Jean Grif-
fin, Ward 22.
Coun. CONNOLLY in the chair.
APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointment:
Constable, with authority to serve civil
process upon filing of bond, for the term end-
ing April 30, 1962: John F. Panica, Jr., 67
Monastery road, Brighton.
Referred to the Committee on Confirma-
tions.
SITE IN NORTH END FOR TOTS' PLAY-
GROUND.
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, August 4, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication from the
Administrative Assistant of the Parks and
Recreation Department concerning your order
of July 24, 1961, relative to the selection of a
suitable site within the North End to be used
as a "Tots' Playground" to replace playground
land used for said young children on Parmenter
street which has been taken for the construc-
tion of a branch of the Boston Public Library.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Parks and Recreation Department,
July 28, 1961.
Mr. Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant.
Dear Sir:
In the absence of Commissioner Walsh from
the city, I acknowledge your memo of July 26,
with attached Council order filed by Councillor
Frederick Langone regarding a site for a
"Tots' Playground" in the North End district.
This order indicates that the Board of Parks
and Recreation Commission should select a
suitable site within the North End to be used
as a "Tots' Playground" to replace playground
land taken by the Library Department on
Parmenter street.
I will call this order to the attention of
Commissioner Walsh upon his return to the
city. In the meantime, I will ask the Chief
Engineer to survey the area as to the possi-
bility of a suitable site for a small children's
playground. I can, however, say that there
is little land available in the North End dis-
trict. It is one of the most congested areas
in our city, and we have been conscious of
the fact for many years that this is one section
of the city that does require further open
recreational facilities.
Very truly yours,
Arthur J. O'Keefe,
Administrative Assistant.
Placed on file.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION FOR
SNOW REMOVAL.
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, August 14, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith an order providing for
the transfer of $60,000 from the appropriation
Public Works Department, 1, Personal Serv-
ices, to the appropriation for Snow Removal,
and a letter from the Commissioner of Public
Works explaining the reasons therefor.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the
accompanying order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
August 8, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
At the present time there exists a deficit in
the Snow Removal appropriation. It is most
essential that at least $60,000 be provided in
this appropriation so that payments may be
made to various concerns who were engaged
in snow removal operations during this past
winter.
A surplus in the Public Works Department
personal services item due to this department
not filling vacancies as they occur can be
transferred to cover the deficit in the Snow
Removal appropriation and I so recommend.
Respectfully,
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
Ordered, That in accordance with the pro-
visions of section 3B of chapter 486 of the
Acts Of" 190(9, as amended by chapter 604 of
the Acts of 1941 the City Auditor be, and
hereby is, authorized to transfer:
From the appropriation of Public Works
Department, 1, Personal Services, $60,000, to
the appropriation for Snow Removal, $60,000.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION TO FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, August 14, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith an order for the transfer
of $65,000 from the Interest on Temporary
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Loans to the Fire Department, together with
abetter from the Fire Commissioner explaining
tH! —tfuny^commend adoption of the
accompaS order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Fire Department, August 4, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
DTri4pectfully request that your Honor in-
troduet a "order into the City Council re-
questing the transfer ot $65,000 from Avail-
questing "lc _. department for the
PU11<poSseUorere°ctnge and' completing a tempo-
rary fire station at Green and Chardon streets
S£?L„ =7, that the men and fire apparatus
no°w quartet1 inV Bowdoin Square fire
^ThT present ^owtin Square fire station
ha? been taken by the State Office Buying
Authority and we must vacate the premises
Vis^mpeVa&hat we maintain fire com-
panies^ in the immediate vicinity of Bowdo n
square for the protection of life and property
In the Beacon Hill and West End areas. The
Beacon Hill district is thickly settled con-
taining many apartment and lodging houses
Some of These buildings are up to 10 stones m
height. Expedient response is vitally im
mutant, because the topography of the aiea
presents an acute problem to our department
**Itto esTe'ntial that immediate action be taken
,•„ this matter due to the time limit set for
vacating the Present Bowdoin Square fire
station. „ „
Respectfully yours,
Thomas J. Griffin,
Fire Commissioner.
- Ordered, That in accordance with the pro-
visions of section 3B of chapter -m of the
Acts of 1909, -as amended by chapter 604 ol
the Acts °f 1941, the City Auditor be, and
hereby is, authorized to transfer:
From the appropriation of Interest on
Temporary Loans, $65,000, to the appropria-
tion foi Fire Department, 70, Buddings and
Improvements, Temporary Fire Station at
Green and Chardon streets, Boston $65,000.
Referred to the Exacutive Committee.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION TO
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The following was received:
■City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, August 14, 1961.
To the City Council.
°T submit herewith an order for the transfer
of $80,000 from the Reserve Fund to the
Fire Department, together with a letter from
the Fire Commissioner explaining the reasons
thereof. , , ,. - .,
I respectfully recommend adoption of the
accompanying order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Certificate of Vote.
The undersigned hereby certifies as follows:
(1) That he is the duly qualified and
Acting Assistant Secretary of_ the Boston
Redevelopment Authority, hereinafter called
the Authority, and the keeper of the records,
including the journal of proceedings of the
Authority. . . „ ,
(2) That the following is a true and
correct copy of the vote as finally adopted
at a meeting of the Authority held on the
14th day of August, 1961, and duly recorded
in this office: . .
Voted That the Boston Redevelopment Au-
thority, under the provisions of chapter 3,
section 23, of the Revised Ordinances of 1961,
(a) Concurs in the necessity of the
Boston Fire Department acquiring all of
that parcel of land identified as Parcel
128-8 on the property maps in the office
of the Redevelopment Authority and further
described as follows :
All of that land identified as Nos. 1-13
Pitts street; Nos. 1-17 Green street; and
Nos. 1-18 Chardon street, City of Boston,
Commonweatlh of Massachusetts.
(b) Concurs in the construction by the
Fire Department of a temporary structure
on that portion of the parcel which runs
along Chardon street to Green street and
then runs approximately 49.40 feet in a
westerly direction from the corner of
Chardon and Green streets and then runs
parallel to Pitts street to the end of the
property line.
(3) That said meeting was duly convened
and held in all respects in accordance with
law, and to the extent required by law, due
and proper notice of such meeting was given;
that a legal quorum was present throughout
the meeting, and a legally sufficient number
of members of the Authority voted in a
proper manner and all other requirements
and proceedings under law incident to the
proper adoption or the passage of said vote
have been duly fulfilled, carried out and other-
wise observed.
(4) That if an impression of the seal has
been affixed below, it constitutes the official
seal of the Boston Redevelopment Authority
and this certificate is hereby executed under
such official seal.
(5) That Monsignor Francis J. Dally is
the Chairman of said Authority.
(6) That the undersigned is duly author-
ized to execute this certificate.
In Witness Whereof the undersigned has
hereunto set his hand this 14th day of August,
1961.
Boston Redevelopment Authority,
By W. J. Johnson,
Assistant Secretary.
City of Boston,
Fire Department, August 4, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
I respectfully request that your Honor
introduce an order into the City Council
requesting the transfer of $84,000 from Avail-
able Sources to the Fire Department for the
purchase or lease of land at Green and
Chardon streets, Boston, for the purpose
of erecting a temporary fire station to house
the men and fire apparatus now quartered
in the Bowdoin Square fire station.
The present Bowdoin Square fire station
has been taken by the State Office Building
Authority and we must vacate the premises
by October 1, 1961.
It is imperative that we maintain fire
companies in the immediate vicinity of
Bowdoin square for the .protection of life
and property in the Beacon Hill and West
Enid areas. The Beacon Hill district is
thickly settled containing many apartment
and lodging houses. Some of these build-
ings are up to 10 stories in height. Expedient
response is vitally important, because the
topography of the area presents a-n acute
problem to our department at all times.
At a later date, when conditions permit,
and we can erect a permanent fire station
at another site in this area, the Boston
Redevelopment Authority will take over the
land at Green and Chardon streets, paying
to the City of Boston the same amount ex-
pended toy the city in obtaining this land.
It is essential that immediate action be
taken in this matter due to the time limit
set for vacating the present Bowdoin Square
fire station.
Respectfully yours,
Thomas J. Griffin,
Fire Commissioner.
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Ordered, That in accordance with the pro-
visions of section 3'B of chapter 48'6 of the
Acts of 1909, as amended by chapter 604 of
the Acts of 1941, the City Auditor be, and
hereby is, authorized to transfer:
From the appropriation of Reserve Fund,
$80,000, to the appropriation for Fire De-
partment, 80, Land, Temporary Fire Station
at Green and Ohardon Streets, Boston', $80,000.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
AMENDMENT TO COUNTY CLASSIFICA-
TION AND COMPENSATION PLANS.
The following was received:
City of Bos torn,
Office of the Mayor, August 14, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
The attached proposal by the Supervisor
of Personnel to amend the Compensation
and Classification Plans for the Officers and
Employees of Suffolk County by revising the
compensation grade for the classification of
Messenger and Clerical Assistant is hereby
approved and transmitted for consideration
and adoption by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Personnel Division, August 14, 1961.
To the Mayor and City Council.
Gen tlemen :
At the request of the Chief Justice of the
Supreme Judicial Court, a letter was sub-
mitted by the Clerk of the Court, Chester A.
Dolan, Jr., asking that an increase in com-
pensation grade for the position of Messenger
and Clerical Assistant from grade 20 to grade
22 be granted;
The dncuimbent, Edward L. Winn, was not
named in the reecent order for an increase
in the salaries of the Court Officers of the
Supreme Judicial Court and in the opinion
of the Chief Justice, the duties performed
by Mr. Winn warrants a similar increase,
and in my opinion, the adjustment is justifi-
able.
I hereby recommend for your favorable
consideration the accompanying order ad-
justing the compensation grade for the classi-
fication of Messenger and Clerical Assistant
from grade 20 to grade 22.
Very truly yours,
Frank P. MODonough,
Acting Supervisor of Personnel
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Supreme Judicial Court,
June 8, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
At the request of Chief Justice Raymond S.
Wilkins of the Supreme Judicial Court, I
herewith ask that Edwin L. Winn, Messenger
of the Supreme Judicial Court, have his
Grade Classification changed from Grade 20,
Column VI, $101.25 weekly, to Grade 22,
Column VI, $109.50 weekly.
Chief Justice Wilkins requests this increase
to adjust Mr. Winn's salary since he was not
named in the recent order for an increase in
the salaries of the Court Officers of the Su-
preme Judicial Court. In his opinion, the type
position held by Mr. Winn and the duties
performed by him in the Supreme Judicial
Court, warrants a similar increase. There-
fore, the Chief Justice, along with the other
Justices, ask that said increase be granted.
Very truly yours,
Chester A. Dolan,
Clerk, Supreme Judicial Court.
Ordered, That Schedule B of the Classifica-
tion and Compensation Plans for the Officers
and Employees of Suffolk County, adopted by
order passed by the City Council on November
24, 1952, and approved by the Mayor on
November 25, 1952, be, and the same hereby
is, amended as follows:
That the grade allocation for Messenger
and Clerical Assistant be adjusted from grade
20 to grade 22.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Walter G. Austin, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Fire Depart-
ment.
Minnie Bloom, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect in Harvard
street.
John E. Burns, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by an alleged defect at 620
Adams street, Dorchester.
George Cappannelli, for compensation for
damage to truck by street sweeper.
DeRosa Meat Market, for compensation for
damage to property at 61 Endicott street,
Boston, caused by break in water main.
John J. Devine, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by an alleged defect in
Harvard street, Dorchester.
Elizabeth Dirsa, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 46 Lincoln street, Brighton,
caused by ball thrown from playground.
Joseph A. Gillis, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Public Works
Department, Highway Division.
Maria Giuffrida, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 80 Sawyer avenue, Dor-
chester, caused by employee of Water Division.
Arthur E. and Mary Harrington, for com-
pensation for damage to property at 20 Chest-
nut street, Charlestown, caused by break in
water main.
Constantino Iannaccone, to be reimbursed
for expenses incurred in repairing water pipe
at 30 Johnson street, West Roxbury.
Seymour J. Kahn, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at Essex
and Kingston streets.
Francis H. Keyes, for compensation for
damage to car by vehicle of Police Department.
M & A Fruit Market, for compensation for
damage to property at 28 Cross street, caused
by bursting of water main.
Richard J. Morris, for refund on fees paid
to Board of Appeal and Public Works De-
partment.
Purity Cheese Company, for compensation
for damage to property at 55 and 5i7 Endicott
street, caused by bursting of water main.
Eleanor C. Sirois, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at Fens-
court and Hemenway streets.
Stanley Steele, for compensation for dam-
age to car by fire apparatus.
Geraldine Voci, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 20 Annabel street, Dorches-
ter, caused by employees of Fire Department.
C. W. Whittier & Brothers, Agents, United
Shoe Machinery Corporation, for compensa-
tion for damage to property at 136-140 Federal
street, Boston, caused by leak in water main.
Logan J. Williams, Jr., for compensation
for damage to car by patrol wagon.
APPLICATION FOR SHELLFISH PERMIT.
Application for commercial use shellfish per-
mit was received from Bronick Kwasnica, 98
Mercer street, South Boston, Ward 7.
Referred to the Committee on Licenses.
NOTICES OF HEARINGS BEFORE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Notice was received from the State Depart-
ment of Public Works of hearing to be held
August 14, 1961, at 2.30 P.M., on application
of Glendale Coal and Oil Company for license
to fill in portion of a slip in and over Mystic
River (South Channel), Charlestown.
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Notice was received from the State Depart-
ment of Public Works of hearing to be held
August 21, 1961, at 2.30 p.m., on application
of W. F. Schrafft & Sons Corporation for
license to fill land, maintain filling already
clone, and to build and maintain a timber
bulkhead and a pile and timber platform in
and over the tidewaters of the Mystic River
in the City of Boston.
Severally placed on file.
NOTICES OF HEARINGS BEFORE DE-
PARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Copy of notice was received from the De-
partment of Public Utilities of hearing to be
held August 22, 1%1, at 2.3'0 P.M., on petition
of Boston Edison Company to erect pole on
Everett street, Brighton, in care and control
of Metropolitan District Commission.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held Au-
gust 22, 1961, at 9.30 A.M., on petition of the
Metropolitan Transit Authority to erect a
pole on Commonwealth avenue, between Fuller
street and Naples road.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held Au-
gust 22, 1961, at 10 A.M., on petition of the
Metropolitan Transit Authority for license to
operate motor vehicles over Farragut road,
between East Second street and East Fourth
street- William J. Day Boulevard, between
Farragut road and Andrew J. Gleason Circle
on Castle Island, and Andrew J. Gleason Circle
on Castle Island.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held Au-
gust 22, 1961, at 10 a.m., on petition of the
Metropolitan Transit Authority to operate
motor vehicles over Neptune road, Frankfort
street, Service road, and Lovell street, East
Boston.
Severally placed on file.
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE METRO-
POLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION.
Copy of notice was received from the Metro-
politan District Commission of hearing to be
held August 24, 1961, at 2 P.M., on petition of
Boston Edison Company to erect pole on
Soldiers Field road, at Telford street, Brigh-
ton, in care and control of the Metropolitan
District Commission.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES W.
SWEENEY.
Notice was received from the Mayor of the
appointment of Charles W. Sweeney to be
Director of Civil Defense for the term ending
July 1, 1962, vice John G. Pickett, retired.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK J.
O'REILLY.
Notice was received from the Police Com-
missioner of the appointment of Capt. Patrick
J. O'Reilly to be Keeper of the Lockup for a
period of one year from August 4, 1961.
Placed on file.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLE'S BOND.
The constable's bond of Norman A. Cha-
letzky, having been duly approved by the
Collector-Treasurer, was received and ap-
proved.
ABSENCE OF MAYOR.
Notice was received from the Mayor of his
absence from the city, August 6 to August 13,
1961.
Placed on file.
COMMUNICATION FROM LEAGUE OF
WOMEN VOTERS.
A communication was received from the
League of Women Voters of Boston advising
of Candidate House Parties to be held on
various dates.
Placed on file.
Pres. MCDONOUGH in the chair.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ORDI-
NANCES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on Or-
dinances, submitted the following:
Report on the message of Mayor and Ordi-
nance (referred July 10) concerning the ex-
treme height of buildings on Commonwealth
avenue, between Arlington street and a line
drawn parallel to, and one hundred feet west
of, the westerly sideline of Dartmouth street —
recommending that the ordinance as submit-
ted by the Mayor be rejected without prejudice.
The report was accepted. The ordinance as
submitted by the Mayor was rejected without
prejudice.
ORDINANCE CONCERNING EXTREME
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS ON COMMON-
WEALTH AVENUE.
Coun. COFFEY offered the following:
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-One.
An Ordinance Concerning the Extreme Height
of Buildings on Commonwealth Avenue,
Between Arlington Street and a Line
Drawn Parallel to, and One Hundred
Feet West of, the Westerly Sideline of
Dartmouth Street.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows :
Section 10 of chapter 19 of the Revised
Ordinances of 1961 is hereby amended by
adding at the end the following sentence: —
The provision of this section restricting the
extreme height of buildings and structures
to seventy feet from the mean grade of the
edgestone or sidewalk shall not apply to build-
ings or structures or any part thereof erected
or altered on or after July 1, 1961, on land
which abuts on and has an entrance into and
is within one hundred feet from Common-
wealth avenue, between Arlington street and
a line drawn parallel to, and one hundred
feet west of, the westerly sideline of Dart-
mouth street.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HOSPITALS.
Coun. LANGONE for the Committee on
Hospitals, submitted the following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
( referred July 31 ) amending order for loan
of '$7,500,000 for flhe construction of depart-
mental buildings, passed by the City Council
on September 27, 19S4, and approved by the
Mayor on September 28, 195'4, recommending
that the order as submitted by the Mayor be
rejected without prejudice.
The report was accepted. The order as
submitted by the Mayor was rejected' without
prejudice.
AMENDING ORDER FOR LOAN OF
$7,500,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
^DEPARTMENTAL BUILDINGS.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Ordered, That the order appropriating
$7,'500,000 for the construction of departmental
buildings which order was passed by the
City Council once on September 7, 1954,
and again on September 27, 1954, and ap-
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proved by the Mayor on September 28, 1964,
be, and the same hereby is, amended by
striking out the sum of "seven million five
hundred thousand dollars ($7,500,000) " and
inserting in place thereof the sum of "one
million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars
($1,760,000)."
Referred to the Committee on Hospitals.
EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN LANDS WITH
ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP OF
BOSTON.
>Coun. HTNES called up, under unfinished
business, No. 1 on the Calendar, viz.:
1. Order for exchange of lands on North
Bennet street, Maiden street, and Parmenter
street with Roman Catholic Archbishop of
Boston.
On July 24, 1961, the foregoing order was
read once and passed, yeas 8, nays 0.
The order was given its second reading and
passage, yeas 9.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
LANDS.
'Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Public
Lands, submitted the following:
Report on the message of the Mayor and
order (referred May 15) concerning sale of
land at 84 Northampton street to Suffolk
Storage and Warehouse Company — ireeommend-
ing no further action is necessary.
The report was accepted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LEGIS-
LATIVE MATTERS.
Coun. SULLIVAN, for the Committee on
Legislative Matters submitted the following:
Report on the message of the Mayor and
order (referred May 22) for acceptance of
Chapter 351 of the Acts of 1961 concerning
removal of vehicles illegally parked on. private
property — reccm-m ending that the order ought
to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order
was passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Ralph C. Brogna
(referred July 10) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of hiis duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Ralph C. Brogna, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of bis own while
in the performance of his duty on December
26, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. Albert I. DeFriez, 264 Beacon street, $30
Dr. Louis N. Pernokas, 1269 Beacon
street 965
Boston Firemen's Relief Fund , 3,354
Total $4,349
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
2. Report on petition of Arthur W. Bunker
(referred July 10) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Arthur W. Bunker, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his
own while in the performance of his duty
on October 14, 1958, there be allowed and
paid, as recommended by the Fire Commis-
sioner and approved by the Corporation
Counsel, to the following the amount stated:
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, M.D., 1101
Beacon street $15
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Rei mbursements.
3. Report on petition of William G. Car-
penter (referred July 10) for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an in-
jury sustained by him while in the perform-
ance oi his duty as a member of the Fire
Department — recommending passage of the
accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of William G. Carpenter, a
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of
a injury received through no fault of his
own while in the performance of his duty
on_ March 30, 1961, there be allowed and
paid, as recommended by the Fire Commis-
sioner and approved by the Corporation
Counsel, to the following the amounts stated:
Dr. Francis L. Oolpoys, 1 Pea-body
square, Dorchester $20 00
William G. Carpenter, petitioner, 7
Wheatland avenue, Dorchester 5 95
Total : $25 95
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
4. Report on petition of William G. Car-
penter (referred July 10) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of William G. Carpenter, a
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on
April 20, 1961, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended' by the Fire Commissioner
and approved by the Corporation Counsel,
to the following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester
avenue, Dorchester $900 95
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 235 00
Dr. Francis L. Colpoys, 1 Peabody
square, Dorchester 25 00
Thayer Pharmacy, 760 Washington
street, Dorchester 9 75
Total $1,170 70
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
5. Report on petition of Joseph E. Conley
(referred July 10) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
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Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Joseph E. Conley, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on March 9,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following' the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $80
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 30
Dr. Robert E. Grandfleld, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 10
Total $120
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions O'f Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbu rsem ents.
'6. Report on petition of Philip F. Curran
(referred July 10) for indemnification for
'hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
•his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
'Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Philip F. Curran, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
lor hospital, surgical, 'medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on February
9, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Philip F. Curran, petitioner, 164 Boston
street, Dorchester $4 60
Dr. Jules H. Shaw, 510 Commonwealth
avenue 57 00
Total $61 50
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
7. Report on petition of Stanley F. Czar-
nowskl (referred July 10) for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury sustained by him while in the per-
formance of his duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Stanley F. Czarnowski, a
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on
April 16, 1961, there be allowed and paid as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Stanley F. Czarnowski, petitioner, 123
Navarre street, Hyde Park $31 85
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 250 80
Total $282. 16
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Dam-age Claims and
Rei mbursements.
8. Report on petition of George J. Devlin
(referred July 10) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical medical and nursing ex-
penses Incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 10'0 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of George J. Devlin, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on April 28,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $30
Dr. Robert E. Grandfleld, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 15
Total $45
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
9. Report on petition of George T. Dowd
(referred July 10) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of George T. Dowd, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on March 2,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as reeo'm-
mend'ed by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $313 50
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 245 00
Dr. Robert E. Grandfleld, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 10 00
Total $568 50
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Execution of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimibu reements.
10. Report on petition of Canioe J. Fen-
nelly, Jr. (referred July 10) for indemnifi-
cation for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury sustained by him while in the per-
formance of his duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 O'f chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Canice J. Fennelly, Jr., a
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on
April 19, 1961, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner
and approved by the Corporation Counsel,
to the following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $7 25
Dr. Michael J. Donovan, 701 East Broad-
way, South Boston 25 00
Total $32 25
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Rei m bu re emen ts .
11. Report on petition of Bernard J. Ken-
nedy (referred July 10) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and mursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Bernard J. Kennedy, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
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172
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on April 25, 1961,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by
the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amount stated:
Dr. Edward C. Maloof, 29 Commonwealth
avenue $165
iaid sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
12. Report on petition of Paul F. Lombard
(referred July 10) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
'recommending passage of the accompanying
order :
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Paul F. Lombard, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on January 26,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. Paul I. O'Brien, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $325
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
13. Repot on petition of Joseph A. Lucas
(referred July 10) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him While in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Joseph A. Lucas, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on April 9, 1961,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by
the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
Joseph A. Lucas, petitioner, 49 Hamp-
stead road, Jamaica Plain $2 50
Dr. Jules H. Shaw, 510 Commonwealth
avenue 34 00
Total $36 50
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
14. Report on petition of John J. Maffei,
(referred July 10) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John J. Maffei, a member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on February 9,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
John J. Maffei, petitioner, 6 Chisholm ter-
race, Jamaica Plain $10
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
15. Report on petition of Alfred E. Maher
( lief erred July 10) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Alfred E. Maher, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on January 14,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Alfred E. Maher, petitioner, 33 Woodford
street, Dorchester $5 50
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 156 75
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 30 00
Dr. James W. Walker, 264 Beacon
street 25 00
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 15 00
Total $232 25
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
16. Report on petition of William D. Shea
(referred July 10) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of William D. Shea, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on March 8,
1959, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
James D. Shea, petitioner, 9 Milton
street $21 60
Dr. James C. Walker, 264 Beacon street.. 25 00
Total $46 60
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
17. Report on petition of George P. Smith
(referred July 10) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon, petition of George P. Smith, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on October 26,
1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $282 15
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 220 00
New Park Pharmacy, 65 Washington
street, Hyde Park 10 00
Total $512 15
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
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IS. Report on petition of Gerard D. Spear
(referred July 10) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Gerard D. Spear, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on March 25,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $6 25
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
19. Report on petition of Thomas M. Tobin
(referred July 10) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
pany ing order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Thomas M. Tobin, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on March 4,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. Richard G. Taylor, 136 Harrison
avenue $85
Anaesthesia Service, 160 Pine Grove
street, Newton Lower Falls 20
Total $105
said sum to be charged' to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbu rsments.
20. Report on petition of Frank E. Utley
(referred July 10') for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Frank E. Utley, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medieal and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of bis own while
in the performance of his duty on March 15,
195*8, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester
avenue, Dorchester $308 16
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brook-line 250 00
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 11 01 Beacon
street, Brookline 10 00
Total $568 16
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbu rsem ents .
21. Report on petition of Richard A.
Walsh (referred July 10) for indemnification
for hospitaJ, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as & result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Richard A. Walsh, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medieal and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on May
21, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit
street $11
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
R eimbu rs ements .
22. Report on petition of John C. Williams
(referred July 10) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the aceom-
panyinig order :
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John C. Williams, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on March 1,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $24
Dr. Paul I. O'Brien, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 35
Dr. Alfred W. Branca, 195 Ashmont street,
Dorchester 10
Total $69
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
RIGHT OF CITY COUNCIL TO SUMMONS
MEMBERS OF BOSTON HOUSING AU-
THORITY.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered1, That 'Jhe Coirporalbion Counsel
submit to the next meeting of the City
Council an opinion as to the power of the
City Council under General Laws, chapter 233,
section 8, to investigate the actions, conduct,
and administrative qualifications of the mem-
bers and the employees of the Boston Housing
Authority; be it further
Ordered, That the Corporation Counsel
advise the City Council if the City Council
or a committee thereof has the power to
summons the members and the employees of
the Boston Housing Authority and other per-
sons to attend and to testify under oath at
a hearing or hearings called for the purpose
of investigating the actions, conduct, and
administrative qualifications of the members
and the employees of the Boston Housing
Authority.
Referred to the Committee on Public
Housing.
OVERTIME WAGES TO EMPLOYEES OF
ELECTION DEPARTMENT.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Resolved, That the City Council respectfully
requests his Honor, the Mayor, to pay over-
time wages to the employees of the Election
Department who worked on Thursday and
Friday of last week, August 10 and 11, while
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most employees of other departments were
excused with pay because of the excessive
heat.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
RESURFACING HALLECK STREET,
ROXBURY.
Coun. MCDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That the Commissioner of Public
Works be requested, through his Honor the
Mayor, to resurface Halleck street, Roxbury
and to provide concrete sidewalks.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
RESURFACING LOUIS PASTEUR
AVENUE.
Coun. MCDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That the Commissioner of Public
Works be requested, through his Honor, the
Mayoir, .to resurface Louis Pasteur avenue.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
HOSPITAL FOR CHRONIC ILL AT LONG
ISLAND.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor request
that the Board of Trustees of the Hospital
Department be instructed to make provision
for the construction of a suitable 500-bed
hospital for the chronic ill at Long Island;
further, that a report be made to the City
Council by Januai-y 1, 1982, relative to the
progress of compliance with this order.
Coun. SULLIVAiN in the chair.
Coun. FOLEY moved to amend the forego-
ing order by striking out the words "at Long
Island." The motion was carried.
The order as amended was passed.
THE NEXT MEETING.
On motion of Councillor Hines the Council
voted that when it adjourn, it be to meet on
Monday, August 28, 1961, at 2 P.M.
ATTENDANCE OF MAYOR AT DISTRICT
MEETINGS ON RENEWAL PLANS.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Whereas, The City Council of the City of
Boston is the governing body under pertinent
federal legislation for urban renewal purposes
and has final authority as to approval or dis-
approval of urban renewal projects;
Whereas, An impression is being fostered
throughout the city that final approval or
disapproval of renewal projects will reside
in district committees associated with the
Boston Redevelopment Authority;
Whereas, There is widespread misapprehen-
sion among residents of the older Boston dis-
tricts concerning the possibility of wholesale
clearance projects, such misapprehension aris-
ing from an experimental technique unsuited
to the social patterns in many areas of Bos-
ton; be it hereby
Resolved, That his Honor the Mayor be
respectfully requested to interest himself di-
rectly to the extent of personal attendance at
district meetings now being held throughout
the city, achieving a precise definition of the
role of district committees in developing re-
newal plans for the various districts of the
city.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
AIR TAXI SERVICE AT LOGAN AIRPORT.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Be it Resolved, That the newly-staffed
Transportation Division of the Planning De-
partment of the Boston Redevelopment Author-
ity, ought to concern itself, for the protection
of Boston's best interests, with the operation
of the following service, now inhibited, at
Logan International Airport:
1. Air taxi service from and to Boston
throughout Eastern Massachusetts.
2. Short haul air transport to points
throughout New England with emphasis upon
servicing the tourist trade.
3. Making available, without excessive
charges, the facilities of the airport to smaller
general aviation units.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON INSPEC-
TION OF PRISONS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Inspec-
tion of Prisons, submitted the following:
Your Committee on Inspection of Prisons
visited and inspected the House of Correction
at Deer Island on Thursday, August 10, 1961.
Both the new prison and the hill prison
appeared to be in good order, thoroughly
cleaned, scrubbed, and in no way could your
committee discern anything objectionable.
A long, serious and detailed discussion of
general prison matters with the master, the
commissioner, the chaplain, and a deputy
master gave us the impression, that these men
are sincere, able, practical and experienced,
and they are trying to do a good job.
However, one takes away the impression
that the institution could be improved in a
multitude of ways but that almost all of the
improvements would immediately cost money.
Of course no one imagines that any program,
no matter how meritorious, involving the ex-
penditure of money, could be considered. This
includes projects which would both improve
the service immeasurably and ultimately save
considerable money both directly and indi-
rectly.
The impression one takes away is that a
department peculiarly susceptible to financial
slight, is presently suffering acute budgetary
anemia. This disease, not at all confined to
this department, has affected the thinking of
those responsible for the management of the
institution.
Specifically (1) the lockup period, 161 hours,
is too long. Why? There are not enough
guards and there is no intention to hire more
of them. (2) The food is less than sump-
tuous. (3) A new plant would require fewer
guards, do a better job, and would free many
of the fantastically excessive 70 acres now
assigned to prison use. Why is there no sug-
gestion for a new plant? A new plant would
cost money.
We invite the attention of those charitably
interested in prison affairs (the United Prison
Association and others) to the House of Cor-
rection. Certainly these men ought to be
salvageable, if any are.
Coun. CONNOLLY in the chair.
The foregoing report was accepted.
In connection with the foregoing report,
Councillor Foley offered the following:
Moved, That the remarks of Councillor Sul-
livan on the question of the acceptance of the
report of the Committee on Inspection of
Prisons should be transcribed by the stenogra-
pher and six copies prepared; three copies to
be forwarded by the City Messenger to Com-
missioner MoBrine for his information and
comment to the chairman of the committee,
not later than two months from receipt there-
of, and the other copies forwarded to the
pertinent agencies.
The motion was carried.
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ORDINANCE CONCERNING REMOVAL OF
POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
Coun. IANNELLA offered the following:
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-One.
An Ordinance Concerning the Removal of
Political Advertising from Certain Posts,
Poles, Fences, Trees, Walls, Buildings, or
other Structures.
Be it Ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows :
Chapter 29 of the Revised Ordinances of
1961 is hereby amended by inserting the fol-
lowing new section:
Section 93-A. No candidate for any public
office shall allow any political notice, adver-
tisement or bill bearing his name to remain
posted up or affixed in any manner to a post,
pole, fence, tree, wall, building, or other struc-
ture in the city, beyond thirty days after the
election in which he was a candidate, without
having previously obtained the written consent
of the person having possession of such post,
pole, fence, tree, wall, building, or other struc-
ture.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
REPORT ON COMPENSATION OF MU-
NICIPAL OFFICERS.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Resolved, That the Boston Municipal Re-
search Bureau be requested to immediately
release an interim report upon the study in
which it is now engaged, concerning the com-
pensation level of certain senior municipal
officers, so that there might be adequate pub-
lic discussion upon the matter before the
preparation of next year's municipal budget.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
Adjourned at 5.32 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Sullivan, to meet on Monday, August 28,
1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
City of Boston
Administrative Services Department
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CITY OF BOSTON
Proceedings of City Council
Monday, August 28, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held in
the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair, and all
the members present.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, may
the prayers of Boston this day mingle with
the prayers of Berlin, that Thy guidance, Thy
help, Thy Blessing, be showered upon the
leaders of the free world and through them
may come a peace based upon the dignity of
the human person and the worth of the human
soul.
And here in this chamber may these dedi-
cated servants in the government of our city
be granted Thy heavenly direction. Grant us
all sound government and just laws, good edu-
cation and clean press, simplicity and justice
in our relations with one another, and a spirit
of service which will abolish pride of place
and inequality of opportunity. Let all that
we think, and speak, and do be for Thy glory
and the good of Thy people. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
JURORS DRAWN.
The following jurors were drawn in the
manner prescribed by law, Councillor Connolly
presiding at the box, in the absence of the
Mayor, viz.:
Fifty-one traverse jurors, Superior Criminal
Court, to appear October 2, 1961:
Albert J. Camarata, Ward 1; Edwin V.
Greenwood, Ward 1; Rocco P. Malfy, Ward 1;
Mildred Murphy, Ward 1; Dorothy M. Powers,
Ward i; Charles Usseglio, Ward 1; John F.
Clinton, Ward 2; James E. Walles, Ward 2;
Robert E. Welch, Ward 2; Ralph A. Renna,
Ward 3; Thomas V. DeLoffi, Ward 4; Augustus
P. Saunders, Ward 4; John Francis Shamon,
Ward 4; Kenneth R. Koontz, Ward 5; Norman
T. Steed, Ward 5; George F. Hill, Ward 6;
William Nicholl, Ward 6; Harold L. Karle, Jr.,
Ward 7; Joseph W. Mathev, Ward 7; George
H. Tobin, Ward 7; Myer Miller, Ward 8:
E. Herbert Bamiberry, Ward 11; Gerhard F.
Fiebelkom, Ward 11; Thomas M. Healev, Ward
11; Ernest F. Peterson, Ward 11; Kathleen M.
Chambers, Ward 13; Hugh McGonagle, Ward
13; Mildred Smith, Ward 14; Max Wallestein,
Ward 14; Francis R. MacSwain, Ward 15;
Leonard V. Spaulding, Ward 15; Roland A.
Brake, Ward 16; John T. Burns, Ward 16;
Sylvester B. Shea, Ward 16; George F. Stanley,
Ward 16; John Moloian, Ward 17; William S.
Conley, Ward 18; George L. Cronin, Ward 18;
Andrew M. DeSantes, Ward 18; Mary A.
McCarthy, Ward 18; Alfred Santosuosso, Jr.,
Ward 18; William Treska, Ward 18; Domenic
Vatalero, Ward 18; Antonio J. Damato, Ward
19; John E. Gallagher, Ward 19; William M.
Higgins, Ward 19; Richard E. Slowe, Ward 19:
George L. Christie, Ward 20; Patrick Coggio,
Jr., Ward 20; John DeNoose, Ward 20; Thor-
wald Sundlie, Ward 20.
One hundred eighty-four traverse jurors,
Superior Civil Court, to appear October 2,
1961:
Pauline Barbacano, Ward 1; Margaret Qar-
dello, Ward 1; Frank Crisafulli, Ward 1; David
Danilchuk, Ward 1; Henry P. DeSimone, Ward
1; Lawrence Giangregorio, Ward 1; Matthew
R. Keane, Ward 1; Beatrice Mclnnis, Ward 1;
Nicholas Magliano, Ward 1; Anthony Mirabella,
Ward 1; Rose Panta.no, Ward 1; Lillian M.
Parziale, Ward 1; William J. Corbin, Ward 2;
John J. Driscoll, Ward 2; William S. Grace,
Ward 2; Charles C. Hayes, Ward 2; Paul J.
O'Neil, Ward 2; William H. Blood, Ward 3;
Frank A. Viscione, Ward 3; John F. Waldron,
Ward 3; Ernest Anastos, Ward 4; Doris M.
Breadmore, Ward 4; Josephine Halliburton,
Ward 4; Henning G. Hanson, Ward 4; Frank
W. Hunt, Jr., Ward 4; Robert Jennings, Ward
4; Michael Krajcer, Ward 4; John E. McDay,
Ward 4; John J. McN&mara, Ward 4; Thomas
O'Brien, Ward 4; Charles E. Riley, Ward 4;
Chesley A. Sullivan, Ward 4; John H. Thomp-
son, Ward 4; Rita M. Albee, Ward 5; George
A. Brambilla, Ward 5; Marion Cohen, Ward 5;
Sidney Dobrow, Ward 5; George J. Emmons.
Ward 5; Frank J. Granfield, Ward 5; Harry
D. Lyon, Ward 5; Ann C. McCauliff, Ward 5;
Alfred J. Philip, Ward 5; Alice M. Rice, Ward
5; Arnold C. Rigby, Ward 5; Arthur L.
Stephens, Ward 5; Henry F. Thoma, Ward 5;
William H. Traycs, Jr., Ward 5; A. Turner
Wells, Leonard B. Wheildon, Ward 5; Jonathan
K. Woods, Ward 5; Frances Wyman, Ward 5;
Edward P. Barton, Ward 6; Edward J. Mc-
Cabe, Ward 6; Patrick J. McDonough, Ward
6; Edmond J. McGrath, Ward 6; Francis I.
Reilly, Ward 6; Angelo Calaibrese, Ward 7:
John A. Cunningham, Ward 7; John Fleming,
Ward 7; Bernard Hayes, Ward 7; William A.
Hocking, Ward 7; John B. Lee, Jr., Ward 7;
Albert N. Newcomb, Jr., Ward 7; John F.
Tobin, Ward 7; Henry Trawinski, Ward 7;
John A. Warsowick, Ward 7; Jan Werbicki.
Ward 7; Mary B. Wiley, Ward 8; Hardy
Blackwell, Ward 9; Albert Chislett, Ward 9;
Joseph A. Fagrey, Ward 9; James Horton,
Ward 9; Thomas J. Johnson, Ward 9; John
McDaniels, Ward 9; Willie J. Miles, Ward 9;
Jessie C. Talbert, Ward 9.
Carl H. Kimpinsky. Ward 10: Donald J.
MacDonald, Ward 10: Christie W. Tsina, Ward
10; Allan Barnett, Ward 11; Peter H. Carroll,
Ward 11; James H. Daley, Ward 11; Albert
L. Dastous, Ward 11; Andrew T. Halpin,
Ward 11; Clarence Jefferson, Ward 11; Helen
G. Stevens, Ward 11; Luther B. Johnson, Jr.,
Ward 12; James I. Murrell, Ward 12; Leonard
Robbins, Ward 12; Sallie M. Smith, Ward 12;
Henry A. Webb, Ward 12; Henry Czyrklis,
Ward 13; Thomas F. Flaherty, Ward 13;
Michael Hegarty, Ward 13; Jeremiah J. Hyde.
Ward 13; Anthony M. Little, Ward 13; John
J. McCabe, Ward 13; Sidney D. Akell, Ward
14; Louis S. Block, Ward 14; Bertram Bloom,
Ward 14; Erwin Clayton, Ward 14; Henia
Epel, Ward 14; Cy Gerber, Ward 14; Robert
Goldstein, Ward 14; Paul Kaufman, Ward 14;
Daniel F. Keefe, Ward 14; Joseph Land, Ward
14; Harold Ploof, Ward 14; Nathan Shoib,
Ward 14; Nathan Shuman, Ward 14; Greta
Wiseblatt, Ward 14; Melvin Young, Ward 14;
Leo P. Coyne, Ward 15; James E. Cussen, 3rd,
Ward 15; Joseph P. Dankese, Ward 15; George
L. Gallagher, Ward 15; Thomas R. Hawko,
Ward 15; George W. Kitchell, Ward 15; Edith E.
Malone, Ward 15; Michael J. Moroney, Ward
15; John W. Pidgeon, Ward 15; Mary Tosone,
Ward 15; Coleman J. Anderson, Ward 16;
William J. Farrell, Ward 16; Patrick F. Foley,
Ward 16; Virginia M. Hackett, Ward 16; Mau-
rice T. Harrington, Ward 16; Frederick C.
Leonard, Ward 16; Donald A. McLellan, Ward
16; Joseph A. Rhilinger, Ward 16; Catherine
M. Weitz, Ward 16.
Norman Cousins, Ward 17; Francis X.
Crowley, Ward 17; Frederick F. Redgate, Ward
17; Edward P. Baressi, Ward 18; Beatrice L.
Blain, Ward 18; Jiames G. Farrell, Ward 18;
Charles Luke, Ward 18; Robert F. Maher,
Ward 18; Richard Occhiolini, Ward 18; Jean
E. O'Donnell, Ward 18; Leo J. Orsi, Ward 18;
Joseph Pearlman, Ward 18; Robert D. Pero,
Ward 18; Arthur J. Savage, Ward 18; Mary R.
Scaccia, Ward 18; Charles J. Small, Ward 18;
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Hedlev T. Waugh, Ward IS: Winifred M.
Allen, Ward 19; Dominic F. Carriuolo, Ward
19; Francis J. Coughlin, Ward 19; John J.
Gill, Ward 19; John Joyce, Ward 19; Stephen
J. McCarthy, Ward 19; Patrick O'Brien, Ward
19; Marie L. Pureell, Ward 19; William An-
dersen, Ward 20; Evelyn S. Ben-way, Ward 20;
Laurence J. Brown, Ward 20; Anthony L.
Catalano, Ward 20; Anthony Ciliberto, Ward 20;
Joseph F. Cronin, Ward 20; Vincent P.
D'Antuono, Ward 20; Guy DeMiglio, Ward 20;
John J. Donovan, Ward 20; Leslie M. Henry,
Ward 20; James E. McDonald, Ward 20;
Elinor E. Sullivan, Ward 20; Michael F.
Sweeney, Ward 20; Theodore Wagner, Ward
20; Patricia A. Cone, Ward 21; Virginia P.
Hillman, Ward 21; Angelo Landi, Ward 21;
John Lyons, Ward 21; Dwight S. Strong,
Ward 21; Robert P. Thorp, Ward 21; Andrew
J. Condon, Ward 22; Chester A. Dimick, Ward
22; Samuel B. Dinerman, Ward 22; Robert M.
Johnson, Ward 22; Donald H. Mattos, Ward
22: Percy W. Oliver, Ward 22; Edward T.
Shea, Ward 22; William F. Sullivan, Ward 22.
RESURFACING AVENUE LOUIS PASTEUR.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, August 24, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communication from
the Commissioner of Public Works concerning
your order of August 14, 1961, relative to the
resurfacing of Avenue Louis Pasteur.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
August 18, 1961.
Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to the following City
Council order dated August 14, 1961:
"Ordered, That the Commissioner of Public
Works be requested, through his Honor the
Mayor, to resurface Avenue Louis Pasteur."
This is to advise that subject street is in-
cluded in our reconstruction program and will
be resurfaced before the end of the construc-
tion season.
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
Placed on file.
CERTAIN INFORMATION TO DEVELOP-
ERS AT NEW YORK STREETS PROJ-
ECT AREA.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, August 16, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication from the
Development Administrator of the Boston Re-
development Authority concerning the order
adopted by your Honorable Body on May 8,
1961, relative to the status of available land in
the New York Streets Project area.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
To: Mayor John F. Collins.
From: Edward J. Logue, Development Ad-
ministrator, Boston Redevelopment Au-
thority.
Subject: Present Status of New York Streets.
Dear Mayor Collins:
This is in reply to the City Council request
of May 8 concerning the price, parcel size,
and other terms at which land in the New
York Streets Project area is available. At
present there is only one tract of land left
available in the New York Streets area. It
consists of 43,841 square feet and is bounded
by Washington street, Motte street, and Har-
rison avenue.
The Cerel-Druker Redevelopment Corpora-
tion are permitted to sell land per se, but they
are willing and eager to build for a suitable
tenant on a lease-hack basis or build a package
deal and sell the completed package.
In connection with the foregoing, Councillor
Foley offered the following:
Moved, That the order be remanded to the
Boston Redevelopment Authority for the pur-
pose of obtaining an answer as to the terms
upon which, the specific terms upon which
land is available in the New York Streets
Project area.
The motion was carried.
AMENDING COOPERATION AGREEMENT
WITH BOSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, August 21, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
To meet the conditions imposed by section
IS of the United States Housing Act of 1937
(as amended by section 301 of the Housing
Act of 1949) for federal assistance with respect
to eight thousand units of low-rent housing
in Boston, the Cooperation Agreement set
forth in the printed record of the City
Council's meeting on February 20, 1950, was
executed by the City of Boston and the Boston
Housing Authority on March 9, 1950. On
October 8, 1958, after section 403 of the Hous-
ing Act of 1954 had amended federal law by
adding a subsection (j) to section 10 of the
United States Housing Act of 1937 so as to
make subsequent low-rent housing projects
self-liquidating, the City and the Authority
revised the March 9, 1950', agreement by ex-
ecuting the amendment appearing in the
printed record of the City Council's meeting
on January 2'8, 1957.
The basic object of this amendment was to
provide, with respect to projects for which
an annual contributions contract had not been
executed between the Authority and the Public
Housing Administration prior to August 2,
1954, that —
"(1) After payment in full of all obli-
gations of the Authority in connection with
such Project for which any annual con-
tributions are pledged, and until the total
amount of annual contributions paid by the
PHA in respect to such Project has been
repaid (a) all receipts in connection with
such Project in excess of expenditures neces-
sary for management, operation, mainte-
nance, or financing, and for reasonable re-
serves therefor, shall be paid annually to
the PHA and to the City on behalf of the
local public bodies which have contributed
to such Project in the form of tax exemption
or otherwise, in proportion to the aggregate
contribution which the PHA and such local
public bodies have made to such Project,
and (to) no debt in respect to such Project,
except for necessary expenditures for such
Project, shall be incurred by the Authority;
"(2) If, at any time, such Project or
any part thereof is sold, such sale shall be
to the highest responsible bidder after ad-
vertising, or at fair market value as ap-
proved by the PHA, and the proceeds of
such sale together with any reserves, after
application to any outstanding debt of the
Authority in respect to such Project, shall
be paid to the PHA and to the City on be-
half of local public bodies as provided in
clause (a) of subparagraph (1) of this
paragraph 10; provided, that the amounts
to be paid to the PHA and on behalf of the
local public bodies shall not exceed their
respective total contribution to such Project;"
Subsection (e) of section 206 of the Housing
Act of 1961 has just repealed the aforesaid
subsection (j) upon which the amendment
was based, but without affecting the amend-
ment. As the enclosed letter from the Chair-
man of the Boston Housing Authority calls to
attention, if the city is to have these "recap-
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ture" rights with respect to projects hereafter
constructed under this subsisting cooperation
agreement, the Public Housing Administration
is insisting on similar rights in connection
with such projects, and the Boston Housing-
Authority has voted that PHA should have
such similar rights. Transmitted herewith is
an order which I recommend that you adopt
to enable me to endorse the city's concurrence
upon the Authority's request.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Boston Housing Authority,
August 8, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Re: Additional 1,000 Units, Project Mass-
2-C.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
On March 9, 1950, the Authority and the
City of Boston entered into a Cooperation
Agreement, so called, relative to new projects
initiated under the Housing Act of 1949. This
Cooperation Agreement related to approximate-
ly 8,000 units, which it was intended to build
during the subsequent years.
The Housing Act of 1954 amended the United
States Housing Act to include the so-called
"recapture clause." Under the provisions of
this amendment Housing Authorities must
repay Public Housing Administration and the
municipalities in which they are organized for
their contributions to the project. In the case
of Public Housing Administration such con-
tributions are cash. In the case of the
municipality the contribution is exemption
from "ad valorem" taxes. Such repayment
is to be made out of the net receipts of the
projects in any year after the bonds issued
to develop the project have all been paid, or
out of the proceeds of the sale of the project.
The earliest year for complete retirement of
bonds for any one project is 1990.
This provision of the Housing Act of 1954
was made applicable to projects for which no
annual contributions contract had been en-
tered into prior to August 2, 1954, between the
Authority and Public Housing Administration.
Our Cooperation Agreement with the City of
Boston, referred to above, was amended also
to include the so-called "recapture clause."
The Housing Act of 1961 repealed the "re-
capture clause" and such repealer is effective
June 30, 1961. It is not retroactive. Hence
any project which has not been covered by
an annual contributions contract prior to
June 30, 1961, is not subject to the language
of the provision. The Authority's additional
1,000 units have not yet been covered by an
annual contributions contract and hence will
be such as to which the "recapture clause" will
not apply.
However, the Cooperation Agreement re-
ferred to above still has the language of the
"•recapture clause" contained in it and the
City of Boston has, of course, the rights de-
scribed therein under that agreement. If the
city is to have these rights, Public Housing
Administration, of course, wants similar rights.
The Preliminary Loan Contract, which has
been signed and approved by the Authority,
the Mayor, and the State Housing Board, is
now awaiting signature at Public Housing
Administration. That agency has indicated it
will not sign the contract until the matter of
the "recapture clause" in connection with the
1,000 units is disposed of, i.e., either by the
city amending the Cooperation Agreement
again to exclude the 1,000 units from the pro-
visions of the "recapture clause" language or
to approve the request of the local Authority,
that they be included in such provisions and
that Public Housing Administration have
similar rights.
At its meeting of August 2, 1961, the Au-
thority voted that it continue the repayment
provisions in the Cooperation Agreement in
connection with the 1,000 units and to request
Public Housing Administration to insert
similar provisions in the annual contributions
contract, or contracts, which may be entered
into relative to such units. It further voted
to request the Mayor and City Council to con-
cur in such request to the Public Housing
Administration.
If such action on the part of the Authority
meets with your approval, I submit herewith
a form of resolution which may be adopted
by the City Council. This resolution, in its
form, has the approval of Public Housing Ad-
ministration and will satisfy that agency if
adopted as submitted.
Inasmuch as Public Housing Administra-
tion has indicated it will not advance any
funds to the Authority for surveys and plan-
ning until this matter has been acted upon,
it is recommended that action be taken at the
earliest meeting possible.
Very truly yours,
Edward D. Hassan, Chairman.
Whereas, The City of Boston (hereinafter
called the "City") and the Boston Housing
Authority (hereinafter called the "Authority")
on March 9, 1950, entered into a certain Co-
operation Agreement providing for aid and
cooperation with respect to low-rent housing
projects to be developed and operated by the
Authority with the financial assistance of the
Public Housing Administration (hereinafter
called "PHA"); and
Whereas, The City and the Authority
amended said Cooperation Agreement on Oc-
tober 3, 1958, so as to provide that in respect
to any project for which no annual contribu-
tions contract has been entered into prior to
August 2, 1954, between the Authority and
the PHA, the Authority would repay to the
PHA and the City on behalf of the local public
bodies which have contributed to such project
in proportion to the aggregate contribution
which the PHA and the local public bodies
have made to such project at the times and
from the funds therein described; and
Wihereas, Such repayment provisions were
required by section 10 (j) of the United States
Housing Act of 1937, as added by the Housing
Act of 1954, which section 10 (j) has been
repealed effective June 30, 1961, by the Hous-
ing Act of 1961; and
Whereas, The Authority proposes to under-
take under said Cooperation Agreement the
development and operation of one or more ad-
ditional low-rent housing projects to be covered
by one or more annual contributions contracts
made with the PHA on or after June 30,
1961; and
Whereas, The Authority desires the afore-
said repayment provisions in the Cooperation
Agreement to apply to such additional proj-
ects and has voted to request the PHA to
include similar provisions in the annual con-
tributions contracts to be executed by the
Authority and the PHA with respect to such
additional projects;
Ordered, That the City concur in such re-
quest and that the Mayor be, ar.d he hereby is,
authorized and empowered to execute in the
name and behalf of the City all instruments
or endorsements necessary to effectuate such
concurrence.
Referred to the Committee on Public Hous-
ing.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committees named, viz.:
Claims.
Raymond H. Berlo, to be reimbursed as result
of execution issued against him as an em-
ployee of the Police Department.
Rita Campo, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect on Webster place.
Frank B. Cianci, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by street sweeper.
Henry M. Finn, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 99-103 Portland street,
caused by broken water pipe.
Daniel P. Gill, refund on permit for member-
ship in George Wright Golf Club.
Mary E. Gillis, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at No. 8 or
No. 9 Park street.
William H. Hillier, to be reimbursed as
result of two executions issued against him
as an employee of the Police Department.
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Thomas and Annie R. Howitt, for compen-
sation for damage to property caused by land
taking for widening corner of Tiveiton and
Lorna roads.
Joseph J. Innello, for compensation for
damage to car caused by an alleged defect on
Saratoga street at Teragram street.
Mrs. M. LaCritz, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by fire apparatus.
Edmund M. Sweeney, for compensation for
damage to car caused by an alleged defect at
1924 Beacon street.
Licenses.
Petition of Eastern Massachusetts Street
Railway Company for license to operate motor
vehicles from Lawrence to Haymarket square
over Maffa Way, Sullivan square, Main street,
elevated overpass at Sullivan square, Ruther-
ford avenue, City square, Washington Street
North.
PETITIONS FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petitions of Daniel R. Emery, Everett A.
Flaherty, Charles J. Fleming, Anthony B.
Jerzylo, Edward B. Keyes, Arthur J. Logan,
John J. McDonough, Gerard D. Murphy, John
F. Noonan, Walter E. O'Hearn, John H.
O'Neill, Lloyd C. Phillips, Joseph F. Pishkin,
Thomas C. Reardon, William J. Walsh, Jr.,
members of the Fire Department, for indem-
nification for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses.
Petitions of John J. Devine and Henry
Dionne, retired members of the Fire Depart-
ment, for indemnification for hospital, medical
and surgical expenses.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Claims.
Coun. HLNES in the chair.
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE DEPART-
MENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held on
September 6, on petition of the Metropolitan
Transit Authority, for license to operate
motor vehicles over the following routes :
Meridian street, between Chelsea line and
Maverick square, East Boston; Condor street,
between Meridian street and Border street;
Border street, between Condor street and Fal-
con street; Falcon street, between Border
street and Meridian street; Paris street, be-
tween Meridian street and Sumner street;
Sumner street, between Paris street and
Maverick square; Lexington street, between
Meridian street and East Eagle street; East
Eagle street, between Lexington street and
Chelsea street; Chelsea street, between Chelsea
line and Bennington street; Bennington street,
between Revere line and Meridian street.
Placed on file.
ABSENCE OF MAYOR.
Notice was received from the Mayor of his
absence from the city, August 25 to September
6, 1961.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF RONALD P. COYNE.
Notice was received from the Health Depart-
ment of the appointment of Ronald P. Coyne
as temporary environmental sanitation in-
spector.
Placed on file.
NOTICE OF INTEREST IN CONTRACT.
Four notices were received from Col. Max-
well B. Grossman, member of Boston Finance
Commission, of his interest in four contracts
of the Massachusetts Envelope Company to
supply the City of Boston with envelopes.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONFIRMA-
TIONS.
Coun. HI'NES, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
Report on appointment by the Mayor (re-
ferred August 14) of John F. Panica, Jr., as
constable with authority to serve civil process
upon filing of bond for term ending April 30,
1962 — recommending that the appointment be
confirmed.
The report was accepted and the appoint-
ment was confirmed.
INTERIM REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE.
Coun. SULLIVAN, Chairman of the Com-
mittee on Appropriations and Finance, sub-
mitted the following interim report relative
to the proposed $5 million extraordinary re-
pair loan (referred July 31):
Final committee recommendations and action
of the $5 million extraordinary repair loan
awaits the satisfactory answering of the fol-
lowing questions:
'1. Administration's position on proposed
modernization of Police Headquarters in light
of BRA statement of August 14, 1961. (BRA
concurred with proposed expenditures "with
the exception of the proposed modernization
of Police Headquarters, should a new head-
quarters be constructed in the Government
Center Project Area.")
2. Does administration believe that the
state must pay one third the cost of repairs
to Suffolk County Court House or is special
legislation necessary? Will such legislation be
filed if needed?
3. Have projects as finally submitted by
department heads been screened to determine
if all qualify within the purposes of the legis-
lative enabling act? (For remodeling, recon-
structing, or making extraordinary improve-
ments or repairs to buildings owned by said
city.)
4. Have department requests been verified
through an independent check by the Adminis-
trative Services Department?
5. Have factors of life expectancy of the
building and impact of urban redevelopment
been weighed in all projects where major ex-
penditures have been proposed?
6. Are Health Department and Penal In-
stitutions Department projects to be included
in this program? If so, what specific work is
to be included? If not, how is the remaining
$60,000 to be allocated?
7. Statement of the procedures which will
govern the administration and allocation of
the $5,000,000 when approved.
The interim report was accepted.
STATEMENT OF COUN. CONNOLLY.
Coun. CONNOLLY, upon receiving unani-
mous consent to make a statement, stated that
he hoped before the Council adjourned, to
have the opportunity to go into Executive
Session; that there were matters before the
Council having to do with appropriations
which should be acted upon.
The Chair said that the matter of an Ex-
ecutive Session would be taken up later.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
HOUSING.
Coun. IANNELLA, for the Committee on
Public Housing, submitted the following:
Report on order (referred August 14) re-
questing opinion of Corporation Counsel re
power of Council to summons members of the
Boston Housing Authority — that the same
ought to pass.
The report was accepted and the order was
passed.
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Edward H. Dolan
(referred July 24) to be reimbursed as a
result of an execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Public Works Department, Highway Division
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That the sum of fifty dollars ($50)
be allowed and paid to Edward H. Dolan, in
reimbursement for amount of execution issued
against him on account of his acts as an em-
ployee of the Public Works Department, High-
way Division, said sum to be charged to the
appropriation for Executions of Court, Dam-
age Claims and Reimbursements.
2. Report on petition of Arthur J. Ken-
nedy (referred July 10) to be reimbursed as a
result of an execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an. employee of the
Parks and Recieation Department — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of two hundred
eighty-four dollars sixty-two cents ($284.62)
be allowed and paid to Arthur J. Kennedy, in
reimbursement for amount of execution issued
against him on account of his acts as an em-
ployee of the Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment, said sum to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
3. Report on petition of Joseph L. Gorham
(referred July 24) to be reimbursed as a
result of two executions issued against him
on account of his acts as an employee of the
Police Department, Division 4 — recommending
passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of five hundred dol-
lars ($500) be allowed and paid to Joseph L.
Gorham, in reimbursement for amount of two
executions issued against him on account of
his acts as an employee of the Police Depart-
ment, Division 4, said sum to be charged to
the appropriation for Executions of Court,
Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HOSPITALS.
Coun. LANGONE, Chairman of the Com-
mittee on Hospitals, submitted the following:
Report of inspection at Long Island Hos-
pital on August 16, 1961. Results of inspec-
tion were as follows: The hospital was found
to be well maintained and the patients seemed
satisfied with the treatment received at the
hospital. Every facility at the hospital was
visited and inspected. The kitchens and wards
were well policed. Patients appeared clean
and well kept and there did not seem to be
any dissatisfaction among the patients.
According to one of the patients who had
worked in the city prior to his being at Long
Island Hospital, as a food superintendent, the
food was excellent.
Recreation facilities were plentiful, patients
have movies several times a week and on oc-
casions outside groups present variety shows
at the recreation hall. There are television
sets in every ward for nonambulatory patients.
Volunteer groups from the various parishes
and societies make weekly visits with gifts,
cigars, etc.
The hospital is easily accessible from Boston
by buses from Fields Corner Station paid for
by the city and the causeway by auto. There
are frequent opportunities for relatives of
patients to visit. There is a need, however,
for additional space at the hospital to accom-
modate the waiting list of chronically-ill peo-
ple now being cared for at private nursing
homes and the City Hospital.
The cost of maintaining a patient at the
Long Island Hospital is approximately $10 a
day. At the City Hospital the cost is ap-
proximately $35 per day. At privately-owned
chronic hospitals the city is paying $15 to $20
per day for each patient.
There are 550 chronic patients at the Long
Island Hospital and there are 350 chronic
patients at private hospitals paid for by the
city. Therefore, with the construction of ad-
ditional facilities at Long Island Hospital,
there would be an annual savings of from
$350,000 to $400,000.
There is an abundance of space at Long
Island for this needed expansion. The Army
facility known as Fort Strong is now under
the control of the city and could be used for
this expansion. There is also a need for more
help, particularly male nurses, to transport
patients.
The report was accepted.
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Executive Com-
mittee, submitted the following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred July 10) authorizing sale to Abra-
ham Wilson of obsolete items of machinery
and equipment at the old Boston Technical
High School — recommending that the order
ought to pass.
Coun. HINES in the chair.
The report was accepted and the foregoing
order was passed.
Coun. CONNOLLY in the chair.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
PUBLIC LANDS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Public
Lands, submitted the following:
1. Report on the message of the Mayor
and order (referred December 27, 1960) for
sale of land and buildings at 32 Walnut street,
Dorchester, to Parklane Realty, Inc. — recom-
mending that the order be amended by strik-
ing out in the fourth paragraph thereof the
words: "Said instrument shall contain a pro-
vision that the purchaser shall within one
year of delivery of said instrument expend the
sum of approximately $150,000 for the purpose
of removing the existing structure and con-
structing on the site a branch bank and office
building" and substituting in the place thereof
the following: "Said instrument shall contain
a provision that the purchaser shall within
two months from the date of delivery of said
instrument cause the existing building to be
razed, and (1) shall within one year from
said date of delivery expend the sum of ap-
proximately $55,000 for the purpose of razing
the existing structure and constructing on the
site an office building, or (2) shall within, one
year from said date of delivery expend the
sum of approximately $150,000 for the pur-
pose of constructing on the site and on such
additional land as the purchaser may acquire
a bank and/or office building"; the Committee
on Public Lands further recommends that the
order be amended by adding at the end there-
of the following: "That the delivery of such
deed shall be accepted by the purchaser and
payment made to the City as provided within
six months from date of the adoption of this
order, otherwise this order to be of no effect."
The report of the committee was accepted.
On motion of Councillor McDonough the
order and the proposed amendment were re-
ferred to the Executive Committee.
In connection with the foregoing, Councillor
Hines offered the following:
Moved, That the Chair notify Corporation
Counsel Mr. Arthur Coffey and his assistant.
Mr. McDermott, that their presence is desired
before the Executive Committee of the City
Council forthwith, this afternoon.
The motion was carried.
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PBBMM1NARY OIITY ELECTION, SEP-
TEMBER 26, 1961.
Coun. MCDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That meetings of the citizens of
this city qualified to vote for city officers be
held at the several polling places designated
for the purpose by the Board of Election Com-
missioners on Tuesday, September 26, 1961,
for a preliminary election, to give in their
votes for not more than nine candidates for
the office of City Councillor, and not more
than five candidates for the office of School
Committeeman.
The polls at said meetings shall be opened
at eight o'clock a.m. and closed at eight o'clock
P.M.
Ordered, That the City Clerk be hereby
directed to give notice of said meetings ac-
cording to law.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
APPOINTMENTS TO CLERK OF COMMIT-
TEES DEPARTMENT.
Coun. McDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That effective August 30, 1961, the
following-named persons be, and hereby are,
appointed in the service of the Clerk of Com-
mittees Department to the positions set
against their respective names, until the fh-st
Wednesday of October, 1961, at the salaries
in effect for them on August 29, 1961 :
Francis R. Burke, temporary clerk.
Agnes G. Dinsmore, temporary clerk-recep-
tionist.
Edmund T. Doyle, Jr., temporary clerk.
Michael A. Flynn, temporary clerk.
Anthony Marmo, temporary clerk.
Jeanne Silver, temporary clerk-stenogra-
. pher.
Thomas N. Travers, temporary clerk.
Arthur Vaughn, temporary clerk.
Frances B. Winn, temporary clerk.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. HARRY
BLAKE.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Resolved, That on this day, the 28th of
August, 1961, the Boston City Council in its
formal meeting assembled, extends its con-
gratulations to Mr. Harry Blake on the oc-
casion, of his 75th birthday.
The City Council is happy to observe, on
behalf of itself and the people of Boston, that
in the long history of our famous and beloved
city few men have attained the respect, af-
fection, and praise which are his on this day.
Ever zealous in the promotion of his city's
welfare; ever unselfish and industrious on be-
half of charity and the civic good, his life
has earned him the accolade of an outstanding
and foremost Bostonian.
Ad Multos Annos.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
Coun. McDONOUGH in the chair.
RECONSTRUCTION OF WELLSMERE
ROAD.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Ordered, That the Public Works Commis-
sioner give priority on the street reconstruc-
tion list of Wellsmere road, Wards 18 and 20,
and repair water and sewer lines on this
street as soon as possible; and be it
Ordered, That a report be made to the City
Council within three weeks from this date.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
CONSTRUCTION OF WEST END LIBRARY.
Coun. IANNELLA offered the following:
Ordered. That the Trustees of the Library
of the City of Boston specify in writing
within one week from the passage of this
order:
1. Whether or not a new library will be
constructed in the West End.
2. Date said construction will start.
3. Date said library will be completed.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
WAGES PAID BY BOSTON HOUSING
AUTHORITY.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Ordered, That the Boston Housing Authority
specify within one week from the date hereof,
whether or not the rates of wages and fees
paid by the Authority to draftsmen, laborers,
and mechanics are not less than those deter-
mined by the Commissioner of Labor and
Industries; and specify further whether said
rates of wages and fees are not less than 80
per cent of the prevailing wage in accordance
with sections 26 and 27 of chapter 149 of the
General Laws; and specify further what wages
the Authority is currently paying to mechanics,
laborers, and draftsmen and whether or not
said wages conform to existing law.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
INSTALL PUBLIC TRASH RECEPTACLES.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Whereas, There is in preparation a cleanup
drive for Boston via the mechanism of a
representative civic committee;
Whereas, No representative citizens' com-
mittee can succeed without complete support
of the Public Works Department of the City
of Boston;
Whereas, There is clearly a drastically in-
adequate supply of public trash receptacles in
the City of Boston;
Whereas, There is presently massive citizen
interest in attempting to achieve a clearier
Boston;
Resolved, That the City Council respect-
fully requests his Honor the Mayor to direct
the Public Works Commissioner to procure
on an emergency basis a sufficient number of
public trash receptacles to locate one trash
can immediately at every spot in the city,
where required.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
RECLASSIFICATION STUDY OF EM-
PLOYEES.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Be it Resolved, That the Director of Ad-
ministrative Services and the Supervisor of
Personnel be requested to appear before the
Executive Committee of the Boston City Coun-
cil, September 11, 1961, at 3 P.M., for the
purpose of discussing the delay in forwarding
to the City Council the necessary appropria-
tion orders for activating a reclassification
study for employees of the City of Boston
and the County of Suffolk.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO FURNISH ECONOMIC FEASIBIL-
ITY REPORT.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Be it Resolved, The City Council requests
the Boston Redevelopment Authority to fur-
nish it copies of the latest economic feasibility
report on (1) the Government Project area;
(2) the Washington Park Project area, and
(3) the Roxbury Renewal Project area.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
AUGUST 28, 1961
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NAMING SQUARE IN HONOR OF JOHN
P. BONNER.
Coun. SULLIVAN offered the following:
Ordered, That the Committee to Memorialize
Veterans be requested, through his Honor the
Mayor, to name the intersection of Royal
street and Coolidge road in Allston, Ward 22,
in honor of John Patrick Bonner who gave
his life while in the service of his country
during World War II.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
THE NEXT MEETING.
On motion of Councillor Hines, the Council
voted that when it adjourn, it be to meet on
Monday, September 11, 1961, at 2 P.M.
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
TO PREPARE DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Be it Resolved, That the Trustees of the
Massachusetts General Hospital be requested
to analyze the activities presently carried on
in the buildings now composing the Massachu-
setts General Hospital complex, segregating
those activities, insofar as possible, which
could be separately housed and which if sepa-
rately housed could properly be taxed by the
City of Boston; be it further
Resolved, That a development plan be pre-
pared presuming the unified development of a
plot bounded by North Grove street, Fruit
street and Cambridge street and Charles street,
as a taxable medical center with auxiliary
services, presuming the erection of a parking
facility by the City of Boston along Cambridge
street; be it further
Resolved, That said study be completed be-
fore December 1, 1961, so that necessary
legislation might be introduced.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Connolly, the Coun-
cil voted to take a recess at 5 p.m., subject
to the call of the chair. The members re-
assembled in the Council Chamber and were
called to order by President McDONOUGH
at 5.48 P.M.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Executive Com-
mittee, submitted the following:
1. Report on the message of the Mayor and
order (referred August 14) for transfer of
appropriation of $60,000 from Public Works
Department, Personal Services, to the appro-
priation for Snow Removal — recommending
that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted and the order was
passed, yeas 7, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Hines,
Kerrigan, Langone, McDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
2. Report on the message of the Mayor and
order (referred August 14) for transfer of
appropriation of $80,000 from Reserve Fund
to the appropriation for Fire Department,
Land, Land for Temporary Fire Station at
Green and Chardon Streets, Boston — recom-
mending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted and the order was
read once and passed, yeas 7, nays 0.
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Hines,
Kerrigan, Langone, McDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
The order was assigned for 14 days for final
action.
3. Report on the message of the Mayor and
order (referred August 14) for transfer of
appropriation of $65,000 from the appropria-
tion for Interest on Temporary Loans to the
appropriation for Fire Department, Buildings
and Improvements, Temporary Fire Station
at Green and Chardon Streets, Boston — rec-
ommending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted and the order was
passed, yeas 7, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Hines,
Kerrigan, Langone, McDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
4. Report on the message of the Mayor and
order (referred August 14) for change in
grade allocation for messenger and clerical
assistant in the Supreme Judicial Court —
recommending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted and the order was
passed.
Adjourned at 5.52 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Hines, to meet on Monday, September
11, 1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
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MY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings ot City Council.
Monday, September 11, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held in
the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President MoDONOUGH in the chair. Absent,
Councillors Hines and Iannella.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFTN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Almighty God, Thou art the source of all
public authority and also the Judge of those
who hold it. We pi-ay for these who hold a
post of power in this city. These are among
the first citizens of the city; may their pas-
sion for humble service, their devotion to the
people merit the place of preferment; may
the privileges, the prestige, and the publicity
of the office never deter them from their high
ideal of humble, honest service. Our great
God, You have shared Thy power and Thy
authority with these councillors; share with
them for this day and every day to follow Thy
grace, Thy direction, Thy help. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION FOR
SNOW REMOVAL.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, September 11, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I! submit herewith an order providing for
the transfer of $25,000 from the appropriation
for Public Works Department, 1, Personal
Services, to the appropriation for Snow Re-
moval, and a letter from the Commissioner of
Public Works explaining the reasons therefor.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the
accompanying order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
September 6, 1961.
Hon, John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
In order to pay in full all outstanding obli-
gations in the snow removal account, the sum
of $25,000 must be transferred from other
sources.
A surplus in the Personal Services item of
the Public Works Department budget of $25,000
may be transferred to cover the existing
deficit in the snow removal account.
Respectfully,
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
Ordered, That in accordance with the pro-
visions of section 3'B of chapter 486 of the
Acts of 1909, as amended by chapter 604 of
the Acts of 1941, the City Auditor be, and
hei-eby is, authorized to transfer:
From the appropriation for Public Works
Department, 1, Personal Services, $25,000, to
the appropriation for Snow Removal, $25,000,
Referred to the Executive Committee.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION TO AD-
MINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, September 11, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith an order for the transfer
of $35,000 from the Reserve Fund to Admin-
istrative Services Department, Administrative
Division, together with a letter from the
Director explaining the reasons therefor.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the
accompanying order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Administrative Services Department,
September 11, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
My dear Mr. Mayor:
I have recently had a conference with
Thomas L. Jacobs of the J. L. Jacobs & Co.,
Consultants in Public Administration and Fi-
nance, relative to conducting a survey to
review the classification and compensation
plans of the City of Boston and County of
Suffolk.
This review would primarily assure that all
positions therein are properly classified and
that the plan is up to date in all respects.
Secondly, concurrently a survey would be con-
ducted of the prevailing salaries and wages in
the Boston area, in order to re-evaluate the
individual classes of positions, and to deter-
mine such adjustments as may be required in
our present compensation plan.
I feel this review is long overdue. The
original plan was established in 1952. It is
the practice of most large cities throughout
the country to conduct such reviews and ad-
justments every five years.
The cost of this survey and review of the
classification and compensation plans would
be $35,000. This money may be provided by
a transfer from the Reserve Fund.
Respectfully,
Henry A. Scagnoli, Director.
Ordered, That in accordance with the pro-
visions of section 3B of chapter 486 of the
Acts of 1909, as amended by chapter 604 of
the Acts of 1941, the City Auditor be, and
hereby is, authorized to transfer:
From the appropriation for Reserve Fund,
$35,000, to the appropriation for Administra-
tive Services Department, Administrative Di-
vision, 2, Contractual Services, $35,000.
In connection with the foregoing, Councillor
Foley offered the following:
Moved, That a publicly advertised hearing
on this matter be held by the Executive Com-
mittee, and that the Executive Committee be
requested, if possible, to report on this matter
within one month's time.
The motion was carried.
The foregoing message and order were re-
ferred to the Executive Committee.
AMENDMENT OF BUILDING CODE
RE CONSTRUCTION OF FALL-OUT
SHELTERS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of tbe Mayor, September 8, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communication from
the Building Commissioner concerning the
amendment of the Building Code of the City
of Boston to permit more flexibility in the
individual construction of fall-out shelters.
In order that our Building Code may keep
abreast of the changing times, I respectfully
recommend early adoption of the ordinance
transmitted herewith.
Respectfully.
John F. Collins, Mayor.
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City of Boston,
Building Department,
September 11, 1961.
To His Honor the Mayor of the City of
Boston and
The Honorable City Council of Said City.
Gentlemen :
With reference to the current desires of our
Federal Government via the National Civil De-
fense Agency to encourage the individual con-
struction of fall-out shelters for self-protection
from the many 'hazards of radio active fall-
out, our Building Code (chapter 479, Acts
of il9-38, as amended) does not permit con-
struction in- accordance with federally-approved
standards.
Since I believe it to be our desire to assist
the President in his program for civil defense,
I have attached hereto a proposed ordinance
amending our Buidling Code to permit more
flexibility in the construction of these shel-
ters. Under chapter 479 of the Acts of 193S,
section 10'5, as inserted by Chapter 217 of the
Acts of 1939, section 1, I hereby recommend
that the attached proposed ordinance be con-
sidered and passed.
Respectfully,
Robert E. York,
Building Commissioner.
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-One.
An Ordinance Further Amending Chapter 479
of the Acts of 1938, as Amended, by
Adding Thereto Part 34 to be Entitled —
"Fall-Out Shelters."
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows :
Section 3401. Fall-Out Shelters are hereby
defined as structures designed and intended to
afford reasonable protection against the radio
active fall out from any nuclear explosion
when said shelter is beyond the range of
diestruction of such nuclear explosion. Fall-
Out Shelters are not designed or intended to
afford protection from blast and radiation
effects of the nuclear explosion itself.
Section 3402. The provisions of Parts 2
■to 32, inclusive, of this Code shall not apply
to 'Fall-Out Shelters designed' for use by 10
or less persons.
Section 3403. Fall-Out Shelters shall equal
or exceed the minimum standards prescribed
by the National Civil Defense Agency as to
size, materials, thickness and strength of
materials, floor space requirements per person,
ventilation, and protection against radiation.
Section 3404. A Fall-Out Shelter con-
structed within or abutting an existing struc-
ture shall have at least one exit leading
directly from the shelter to the outside ground
surface without passing through the existing'
structure.
Section 340'5. Fall-Out Shelters shall not
be converted' to other uses unless they comply
with the Building Code in its entirety and
pertinent zoning regulations in. every respect
for such use.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION TO
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Coun. CONNOLLY called up, under un-
finished business, No. 1 on the Calendar,
viz.:
1. Order for transfer of appropriation of
$80,000 to Fire Department, land for tempo-
rary fire station at Green and Chardon streets.
On August 28, 1961, the foregoing order
was read once and1 passed, yeas 7, nays 0.
The order was given its second reading
and passage, yeas 7, nays 0.
Yeas — -Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Foley.
Kerrigan, Langone, McDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
MOTION TO ADJOURN.
Coun. CONNOLLY moived, as a mark of
respect for the Jewish holidays, that the
Council do mow adjourn.
The motion was carried.
Adjourned at 2.36 P.M., to meet on Monday,
September 18, 1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, September 18, 1961.
Regular ineeting of the City Council held in
the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 p.m., Presi-
dent McDONOUGH in the chair, and all the
members present.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to the
rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Great and Merciful God, Thy goodness never
fails. In this hour of our country's crisis, at this
time when men are bewildered by reason of the
doubt and the anxiety and uncertainty of life,
we humbly and confidently turn to Thee in Thy
greatness, to find the way for our hesitant foot-
steps. In this moment of prayer we make a sacred
covenant with Thee in which we offer to Thee
and in the service of our city, the very best, the
most honest, the personal sacrifice of our time,
and our talent and all else if need be, that the
blessings of liberty, of peace, and of prosperity
may be preserved for our people.
From Thee we ask that vision required for the
task, the revelation needed for our duties, the
courage demanded for such public service, so
that we may merit Thy divine benediction. This
we ask through Christ, Jesus, the Saviour of the
world.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to the
Flag.
SALE OF LAND TO W. F. SCHRAFFT & SONS
CORPORATION.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, Sept. 11, 19G1.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication received
|j<n. Martin F. Walsh, Commissioner of Parks
1 1 ( Recreation, relative to the sale of a strip of
iand containing approximately 16,400 square
feet to W. F. Schrafft & Sons Corporation at the
Ryan Playground, Charlestown.
The purpose of the acquisition by the company
is to provide better access to the rear of its build-
ings and to facilitate the delivery of merchandise
to and from the Schrafft plant.
I submit herewith an order authorizing the sale
of this land to the Schrafft Company for the sum
of $24,600 subject to certain conditions relating
to the relocation by the purchaser of structures
on the site, and recommend the adoption by your
Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Park Department, September 11, 1961.
To the Mayor and City Council.
Gentlemen:
The Parks and Recreation Commission have
had before them for some time the request of the
W. F. Schrafft & Sons Corporation, Charlestown,
for the purchase of a strip of land on Ryan Play-
ground, Charlestown, containing approximately
16,400 square feet. The most recent offer of the
Schrafft Corporation for the purchase of this
land is $24,600, $1.50 per square foot.
At a meeting of the Parks and Recreation
Commission held on Thursday, August 24,
it was unanimously voted that this particular
area of the playground is not needed for public
purposes, and accordingly the commission voted
unanimously to accept the offer of the Schrafft
Corporation conditioned upon the Schrafft Corpo-
ration agreeing to relocate the retaining wall,
together with the chain link fence, on the new
property line in accordance with the specifications
and direction of the Parks and Recreation Com-
missioner and the baseball backstop if this should
became necessary.
Respectfully,
Martin F. Walsh,
Commissioner of Parks and Recreation.
Whereas, The City of Boston is the owner in
fee of approximately sixteen thousand four hundred
(16,400) square feet of land, being a portion of the
Ryan Playground at Sullivan square, Charlestown
District of the City of Boston, hereinafter more
fully described; and
Whereas, The Parks and Recreation Commission
has determined that the said sixteen thousand
four hundred (16,400) square feet of land are no
longer required for public purposes; and
Whereas, W. F. Schrafft & Sons Corporation,
the owner of the abutting land, desires to pur-
chase said strip of land for the purpose of providing
a better means of access to its loading platforms;
now therefore it is hereby
Ordered, That the Mayor of the City of Boston
be, and he hereby is, authorized to sell at private
sale to W. F. Schrafft & Sons Corporation, a
corporation duly organized and existing under
the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
for not less than twenty-four thousand six hun-
dred (24,600) dollars, and to deliver an instru-
ment in writing conveying to the purchaser all
the City of Boston's right, title and interest in
and to a C3rtain parcel of land, being a portion of
the Ryan Playground bounded and described as
follows:
Northwesterly by land of the City of Boston
(Ryan Playground), six hundred fifty-three and
2/10 (653.2) feet; Northeasterly by Mystic
River, twenty-five (25) feet; Southeasterly by
land of W. F. Schrafft & Sons Corporation, six
hundred fifty-eight (658) feet; Southwesterly by
land of W. F. Schrafft & Sons Corporation, twenty-
five (25) feet, containing approximately sixteen
thousand four hundred (16,400) square feet.
The above-described parcel of land is shown on
a plan marked "Plan oiLand, Boston (Charles-
town), May 24, 1961, Joseph Selwyn, Civil Engi-
neer'.
And it is further ordered that any instrument
conveying the above-described parcel of land shall
contain a provision that the purchaser at its
own expense shall within one year of delivery of
a deed relocate the retaining wall, together with
a chain link fence, on the new property line and
backstop, if required, in accordance with the
specifications and direction of the Parks and
Recreation Commissioner.
And that for breach of condition, the City of
Boston shall have the right to enter upon the
prennjs and possess tha same as of its former
estate.
Such instrument shall also contain a provision
that the purchaser will accept delivery of deed
within six months of the effective date of this
order.
A certificate by the Mayor of Boston that the
above condition has been complied with shall
be conclusive.
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and re-
ferred to the committees named, viz.:
Claims.
Mary H. Agostine, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at 385 Summer
street, Boston.
A & E Paper Company, Inc., for compensation
for damage to property caused by break in water
pipe.
Arthur J. Batts, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in performance
of duty as employee of Public Works Depart-
ment, Water Division.
John V. Brennan, to be reimbursed as result of
execution issued against him on account of his
acts as employee of Public Works Department,
Sanitary Division.
Elizabeth Buffman, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect in Washington
Street at Codman square.
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Harold A. Carle, jr., to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in performance
ofdutj as employee of Fire Department.
John .). Chenette, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in performance
of duty as employee of Public Works Department,
Sanitary Division.
Arthur 10. Cox, to be reimbursed as result of
accident which occurred while in performance
of duty as employee of Fire Department.
Joseph L. Coyne, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in performance
of duty as employee of Public Works Department,
Water Division.
Diamond Parlor Furniture Company, for com-
pensation for damage to property at 149 Stamford
street, caused by employees of Water Division.
Frank DiCenzo, for compensation for damage
to property at 215 Eustis street, Roxbury, caused
by police officer.
Employers' Liability Assurance Corporation,
for compensation for damage to car of Cadillac
Automobile Company of Boston by police cruiser.
Floortown, to be reimbursed for seven cases
of rubber tile delivered to Courthouse and found
to be missing.
Joseph M. Hurley, for compensation for damage
to automobile, caused by City of Boston vehicle.
Georginia Jones, for compensation for damage
to car, caused by car of Public Works Department,
Sanitary Division. _
Francis J. Kane, to be reimbursed as result ot
three executions issued against him on account of
his acts as employee of School Department.
Dorothy Katarousky, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect at 300 Har-
rison avenue , Boston .
Haskell O. Kennedy, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in performance
of duty as employee of Police Department.
George L. Kustka, for compensation for damage
to car caused by an alleged defect in Dorchester
avenue.
George V. Leslie, for compensation for damage
to car caused by fire apparatus.
Edward Moore, to be reimbursed for expense
incurred in digging for water leak, at 31 Pleasant
street, Dorchester.
Raymond B. Morehouse, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of Fire Department.
Joseph V. Nagle, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in performance
of duty as employee of Public Works Department,
Sanitary Division.
Joseph V. Nagle, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in performance
of duty as employee of Public Works Department,
Sanitary Division.
Joseph V. Nagle, to be reimbursed as result of
accident which occurred while in performance of
duty as employee of Public Works Department,
Sanitary Division.
Joseph V. Nagle, to be reimbursed as result of
accident which occurred while in performance of
duty as employee of Public Works Department,
Sanitary Division.
John T. Nolan, to be reimbursed as result of
execution issued against him on account of his
acts as employee of Public Works Department,
Automotive Division.
Oil Heating Installations, Inc., for compensation
for damage to truck by truck of Fire Department.
Patrick J. O'Leary Building Company, Inc.,
to be reimbursed for building application filed in
error.
Roy E. Prout, to be reimbursed as result of
accident which occurred while in performance of
duty as employee of Police Department.
Charles S. Riordan, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in performance
of duty as employee of Public Works Department.
Ruth Robinson, for compensation for damage to
property at 12 Paxton street, Dorchester, caused
during sidewalk installation.
Shaw-Walker Company, for compensation for
damage to property at 132 Federal street, caused
by broken water main.
Abraham Tabachnick, for compensation for
damage to car by city truck.
Jennie Weiderhorn, to be reimbursed for expenses
incurred in digging for leak in water pipe at 20
Greendale road.
Joseph Weller, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect at 565 Washington
street.
Licenses.
Petitions for licenses to operate bowling alleys
on the Lord's day, viz.:
Arborway Bowlaway, Salvatore Cacciola, One
Boynton street, Jamaica Plain, Ward 11.
Blue Hill Bowlaway, Samuel Epstein, 7 Living-
stone street, Dorchester, Ward 12.
Bond Bowling and Billiards, Inc., Edward H.
Margolis, 615 Washington street, Ward 3.
Botta Corporation, Antonio Botta, 107 Cambridge
street, Ward 3; Botta Corporation, Antonio
Botta, 139 Brighton avenue, Allston, Ward 21.
Boylston Bowladrome, Inc., Morris Vigoda,
1260 Boylston street, Ward 5.
Broadway Recreation, Joseph W. Rubbicco,
448 West Broadway, South Boston, Ward 6.
Central Park Lanes, Angelo Vozzella, 10 Sara-
toga street, East Boston, Ward 1.
Columbia Billiard Company, Nicholas Cameles,
558 Columbia road, Dorchester, Ward 13.
Commonwealth Recreation Bowling Alleys,
Antonio Botta, 1105 Commonwealth avenue,
Ward 21.
Julius Covitz, 1231 Hyde Park avenue, Hyde
Park, Ward 18.
Egleston Bowlaway, Arthur Iorio, 3186 Washing-
ton street, Jamaica Plain, Ward 11.
Fenway Alleys, Leo J. Alford, 136 Massachu-
setts avenue, Ward 4.
428 Realty Corporation, Morey B. Siiva, 643
Warren street, Roxbury, Ward 12.
Grove Hall Recreation Center, Maurice C.
Smith, 466 Blue Hill avenue, Roxbury, Ward 12.
Hub Bowling Alleys, Mrs. Marie Kittrell, 216
Hanover street, Ward 3.
Huntington 55 Alleys, Inc., Edward H. Margolis,
253A Huntington avenue, Ward 4.
Hyde Park Bowling Alleys, Julius Covitz, 1226
Hyde Park avenue, Hyde Park, Ward 18.
Hyde Square Bowlaway, Inc., Angelo Iorio, 403
Centre street, Jamaica Plain, Ward 19.
Jamaica Bowlaway, Francis J. LaVasseur, 702A
Centre street, Jamaica Plain, Ward 19.
Kenmore Bowladrome, Inc., Morris Vigoda,
82 Lansdowne street, Ward 5.
Lucky Strike Bowladrome of Boston, Inc.,
Joseph Bonigli, 289 Adams street, Dorchestei,
Ward 16.
Mattapan Bowladrome, Samuel Orren, 1348 Blue
Hill avenue, Mattapan, Ward 18.
Maverick Gardens Bowladrome, Leonard Di-
Pietro, Winthrop Beach Bowlaway, Inc., 2 Maver-
ick square, East Boston, Ward 1.
Miah J. Murray, Inc., John F. Ierardi, 1156
Washington street, Boston, Ward 3.
Domenick Rubbicco, 4264 Washington street,
Roslindale, Ward 18.
South Boston Bowl Arena, Inc., Amos E. Cowan,
541 East Broadway, South Boston, Ward 6.
Starlight Bowladrome, Inc., Leonard DiPietro,
36-44 Bennington street, East Boston, Ward 1.
State Bowling Alleys, Joseph M. Doherty, 13
Burbank street, Ward 4.
Webster Bowling Alleys, Louis J. Pumphreys,
3 Taber street, Roxbury, Ward 8.
West Roxbury Bowling Center, Inc., Stanford
W. Dennison, 119 Park street, West Roxbury,
Ward 20.
West Roxbury Liederkranz. Mrs. Lee M. Jekow-
ski, 46 Rockland street, West Roxbury, Ward 20.
Sammy White, Inc., Sammy White, 1600 Sol-
diers Field Road Extension, Brighton, Ward 22.
Petition of Boston Garden-Arena Corporation
for license to conduct indoor basketball games in
the Boston Garden, North Station, on January 14,
21, 28; February 4, 11; March 4, 11, 1962.
Petition of Boston Garden-Arena Corporation
for license to conduct indoor hockey games in
Boston Garden, North Station, on October 8, 15,
22, 29; November 5, 12, 19, 26; December 10, 17,
1961; January 14, 21, 28; February 11; March 4,
11, 18, 25, 1962.
Petition of Airways Transportation Company
for amendment to its license granted by the City
Council on November 29, 1948, and approved
by the Mayor on December 3, 1948, to operate
motor vehicles over Huntington avenue, between
Copley square and Massachusetts avenue.
Executive Committee.
Petition of Italian Catholic Cemetery As-
sociation for permission to use for burial purposes
and as a cemetery a certain parcel of land owned
by them on American Legion Highway, West
Roxbury.
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APPLICATIONS FOR SHELLFISH PERMITS.
Application for commercial use shellfish permits
were received from the following:
Herbert T. Bennett, Jr., 8 Clover street, Dor-
chester, Ward 16; William E. Bennett, 12 Water
street, Dorchester, Ward 10; James Caldarelli,
0 Chelsea street, East Boston, Ward 1; Edward W.
Elms, 214 Havre street, East Boston, Ward 1;
Anthony J. Ferragamo, 23 Leyden street, East
Boston, Ward 1; David F. Fullerton, 2 West Eagle
street, East Boston, Ward 1 ; Richard Kirby, 8
Greenmount street, Dorchester, Ward 15; James
L'Heureux, 94 Willowwood street, Dorchester,
Ward 14; William E. Maslauskas, 538 East Fourth
street, South Boston, Ward 6; John A. Mclntyre,
Jr., 74 Byron street, East Boston, Ward 1; James
L. Sullivan, 677 Bennington street, East Boston,
Ward 1; Paul Sullivan, 677 Bennington street,
East Boston, Ward 1.
Severally referred to the Committee on Licenses.
PETITION FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of Charles N. Vogel, retired member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, medical, and surgical expenses.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
NOTICE FROM MASSACHUSETTS TURN-
PIKE AUTHORITY.
Notice was rec;ived from the Massachusetts
Turnpike Authority transmitting copy of order
of taking No. 16 for location of additional tunnel
between Boston proper and East Boston, per-
petual subsurface easements under Sumner
Tunnel.
Placed on file.
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE DEPART-
MENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Notice was received from the Department of
Public Utilities of hearing to be held October 17,
1961, at 10 a.m., on rate and charges of Almeida
Bus Lines, Inc.
Placed on file.
NOTICE FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
UTILITIES.
A communication was received from the De-
partment of Public Utilities transmitting copy
of order granting petition of Boston Edison Com-
pany for pole location on Everett street, Brighton,
in care and control of Metropolitan District
Commission.
A communication was received from the De-
partment of Public Utilities transmitting copy of
order granting petition of Metropolitan Transit
Authority for pole location on Commonwealth
avenue, between Fuller street and Naples road,
Brighton.
Severally placed on file.
APPOINTMENTS BY ASSESSING DEPART-
MENT.
Notice was received from the Assessing De-
partment of the appointment of James P. Buckley,
John M. Corcoran, John F. Driscoll, John T.
Driscoll, William P. Driscoll, Robert T. Fowler, Jr.,
John D. McLeod, John Quincy, John J. Riley, Jr.,
Harold L. Vaughan, Norman S. Weinberg, and
Frank H. Whelan as full-time assistant assessors.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH J. McDERMOTT.
Notic; was received from the Health Depart-
ment, Weights and Measures Division, of the
emergency appointment of Joseph J. MeDermott
as Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Placed on file.
CHANGE OF NAME OF FRANKLIN TECH-
NICAL INSTITUTE.
Notice was received from the Franklin Foun-
dation that on June 13, 1961, it voted that the
name of Franklin Technical Institute be changed
to Franklin Institute of Boston.
Placed on file.
SALARIES OF OFFICIALS OF CITY OF
BOSTON.
The following was received:
Boston Municipal Research Bureau,
September 5, 1961.
Mr. Walter J. Malloy,
City Clerk.
Dear Mr. Malloy:
This letter is in answer to the City Council
resolution of August 14. 1961, relative to the
Bureau's salary study. The Bureau's report on
salaries of elective and executive positions in
the City of Boston has been submitted to the
Mayor.
As soon as the Mayor makes the report public,
the Bureau will reproduce it for general distri-
bution.
Sincerely,
Joseph S. Slavet,
Executive Secretary.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
COMMUNICATION FROM HARRY BLAKE.
A communication was received from Harry
Blake expressing his thanks to the City Council
for its resolution congratulating him on his 75th
birthday.
Placed on file.
INFORMATION ON NEW WEST END
BRANCH LIBRARY.
The following was received:
The Public Library of the City of Boston,
September 8, 1961.
Mr. Walter J. Malloy,
City Clerk.
Dear Sir:
On behalf of the Trustees of the Public Library
I have been directed to provide the following
information in reply to the order passed by the
City Council on August 28, 1961.
1. A new West End Branch Library is to be
constructed on a site on Cambridge street at
which Chambers street formerly entered Cambridge
street. This is an excellent location for the pur-
pose which has been made available as part of
the West End Redevelopment Project.
2. Construction is scheduled to be started
in March, 1962. There were numerous techni-
calities to be resolved in acquiring the site. Sub-
sequently certain utilities buried in Chambers
street are having to be allowed to remain there
on the site until there has been completed the
immediately adjacent new Retina Foundation
building presently under construction to the rear
of the site.
In the meantime everything lias been done
by the Library Trustees to expedite the con-
struction of the new West End Branch Library
building immediately that it becomes possible
to work upon it, which will be approximately in
March, 1962. The Library Trustees proceeded
to the selection of an architect immediately
upon the decision in April, 1960, to discontinue
the West End Brancli Library in the old West
Church. As soon as it was certain that the Re-
development Authority could make the site
available, the architect began to make his pre-
liminary sketches. On these there have been
several conferences between the architect and
library officials. The sketches and drawings are
now to be submitted to the Library Trustees
upon their resumption of regular meetings in
October following their summer recess. There-
after four months will be required for the making
of the working drawings. Then one month will
be necessary for the public bidding. Construction
should then be started in March, 1962.
3. The new West End Branch Library should
be completed in eight months. If construction is
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begun in March, 19112, it is anticipated that it
will be compbted in November, 1962.
Respectfully,
The Trustees Of The Puklic Library Of The
City Of Boston,
By Sidney R. Rabb, Pr.-sident.
Placed on file.
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARADE, 1961.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, September 0, 1901.
Columbus Day Celebration.
Hon. John F. Collins, Mayor,
Honorable Chief Marshal.
John J. Rosato, Chief Marshal.
Patrick F. McDonough,
President, Boston City Council.
Dear Councillor McDonough:
The City of Boston is now making plans for the
Christopher Columbus Parade to be held in Boston,
on Thursday, October 12, 1901, at 2 p.m.
You and the members of the Boston City Council
are cordially invited to participate in the celebra-
tion of this occasion.
This event will last approximately two hours.
Your cooperation in this matter will be deeply
appreciated.
Respectfully,
John J. Rosato,
Chief Marshal.
Reply to:
Mr. Robert R. DeSimone,
Secretary to Mayor's Office,
Celebrations Department,
City Hall, Boston.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
HOUSING.
Coun. IANNELLA, for the Committee on
Public Housing, submitted the following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred August 28) amending cooperative
agreement between City of Boston and Boston
Housing Authority — recommending that the
order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Joseph A. Gillis
(referred August 14) to be reimbursed as a result
of an execution issued against him on account
of his acts as an employee of the Department of
Public Works, Highway Division — recommending
passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of one hundred dollars
be allowed and paid to Joseph A. Gillis, in re-
imbursement for amount of execution issued
against him on account of his acts as an employee
of the Department of Public Works, Highway
Division, said sum to be charged to the appro-
priation for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LICENSES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on Licenses,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition (referred today) of Boston
Garden-Arena Corporation for license to conduct
indoor basketball games in Boston Garden on
the following Lord's day: January 14, 21, 28;
February 4, 11; March 4, 11, 1902 — recommending
that the license be granted.
2. Report on petition (referred today) of
Boston Garden-Arena Corporation for license to
conduct indoor hockey games in Boston Garden
on the following Lord's day: October 8, 15, 22,
29; November 5, 12, 19, 26; December 10, 17, 1901;
January 14, 21, 28; February 11; March 4, 11, 18,
25, 1902 — recommending that the license be
granted.
The reports were accepted, and the licenses
were severally granted under the ususl conditions.
MUNICIPAL PUBLIC PARKING LOTS FOR
BOSTON RESIDENTS.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Be it ordered, That his Honor the Mayor
request the Real Property Division of the City
of Boston to study the advisability of setting up
municipal public parking lots in the congested
areas of the areas for the use of Boston residents;
Further, a report be made to the Boston City
Council by January 1, 1902.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointment:
Constable with authority to serve civil process
upon filing of bond for the term ending April 30,
1962:
Melvin Goldstein, GO Stratton street, Dorchester.
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
$5,000,000 LOAN FOR EXTRAORDINARY
REPAIRS TO CITY-OWNED BUILDINGS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, September 18, 1901.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
In reply to the interim report of the Committee
on Appropriations and Finance accepted by your
Honorable Body on August 28, 1961, concerning
c?rtain questions relative to the order for loan of
$5,000,000 for remodeling, reconstructing, or
making extraordinary improvements or repairs to
buildings owned by the city under the provisions
of chapter 514 of the Acts of 1961, I submit the
following information:
Your Honorable Body has performed valuable
service to the city and to the administration in
stating the conditions and standards which should
govern the allocation and expenditures of these
funds.
That act requires that all moneys borrowed
under it be expended for remodeling, reconstruct-
ing, or making extraordinary improvements or
repairs to buildings owned by the city. Every
contract for the remodeling, reconstruction, or
repair by the city of a public building, estimated
to cost more than $2,000, must be awarded to the
lowest responsible and eligible general bidder
on the basis of competitive bids in accordance with
the elaborate procedure set forth in General
Laws, chapter 149, sections 44A to 44L, inclusive,
as amended. These General Law provisions
give the Mayor no power to authorize dispensing
with such competitive bids, and thus are unlike
the provision in the City Charter (Statute 1909,
chapter 486, section 30) empowering the Mayor
to authorize dispensing with advertising with
respect to contracts governed exclusively by the
charter provision.
Moreover, if a contract is to be paid from funds
borrowed under chapter 514 of the Acts of 1961,
when the contract is presented to the City Auditor
for his certificate under Statute 1890, chapter 418,
section 0 (as amended by Statute 1955, chapter GO,
section 1) that an appropriation is available
therefor, it will be incumbent upon the City
Auditor to satisfy himself that the work to be done
under the contract will constitute remodeling,
reconstructing, or making extraordinary improve-
ments or repairs to buildings owned by the City.
Finally, the City Council may rest assured
that when such a contract comes before me for
approval under the statute last cited, I will not
approve if the public use of any building involved
is likely to cease within the next ten years unless
the work to be done is necessary to keep the
building structurally sound and currently safe
for use and occupancy.
The money will be spent only where maximum
program value will be received and no funds will
be expended on old buildings not worth being
repaired.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Placed on file.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
APPROPRIATIONS.
Coun. SULLIVAN, for the Committee on
Appropriations and Finance, submitted the fol-
lowing:
Report on order (referred July 31) for loan of
S3, 000,000 for remodeling, reconstructing, or
making extraordinary improvements or repairs
to buildings owned by the city — recommending
that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted and the order was
given its tirst reading and passage, yeas 7, nays 1 :
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Hines, Iannella,
Kerrigan, Langone, McDonough, .Sullivan — 7.
Nays — Councillor Foley — 1.
The order was assigned for 14 days for final
action.
AMENDMENT TO COUNTY CLASSIFI-
CATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS.
The following was received:
Citv of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, September 18, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Transmitted herewith for consideration and
adoption by your Honorable Body, is a recom-
mendation (with accompanying orders) submitted
to me by the Supervisor of Personnel for the amend-
ment of the Classification and Compensation
Plans for the Officers and Employees of Suffolk
County, Schedule B, by reclassifying the position
of Jail Nurse to Matron-Nurse.
Respectfully,
John F. Colltns, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Personnel Division, September 18, 19G1.
To the Mayor and City Council.
Gentlemen:
In accordance with Rule 3 of Schedule A of the
Compensation and Classification Plans for the
Officers and Employees of Suffolk County, the
Supervisor of Personnel whenever a new position
is established, is required, after an investigation
of the actual and proposed duties and responsi-
bilities and, with the approval of the City Council
and the Mayor, to classify the position by allocating
it to its appropriate class.
An order to reclassify the position of Jail Nurse
to Matron-Nurse is hereby submitted.
In order to include this new classification in
the Compensation and Classification Flans for
the Officers and Employees cf Suffolk County, I
recommend consideration and adoption of the
accompanying order amending these plans to
include the position of Matron-Nurse, compen-
sation grade 17-A.
Very truly yours,
Duncan Foley,
Supervisor of Personnel.
Ordered, That Schedule B of the Classification
and Compensation Plans for the Officers and Em-
ployees of Suffolk County, adopted by order
passed by the City Council on November 24,
1952, and approved by the Mayor on November 25,
1952, be, and the same hereby is, amended, as
follows:
(1) By striking out the following classification:
Jail Nurse, Female
Duties:
Under general supervision of a physician, to
perform all the duties of a qualified registered
nurse, and to otherwise care for and assist in the
needs of the women inmates of the Suffolk County
Jail, and perform other related work as required.
Compensation grade : 17.
(2) By inserting in place thereof:
Matron-Nurse
Duties:
Under supervision of the Jail Physician, to
perform all the duties of a qualified registered
nurse, and to otherwise care and assist in the needs
of women inmates of the Suffolk County Jail,
including booking, bathing, and assisting matrons
in other related work.
Compensation grade: 17A.
Be it further ordered, That the Jail Nurse
serving under the Suffolk County Jail, is hereby
reclassified, as Matron-Nurse.
Referred to the Committee on Public Services
and Recreation.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION AND CORPORA-
TION COUNSEL TO APPEAR BEFORE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Ordered, That the Traffic Commission and the
Corporation Counsel be invited to appear before
the Executive Committee of this Body on October
2, 1961, at 3 p.m., relitive to the on-street and
off-street parking situation in congested sections cf
the city.
Passed under suspensicn cf the rules.
BANKS TO EXTEND CREDIT FOR CON-
STRUCTION OF FALL-OUT SHELTERS.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Be it resolved as part of the national effort as
suggested by President Kennedy to make provision
for increased population protection in the event
of nuclear warfare, the City Council calls upon the
banking institutions of Massachusetts to provide
for extension of credit at a minimum cost to the
borrower for construction of fall-out shelters and
also favors the passage cf legislation to exempt ex-
tension of credit for fall-out shelters from the pro-
visions of General Laws, chapter 168, section 34,
and further favors passage of legislation to permit
a mortgage moratorium on principal payments on
the homes of individuals recalled to active duty in
the armed forces of the United States; be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolve shall be
forwarded to Edward A. Counihan, III, Commis-
sioner of Banks of the Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts; Savings Banks Association of Massa-
chusetts, and the Massachusetts Bankers Associa-
tion.
The resolution was adopted under suspension of
the rules.
INCREASE IN PENSION AND RETIRE-
MENT ALLOWANCES TO CERTAIN
RETIRED EMPLOYEES.
Coun. KERRIGAN offered the following:
Ordered, That chapter 111 of the Acts of 1961,
entitled "An Act Providing an Increase in the
Annual Amount of Pension and Retirement Allow-
ance of Certain Municipal Employees Retired for
Disability Who Have Reached the Age of seventy-
five" be, and hereby is, accepted.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
AMENDING ELECTION DEPARTMENT
PROCEEDINGS PRIOR TO PRELIMI-
NARY ELECTION.
Coun. IANNELLA offered the following:
Ordered, That the Corporation Counsel cf the
City of Boston file a complete report with the City
Council on or before November 15, 1961, relative
to the amending chapter 452, Acts of 1948, as
amended by chapter 376, Acts of 1951, with respect
to having the time changed for obtaining signatures,
objections to nomination papers, and drawing of
candidates names, so that it will not be so close to
a preliminary election, thereby eliminating any
necessity for re-printing ballots and affording the
Boston Ballot Law Commission sufficient time to
hear protests and objections, if any, to nomination
papers.
On motion of Councillor Foley, the order was
referred to the Committee on Legislative Matters.
NAMING OF INTERSECTION IN HONOR
OF JOSEPH J. KILGARIFF.
Coun. IANELLA offered the following:
Ordered, That the Committee to Memorialize
Veterans be requested to name the intersection of
Breck avenue and Bostonia avenue, Brighton, in
honor of the memory of Joseph J. Kilgariff, who
was killed in action on May 26, 1944, at Anzio
Beachhead, Italy, while serving in the United
States Army.
Passed under suspension e:f the rules.
POSTING OF POLITICAL POSTERS ON
PROPERTY OF THE CITY AND MTA.
Coun. IANNELLA offered the following:
Ordered, That the Commissioner of Public
Works, as well as the Trustees of the Metropolitan
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Transit Authority, take all necssary steps to re-
move and prevent the pasting of political posters
on property belonging to the City of Boston and
property belonging to the Metropolitan Transit
Authority.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
PARKING FACILITIES FOR CITY
HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Resolved, That the City Council take cognizance
of the existing lack of adequate parking facilities
at the City Hospital; be it further
Resolved, That the City Council request that the
Mayor direct Public Works Commissioner James
Haley to immediately survey his facilities at the
Albany Street yards with an eye to providing 150
spaces for the cars of hospital personnel; and be it
further
Resolved, That the Mayor direct either the
Trustees of the Hospital or Superintendent Conlin
to make formal application to the Massachusetts
Department of Public Works, for permission to use
a plot of land on the easterly bank of the Roxbury
Canal, which will take care of an additional 75 cars
of hospital employees.
The resolution was adopted under suspension of
the rules.
THE NEXT MEETING.
On motion of Councillor Connolly the Council
voted that when it adjourn, it be to meet Monday,
October 2, 1961, at 2 p.m.
REAL ESTATE ABATEMENT TO RESI-
DENTS CALLED TO ACTIVE SERVICE.
Coun. McDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor be re-
quested to have the Commissioner of Assessing
study the possibility of granting a $2,000 valuation
abatement on real estate owned by residents of the
city who are called up for active service, due to the
present national emergency.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
PERAMBULATION OF BOUNDARY LINES.
Coun. McDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That two members of the City Council,
the City Clerk, and the Division Engineer of the
Engineering Division of the Public Works Depart-
ment, or their duly appointed substitutes, be, and
hereby are, appointed in behalf of the City Council,
to perambulate the boundary lines and to examine
the bound marks between Boston and the adjacent
cities and towns of Revere, Everett, Somerville,
Newton, Brookline, Dedham, Milton, and Win-
throp; to report descriptions of the same and to
cause bound marks to be erected or removed
wherever necessary; the expense incurred under
authority of this order, if any, to be charged to the
City Council appropriation for Transportation of
Persons.
The order was passed under suspension of the
rules, and President McDONOUGH appointed
Councillors Langone and Sullivan as the two
members from the Council.
NEW SIDEWALKS ON BURGESS STREET,
DORCHESTER.
Coun. McDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That the Commissioner of Public
Works be requested, through his Honor the Mayor,
to install new sidewalks on Burgess street, Dor-
chester.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
POLICE WOMEN TO GUARD STREET
CROSSINGS.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Be it Resolved, That the Police Commissioner
of the City of Boston consider the establishment
of an auxiliary corps of police women to guard
street crossings during the hours when children are
either going to school or returning from school,
thus fr?eing regular offic;is for needed work at the
same time in the vicinity of high schools.
The resolution was adopted under suspension of
the rules.
STUDY OF FILTER BEDS AT DEER
ISLAND.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Be it Resolved, That the Boston Redevelopment
Authority as it is the Planning Board for the City
of Boston be requested to direct the Planning De-
partment of the Boston Redevelopment Authority
to study immediately the advisability of locating
the filter bed associated with the sewerage treat-
ment plant now under development at Deer Island
by the MDC where it is presently proposed it be
located; be it further
Resolved, That the Planning Department study
the engineering feasibility and the cost of relocating
the said filter beds on Deer Island (or elsewhere)
so as to make available for ultimate desirable use,
the 70 acres more or less which the Penal Institu-
tions Department presently uses at Deer Island.
The resolution was adopted under suspension of
the rules.
SURVEILLANCE OF OPERATION AT
LOCUST STREET, SOUTHEAST EX-
PRESSWAY AND DORCHESTER AVE-
NUE.
Coun. FOLEY, KERRIGAN, and SULLIVAN
offered the following:
Be it Resolved, The Police Commissioner and the
Health Commissioner of the City of Boston are
both respectfully requested to direct that close
surveillance be established of the operation of a
building wrecking yard, newly opened, in the area
of South Boston, bounded by Locust street, the
Southeast Expressway, and Dorchester avenue.
The resolution was adopted under suspension of
the rules.
STUDY OF ZONING OF AREA AT LOCUST
STREET, DORCHESTER AVENUE, AND
SOUTHEAST EXPRESSWAY.
Coun. FOLEY, KERRIGAN, and SULLIVAN
offered the following:
Be it Resolved, That the Planning Department
of the Boston Redevelopment Authority be re-
quested to study the present and future zoning of
an area in South Boston, bounded by the Southeast
Expressway, Dorchester avenue, and Locust street;
be it further
Resolved, That the said Planning Department
be requested further to study the feasibility of the
immediate redevelopment of the said area for resi-
dential use; be it further
Resolved, That the said studies be expeditiously
completed, because of the emergency situation
which obtains in the area, and a report thereupon
be furnished the Council within three months of
the passage of these resolutions.
The resolution was adopted under suspension of
the rules.
SMOKE NUISANCES IN VICINITY OF C
AND WEST FIRST, AND B AND WEST
FOURTH STREETS, SOUTH BOSTON.
Coun. FOLEY, KERRIGAN, and SULLIVAN
offered the following:
Be it Resolved, That the Health Commissioner
be requested, through his Honor the Mayor, to
give immediate and particular attention to the
problem of smoke nuisances in the South Boston
area, especially in the vicinity of C and West
First streets, and B and West Fourth streets, associ-
ated with the operation of certain junk yards
there.
The resolution was adopted under suspension of
the rules.
Adjourned at 5.01 p.m., on motion of Councillor
Hines, to meet on Monday, October 2, 1901, at
2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
City of Boston
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Proceedings of City Council
Monday, October 2, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held in
the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
Senior Member CONNOLLY in the chair, and
all the members present.
The Reverend Peter A. Shakalis, Curate at
St. Joseph's Rectory, Allen street, West End,
was escorted to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE REVEREND PETER
A. SHAKALIS.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Almighty and eternal God, mindful of Thy
divine presence we bow our heads in suppliant
prayer. Gratefully we acknowledge Thy mer-
ciful bounty on our beloved city and humbly
ask pardon for our many transgressions.
Most merciful Father, make us as instru-
ments of your peace. Where there is hatred,
let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith; where there is
despair, hope; where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
0 Divine Master, grant that we may not so
much seek to be consoled as to console; to be
understood as to understand; to be loved as to
love; for it is in giving that we receive; it is
in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is
in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
JURORS DRAWN.
Jurors were drawn in the manner prescribed
by law, Councillor Hines presiding ait the box,
in the absence of the Mayor, viz.:
Fifty-wine traverse jurors, Superior Crim-
inal Court, to appear November 6, 1961:
Alfred Abate, Ward 1; Paul Contini, Ward
1; Daniel Guarenti, Ward 1; Nunzio M. Leo,
Ward 1; William Monkewicz, Ward 1; Barbara
Nee, Ward 1; Edith M. O'Brien, Ward 1; John
DeFlumere, Ward 2; Jacob W. Fidler, Ward 2;
Leslie J. Gauthier, Ward 2; William F. Seward,
Ward 2; Phillip P. Bova, Ward 3; Mark T.
Skiffington, Ward 3; Thomas Casey, Ward 4;
Richard Francis Kennedy, Ward 4; Alice Mary
Eveleigh, Ward 5; John D. Goodrich, Ward 5;
Daniel F. Higgins, Ward 5; Chester R. Howie-
son, Ward 5; John C. Newman, Ward 7;
Patrick J. O'Donnell, Ward 7; Frederic A.
Goode, Ward 9; Frank J. Huether, Ward 9;
Barbara Johnson. Ward 9; Madeline E. White,
Ward 9; W. Francis Bene, Ward 10; William
Herbert Robinson, Ward 10; Joseph H. Deery,
Ward 11; Bertha L. Jacobs, Ward 12; Cath-
erine L. O'Brien, Ward 12; Albina Puccinelli,
Ward 12; Peter J. Bagley, Ward 13; Meredith
E. Bolen, Ward 13; Joseph P. Flynn, Ward
13; Raymond M. Pendleton, Ward 13; Walter
V. Riley, Ward 13; Harriet O. Spence, Ward
13; Harry Berman, Ward 14; Leonard Miraglia,
Ward 15; John Lavin, Ward 16; Lewis E.
Melehin, Ward 16; John Early, Ward 17; Mar-
tin Joseph Gill, Ward 17; Warren F. Murphy,
Ward 17; John H. Purcell, Ward 17; Samuel
Saul, Ward 17; Francis J. Sebra, Ward 17;
Robert J. Tynan, Ward 17; Charles W. Kim-
ball, Ward 18; Charles D. LeBlanc, Ward 18;
Charles H. Morse, Ward 18; William G. Tate-
ly, Ward 18; James J. Brady, Ward 19; Angelo
M. DiGianfelice, Ward 19; John J. Scoff, Ward
20; Jacob Swartz, Ward 20; Henry John Wood-
ward, Ward 20; Kenneth Larsen, Ward 21;
Rita A. Murphy, Ward 21.
One hundred thirty-one traverse jurors, Su-
perior Civil Court, to appear November 6,
1961:
John H. Briana, Ward 1; James Camarda,
Ward 1; Donald Chesbrough, Ward 1; Frank
Colarusso, Ward 1; Nicholas L. Lombardi,
Ward 1; Salvatore Marzano, Ward 1; Salvatore
W. Riggi, Ward 1; Carmelo Sammarco, Ward
1; Patrick J. Shea, Ward 1; John Jeffers,
Ward 2; Andrew P. MeDermott, Ward 2; Jo-
seph P. Maloney, Ward 2; Alice C. Matson,
Ward 2; John F. Shea, Ward 2; Joseph Brog-
na, Ward 3; Pasquale Cicerone, Ward 3; Sal-
vatore D'Agostino, Ward 3; Florio W. D'An-
tonio, Ward 3; Domenic A. DeStefanis, Ward
3; Joseph E. McLaughlin, Ward 3; Wesley A.
Noyes, Ward 3; Lillian A. Santos, Ward 3;
Leroy Dixcn, Ward 4; Martin C. Westover,
Ward 4; Richard R. Beatty, Jr., Ward 5;
Harold B. Brown, Ward 5; Robert P. Conners,
Ward 5; Ann C. Dietrich, Ward 5; Joseph C.
Prince, Ward 5; John K. Stack, Ward 5;
Joseph J. Ardagna, Ward 6; Louis Corey, Jr.,
Ward 6; Joseph I. Moore, Ward 6; Timothy J.
Murphy, Ward 6; James R. Ryan, Ward 6;
Paul A. White, Ward 6; John L. Capeless,
Ward 7; Thomas F. Connolly, Ward 7; Stephen
L. Maguire, Ward 7; Elmer V. Mastrangelo,
Ward 7; Herbert F. O'Neill, Ward 7; Paul A.
Quirk, Ward 7; John M. Ryan, Ward 7;
Eugene Attles, Ward 8; Lester J. MacDonald,
Ward 8; John M. Gillespie, Ward 9; Frederick
Williams, Ward 9; Paul B. Armstrong, Ward
10; Michael Coyle, Ward 10; Stanley V. Fidler,
Ward 10; Patrick Healey, Ward 10; John T.
MacDougall, Ward 10; William J. Mason, Ward
10; Walter W. O'Halloran, Ward 10; Timothy
F. O'Keeffe, Ward 10; Vincent J. Sullivan,
Ward 10.
Sarah M. Arthur, Ward 11; Harry B. Bal-
boni, Ward 11; William R. Boure, Ward 11;
Reginald E. Gibson, Ward 11; Alexander John-
son, Ward 11; Alice C. Lavery, Ward 111;
Irwaldo H. Pinn, Ward 11; John C. Sperou,
Ward 11; Charles P. Abbott, Ward 12; Garnetit
A. Jackson, Ward 12; Lionel O. Lindsay, Ward
12; Marie E. Waters, Ward 12; Milton O.
Whipple, Ward 12; Joseph Wright, Ward 12;
Charles W. Babel, Ward 13; Joseph Bass,
Ward 13; Joseph A. Capone, Ward 13; John
H. Keare, Jr., Ward 13; Denis King, Ward 13;
John W. Sullivan, Ward 13; Charles A. Wol-
usky, Ward 13; Charles E. Field, Ward 14;
Ann I. Gottlieb, Ward 14; Morris Klotz, Ward
14; George P. Lipscomhe, Ward 14; Charles
Posner, Ward 14; Abraham Siegel, Ward 14;
Samuel Silverman, Ward 14; Christopher F.
Callahan, Ward 15; Arthur G. Fennessey, Ward
15; Meivin Ginsberg, Ward 15; Sydney S.
Idelson, Ward 15; Francis P. McNamara, Ward
15, Dorothy M. Shields, Ward 15.
Robert T. Evans, Ward 16; Walter A.
Hutchins, Jr., Ward 16; Francis X. Manning,
Ward 16; Edward J. Ryan, Ward 16; John J.
Wujda, Ward 16; Robert W. Azevedo, Ward
17; James A. Callahan, Ward 17; Arthur S.
Galvin, Ward 17; Thomas A. McCarthy, Ward
17; Alexander N. MacLeod, Ward 17; Richard
W. O'Connor, Ward 17; William J. O'Laugh-
lin, Ward 17; Francis Puccini, Ward 17; Harold
J. Sitrangman, Ward 17; Francis C. Augelli,
Ward 18; Robert M. Brissette, Ward 18; Guido
Gasbarro, Ward 18; Patrick E. Linehan, Ward
18; James A. MacEachern, Ward 18; James
Patten, Ward 18; Harold R. Scully, Ward 18;
Herman L. Ruark, Ward 19; Benjamin Soble,
Ward 19; George T. Brophy, Ward 20; Phoebe
L. Chapman, Ward 20; Paul A. Gemmel, Ward
20; John J. McGrath, Ward 20; Alice M. Rey-
nolds, Ward 20; Norma Smith, Ward 20;
Arthur P. Williams, Ward 20; Frank P.
Bakutis, Ward 21; Egbert L. Clark, Ward 21;
Walter Gnoza, Ward 21; Robert Morris, Ward
21; Edward J. Muir, Ward 21; John R.
O'Keefe, Ward 21; Percy C. Perry, Ward 21;
Francis B. Harvey, Ward 22; Robert T.
Leonard, Ward 22; John P. McCarthy, Ward
22; Henry P. McCrystal, Ward 22.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following:
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Weighers of Goods for the term ending
April 30, 1'962: Alexander J. Elliott, 7 Cedar
Drive, Randolph; Joseph D. Elliott, 272 OJd
Country Way, Braintree.
Severally referred to the Committee on Con-
firmations.
APPOINTMENT OF VERY REVEREND
FRANCIS J. LALLY.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, September 18, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Under the provisions of section 26QQ of the
General Laws as amended, I hereby appoint
Very Reverend Francis J. Lally, of 49 Frank-
lin street, Boston, to be a member of the
Boston Redevelopment Authority for the term
expiring September 17, 1966.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Ordered, That the appointment by his Honor
the Mayor of Very Reverend Francis J. Lally
to be a member of the Boston Redevelopment
Authority for the term expiring September 17,
1966, be, and hereby is, confirmed and ap-
proved.
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
CITY COUNCIL TO BE FURNISHED WITH
EQUALIZATION SURVEY REPORT.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, September 18, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communications from the
Commissioner of the Assessing Department and the
Director of Research and Standards relative _ to
your order of July 24, 1961, in regard to providing
the City Council with nine copies of the final
report of the equalization survey.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Assessing Department, September 15, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
As ordered by the City Council on July 24, 1961,
I am herewith sending you twelve copies of the
final report of the equalization survey.
Tliis information was furnished to me by Paul M.
Finan, Director of Standards.
Very respectfully yours,
R. A. Grimes,
Commissioner of Assessing.
August 30, 1961.
Robert A. Grimes,
Commissioner of Assessing.
Subject: Report on Equalization Survey, Re
Council Order of July 24, 1961.
Dear Sir:
This report is based upon my best knowledge
and belief.
The equalization survey started in 1956 and the
final report was submitted December 9, 1959.
Mr. Cuthbert Reeves was a consultant and
I know of no report submitted by him personally.
John F. Kane of the Administrative Services
Department had charge of all administrative de-
tails, including budget, and the progress reports
and final report were submitted by him.
Mr. Oliver Park was resident engineer in charge
of technical matters until December 31, 1958. On
January 1, 1959, he was appointed Executive
Director of the Assessing Department. He is not
in city employ at this time.
Attached please find copy of final report.
Paul M. Finan,
Director of Research and Standards.
City of Boston.
Assessing Department.
Equalization Survey.
December 9, 1959.
To Equalization Survey Committee
Mayor's Realty Advisory Committee
Gentlemen:
We submit herewith for your review a report of
the activities of the Equalization Survey Staff as
of December 9, 1959:
Page 1 — Preface Sheet.
Page 2 — Audit Report.
Page 3 — Review Status.
Page 4 — Field and Capitalization Status —
Land Value.
Page 5 — Interim Report on Parking Lots, Gas
Stations, and Special Properties.
Page 6 — Future Activity Report.
Page 7 — Final Recommendations.
Respectfully submitted,
John F. Kane,
Administrative Assistant.
City of Boston.
Assessing — Equalization Survey.
Audit and Proposed Expenditure Report to
December 31, 1959.
Personnel Services
1 Head Clerk
13 Jgesearch Assistants
1 Senior Clerk-Typist
Contractual Services
Field Inspectors (5) 1
Contractual Services i
Mapping Program J
Sanborn Corr. Service J
Office Supplies and Material
Forms, Stationery, etc
Office Equipment
Files, Plan Files, Punch Card Files, etc .
Total
Accumulated balance.
Expenditures
$56,952 00
64,598 99
1,222 18
1,021 45
$123,794 68
Proposed
Expenditures
December 31, 1959
$5,000 00
5,225 00
150 00
500 00
$10,935 00
Unexpended
Balance
$13,507 94
(2,093 99)
1,877 82
1,978 55
$15,270 32
17,694 54
Budget Allocated
Total
$75,520 00
67,730 00
3,250 00
3,500 00
$150,000 00
Total Balance as of December 31, 1959 $32,964 86
Ward
3. .
4. .
5. .
6. .
21. .
Status of Review Work In Wards 3, 4, 5, 6
Parcel Total
To Be Total Review
Revised Completed
4,687 3,303
1,880 1,850
2,454 2,034
1,408 1,378
1,202 1,186
, AND 21.
Balance
For
Field Work
Special
30
50
30 .
16
Balance
To
Review
1,384
0
370
0
0
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Equalization Survey Progress Report as of December 4, 1959.
Ward
1. .
2. .
3. .
4. .
5. .
0. .
7. .
8. .
9. .
10. .
11. .
12. .
13. .
14. .
15. .
16. .
17. .
18. .
19. .
20. .
21. .
22..
Parcel Total
6,870
3,940
6,556
2,739
4,320
6,528
4,051
3,152
3,829
2,587
3,832
3,565
3,470
5,280
3,229
5,420
5,069
13,642
5,214
12,388
2,794
5,465
113,940
Total Completed
Eligible Parcels •
Field and
Percentage Total
by Survey
Capitalization
Land Value Completed
1,593
1,593
90
871
871
60
4,687
4,687
100
1,880
1,880
100
2,454
2,454
100
1,408
1,408
95
583
58.3
90
1,194
1,194
70
1,313
1,313
10
313
313
*0
675
675
*0
637
637
*0
269
269
*to
750
750
*0
493
493
*0
669
669
*0
648
648
*0
323
323
*0
275
275
*0
626
626
95
1,202
1,202
100
1,529
1,529
100
25,392
25,392
* Street prices have been made on Ozalids but have not been completed on cards,
t No land value on this ward.
Parking Lots.
A formula for assessing parking lots has been
worked out and applied to approximately 70
parking lots in Wards 3, 4, and 5. The information
necessary to evaluate most of the remaining park-
ing lots is not available, due to the fact that when
the field work was done no determination had
been made as to what information was required,
for a formula had not at that time been established.
In many cases we find the city has given a per-
mit for a number of cars on a certain area. This
area is comprised of several parcels and in the
absence of any plan, it is very difficult, time con-
suming, and almost impossible to determine what
parcels the area covers, and what the present
assessed values are.
The many small parcels that enter into the mak-
ing up of larger parking lots should be consolidated
wherever it is possible. If the owner refuses to
consent to consolidate, there should be a plan of
each parking lot with the parcels it is comprised of.
It is suggested that each assistant assessor be
required to obtain the information shown on the
reports submitted with the proposed formula. If
this is done, the work of determining the value of
each station would be a very simple matter.
Gas Stations.
All gas stations in the 22 wards have V-2 cards
completed with the following information:
(a) Equalization Land Value
(b) Reproduction Cost of Improvements
(c) Gas Gallonage of 1959
With this information in the hands of the
assistant assessors while out in the street, it would
be simple for him to make a final analysis without
further delay.
Special Use Properties.
Theaters, banks, wharves, supermarkets, clubs,
etc., have not been valued but a V-2 card has been
made up with physical data of the building thereon.
Future Activity Report.
Since the last meeting the standardized procedure
for the valuation of income-producing property has
been formally adopted by the Assessing Depart-
ment as official assessing procedure.
The various tables have been incorporated into
folders and have been issued to all assessors.
Arrangements are now being made to have all
assessors in groups of five attend indoctrination
sessions to completely familiarize them with the
new procedure. To this end, a set of instructions
has been drawn and will be used in such indoctrina-
tion.
As soon as possible, a companion folder to the
folder of standards will be prepared which will
set forth in detail the background material upon
which the standards are based.
The miniature maps of each assessing district
have also been accepted by the Assessing Depart-
ment and have received universal commendations
from such sections of the business community
which have had the opportunity of examining
them. Complete sets of such maps will be ready
for the 1960 assessing season and each street
assessor will receive a full set of them for his
particular district. They will constitute a valuable
contribution to efficient assessing.
Final Recommendations.
In July of 1956, I was designated by the late
Director, John A. Breen, as Administrative
Assistant to this committee. My responsibility
was to locate office space, provide necessary equip-
ment, organize a staff, have the policy of the com-
mittee carried out and to exercise administrative
and supervisory control of the staff.
It was intended that when the administrative
details of the survey were sufficiently under way, I
would return to my regular duties in the Ad-
ministrative Division.
It is my recommendation that further integra-
tion of records and survey findings be absorbed
within the internal organization of the Assessing
Department staff. I further recommend a reten-
tion of the present office space presently assigned
to the survey staff for use by the Research Divi-
sion under the leadership of the proposed Research
Assessor. My recommendation concerning the
temporary staff on the eleventh floor is that it be
retained until the clerical and statistical results
have been completed.
Having completed the administrative functions
of the survey, I have asked the Director to relieve
me of this assignment and return me to my per-
manent duties in the Administrative Services
Division.
In connection with the foregoing, Councillor
Foley offered the following:
Moved, that the communication be remanded
to the Commissioner of Assessing for the purpose
of compliance with the original order, according
to the terms thereof.
The motion was carried.
ADJOURNMENT IN SALUTATION TO
CITIZENS WHO HAVE BEEN RE-
CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY.
Coun. HINES moved that when the Council
adjourn, it adjourn in salutation to the hun-
dreds upon hundreds of citizens who have been
recalled to active duty in the armed forces of
the United States. The motion was carried.
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"TOTS PLAYGROUND" IN NORTH END
DISTRICT.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, September 21, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen: .
I transmit herewith further comimunucatiom
from the Commissioner of Parks and Recrea-
tion concerning your order of July 24, 1961,
relative to the selection of a suitable site for
a "Tots Playground" in the North End dis-
trict. „ „
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Parks and Recreation Department,
August 22, 1961.
Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor s Office.
Dear Sir: ,.,.,.,
This will supplement the letter which Arthur
O'Keefe, Administrative Assistant in this de-
partment, wrote to you on July 28, 1961, con-
cerning the City Council order filed by Coun-
cillor Frederick Langone about a site for a
"Tots Playground" in the North End district.
Mr. O'Keefe, mentioned in that letter that
there is little, if any, land available in the
North End district, for playground purposes,
I realize this area is one of the most congested
in our city, and we are desirous of securing
further play facilities in this area when land
is available.
You may be certain that this matter has our
earnest consideration but nothing can be ac-
complished until such time as laud is available.
Very truly yours,
Martin F. Walsh, Commissioner.
In connection with the foregoing, Councillor
Langone offered the following:
Moved, To remand the matter back to the
original source from whence it came, the
Parks and Recreation Commissioner, for fur-
ther report.
The motion was carried.
RECONSTRUCTION OF WELLSMERE
ROAD.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, September 25, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communication from the
Commissioner of Public Works concerning
your order of August 28, 1961, relative to giv-
ing priority on the street reconstruction list of
Wellsmere road and repair water and sewer
lines on same, as soon as possible.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Commissioner,
September 14, 1961.
Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to the following City
Council order dated August 28, 1'961:
Ordered, That the Public Works Commis-
sioner give priority on the street reconstruc-
tion list of Wellsmere road, Wards 18 and 20,
and repair water and sewer lines on this
street as soon as possible; and be it
Ordered, That a report be made to the City
Council within three weeks from this date.
Wellsmere road is included in our 1962 high-
way reconstruction program.
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
Placed on file.
HOSPITAL FOR CHRONIC ILL AT LONG
ISLAND.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, September 22, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication from the
President of the Board of Trustees of the
Boston City Hospital concerning your order
of August 14, 1961, relative to making provi-
sion for the construction of a suitable 500-bed
for chronic ill.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Hospital Department, September 1, 1961.
Mr. Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
Dear Mr. Kramer:
Your request for "consideration and report"
of the Council order of August 14, 1961, which
you sent under date of August 17, 1961, has
been received.
The order was to the effect that his Honor
the Mayor request the Hospital Trustees make
provision for the construction of a suitable
500-bed hospital for the chronically ill.
The original proposal to construct such a
hospital was inherited by the Hospital Trus-
tees when the Institutions Department was
abolished by reorganization and Long Island
Hospital became part of the Hospital Depart-
ment.
The Trustees in 1954 voted not to construct
the hospital building proposed at that time and
in the proposed location. In 1957 the Shepley
Report recommended that the building be con-
structed at Boston City Hospital. The Trus-
tees in 1959 accepted and approved the Cresap
Report recommendation that the Main Hospi-
tal be reduced in size, rather than increased.
The Council request needs serious new and
present evaluation. It will be presented to
the full Board for consideration. The re-
quested report will be made within the time
prescribed.
Sincerely yours,
William H. Ellis, Jr.,
President, Board of Trustees.
Placed on file.
AMENDMENT TO COUNTY COMPENSA-
TION AND CLASSIFICATION PLANS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, September 18, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
The attached proposal by the Supervisor of
Personnel to amend the Compensation and
Classification Plans for the Officers and Em-
ployees of Suffolk County, by revising the com-
pensation grade for the classification of Head
Statistical Clerk (Boston Juvenile Court), is
hereby approved and transmitted for consid-
eration and adoption by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
September 18, 1961.
To the Mayor and City Council.
Gentlemen:
Investigation of a request submitted by the
Justice of the Boston Juvenile Court, Honor-
able John J. Connelly, for an increase in com-
pensation grade for the position of Head Sta-
tistical Clerk (Boston Juvenile Court), indi-
cates that an adjustment from compensation
grade 21 to grade 23 is warranted.
It is my understanding that the incumbent,
Arthur C. O'Leary, has not only been effective
in the discharge of his duties as Head Statis-
tical Clerk but has also assumed and candied
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195
out with ability many other important ad-
ministrative functions that have been of great
value to the court.
In view of the above, I hereby recommend
for your favorable consideration the accom-
panying order adjusting the compensation
grade for the classification of Head Statistical
Clerk (Boston Juvenile Court), from grade 21
to 23.
Very truly yours,
Duncan T. Foley,
Supervisor of Personnel.
Ordered, That Schedule B of the Classifica-
tion and Compensation Plans for the Officers
and Employees of Suffolk County, adopted by
order passed by the City Council on November
24, 1952, and approved by the Mayor on No-
vember 25, 1952, be, and the same hereby is,
amended as follows:
That the grade allocation for Head Statis-
tical Clerk (Boston Juvenile Court), be ad-
justed from 21 to 23.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
TRANSFER TO CITY CLERK DEPART-
MENT.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, October 2, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith an order for the transfer
of $500 from the Reserve Fund to the City
Clerk Department, together with a letter from
the City Clerk explaining the reasons thereof.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the
accompanying order- by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Office of the City Clerk,
September 22, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
In submitting the budget of the City Clerk
Department for 1961 I submitted a request
for $2,000 in Item 291. Contractual Services,
for Advertising and Posting.
This item provides for the cost of pub-
lishing in 'newspapers, of ordinances passed
by the City Council and approved by the
Mayor, and the publishing of 'notices of State
and City Elections.
Owing to the number of ordinances pub-
lished so far this year and the publishing
of the notice of the Preliminary City Election,
this item in the budget is reduced to the
extent that it becomes necessary to have
additional money for the publishing of any
further ordinances passed this year, and the
notice of the (Regular Municipal Election in
November.
It is respectfully requested that $500 be
transferred to the above item in this depart-
ment from any available source to cover this
expenditure for the balance of the year.
Respectfully,
W. J. Malloy,
City Clerk.
Ordered1, That in accordance with the pro-
vision of section 3B of chapter 486 of the
Acts of 1909, as amended by chapter 604
of the Acts of 1941, the City Auditor be, and
hereby is, authorized to transfer:
From the appropriation for Reserve Fund,
$500. to the appropriation for City Clerk
Department, 2, Contractual Services, $500.
On motion of Councillor Coffey, the rules
were suspended and the order was passed,
yeas 7, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, nines,
Iannella, Kerrigan, Langone, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
APPROPRIATION FOR SHELTER BUILD-
ING AT WEST NEWTON STREET,
SOUTH END.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, October 2, 1961.
To the City Council.
G entlemen :
I am in receipt of the attached communica-
tion from the Commissioner of parks and
Recreation requesting additional funds for
the erection of a shelter building in connection
with the development of a play area on the
former site of the Girls' High School Build-
ing, West Newton street, South End.
I submit herewith an order for the appro-
priation of $15,000 from the Sumner Traffic
Tunnel Receipts, Chapter 598, Acts of 1958,
Part 2, to Parks and Recreation Department,
and respectfully recommend its adoption by
your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Parks and Recreation Department,
September 20, 1»61.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
You are respectfully requested to place an
order before the City Council transferring
$15,000 from the account of Sale of City
Lands to account Erection of Shelter Build-
ing,, West Newton Street Play Area, South
End.
Some months ago an appropriation of
$25,000 was made available by your Honor
for the erection of a shelter building at this
location. Bids for this work have been opened,
and the lowest hid is in the amount of $35,$80
Approval has been received from your Honor
to proceed with this work, but a contract
cannot be awarded until sufficient funds are
available. We will require the $40,000 for
the erection of this shelter to cover the cost
in accordance with the low bid, plus any
contingencies that may arise.
The City Auditor will make available this
money upon approval of the City Council.
Respectfully yours,
Martin F. Walsh, Commissioner.
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 63 of chapter 44 of the General Laws,
the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000)
be, and hereby is, appropriated from the
account, Sumner Traffic Tunnel Receipts,
Chapter 598, Acts of 1958, Part 2, to be
expended by the Parks and' Recreation De-
partment for the erection of a shelter build-
ing, West Newton street, as follows:
Erection of Shelter Building, West Newton
Street, South End $15,000
Referred to the Executive Comimittee.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committees named, viz.:
Claims.
Esther Berman and Carl L. Singer Com-
pany, Inc., for compensation for personal
injuries and damage to car caused' by city
car.
Madeline E. Brady, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect in road-
way between 710 Albany street and City
Hospital.
Peter Bukuras, to be reimbursed for ex-
pense incurred in digging for water leak.
John J. Buns&el, for compensation for
damage to property at 108 Rowe street,
Roslindale, caused by paving of sidewalks by
city.
Hannah M. Burke, for compensation for
damage to property at 41 Percival street,
Dorchester, caused by the Water Department.
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James H. Campbell, to be reimbursed as
result .of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of the Public
Works Department. Highway Division.
James J. Campbell, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in
performance of duty as employee of the
Public Works Department, Water Division.
Elliot 'Gary, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect at the corner of
Gainsborough and Hemenway streets, Boston.
Mrs. Oresto Colello, for compensation for
damage to wash caused by rust in water.
Marion I. Gaffmey, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect on Beacon
street in front of State House.
Kendall C. Gilbert, for compensation for
damage to car caused by city car.
A'ida Guisti, for .compensation for damage
to property at 24 Avalon road, West Roxbury,
caused by Fire Department.
James J. Ho'oley, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of the Public Works
Department, Highway Division.
John J. Horton, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of Public Works
Department Highway Division.
John J. Horton, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of Public Works
Department, Highway Division.
Thomas J. Hughes, to be reimbursed as
result of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as employee of the Build-
ing Department.
Reroa Hurwitz, for compensation for in-
juries caused by police car.
John J. Murphy, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as employee of the Hospital
Department.
Evelyn R. O'Neill, for compensation for
damage to oar caused by an alleged defect
on Western avenue, Allston.
Robert L. Paulding, for compensation for
damage to oar by car of Police Department.
Pennsylvania Insurance Company, for com-
pensation for damage to car of James A. and
Margaret Kelly.
Guy R. Peznola, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 83 Blake street, Hyde
Park, caused by Water Department.
William J. Pieroe, for compensation for
damage to property at 187 Webster street,
East Boston, caused by flooding of cellar.
Mirs. Frederick W. Slade, for compensation
for damage to property at 25 Bragdon street,
Roxbury, caused by the Fire Department.
Ralph F. Vozzella, for compensation for
damage to property at 788 Truman Highway,
Hyde Park, caused by broken water pipe.
Paul C. Wentworth, Jr., for compensation
for damage to car caused by an alleged defect
at 39 Appleton street.
Licenses.
Petitions for license to operate bowling
alleys on the .Lord's day, viz.:
First Boston Tenpin, Inc., Matthew J.
Strazzula, 820 William T. Morrissey Boule-
vard, Dorchester, Ward 16.
Hibernian. Bowling Alleys, Mortimer J.
Cronin, 184 Dudley street, Roxbury, Ward 8.
Holiday Lanes-Parkway, Inc., Emmawuel
Kurland, 1607 Veterans of (Foreign Wars
Parkway, West Roxbury, Ward 20.
Armand Jansen, 1453 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester, Ward 16.
North Station- Bowling Alleys, Inc. Joseph
A. Bruno, 222l\ Friend street, Ward 3.
Olindy's South Station Alleys, Inc., Albert
H. Slate, basement. South Station, Atlantic
avenue, Ward 3.
Orient Bowlaway, Henry Baldassaro, 981
Bennington street, East Boston, Ward 1.
PETITION FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition., of Charles N. Vogel, retired mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, medical, and surgical ex-
penses.
Referred to the Oomimittee on Claims.
APPLICATION FOR SHELLFISH PERMIT.
Application for commercial use shellfish
permit was received from Timothy Sullivan,
36 Park street, Dorchester, Ward 16.
Referred to the Committee on Licenses.
NOTICES FROM DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES.
A communication was received from the
Department of Public Utilities transmitting
copy granting petition of Boston Edison
Company for location, of pole on Soldiers
Field road, at Telford street, Brighton, in
care and control of Metropolitan District
Commission.
A communication was received from the
Department of Public Utilities transmitting
copy of order granting petition of Metropol-
itan Transit Authority to erect poles on
Commonwealth avenue, near intersection of
Essex street, in Brighton.
A .communication 'was received from the
Department of Public Utilities transmitting
copy of order giranting petition of Metropol-
itan Transit Authority to erect pole on Com-
monwealth avenue, at intersection of Sherborn
and Blandfoird streets, in the City of Boston.
Severally placed on file.
Pres. MCDONOUGH in the chair.
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Notice was received from the State De-
partment of Public Works of hearing to be
held October 2. 1961, at 2.30 P.M., on petition
of Massachusetts port Authority for license
to construct and maintain a crash boat launch-
ing ramp -and1 boathouse in and over the tide-
waters of Boston Outer Harbor in the City
of Boston.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF WALTER POWERS.
Notice was received from the Clerk of
the Supreme Judicial Court of the appoint-
ment of Walter Powers as Bar Examiner
and Chairman of the Board of Bar Examiners.
ASSJGNMIENT OF JUDGES.
Notice was received from the Clerk of the
Supreme Judicial Court of assignment of
Arthur L. Eno and Lawrence G. Brooks as
judges of the Appellate Division for the
Northern District of M. Allan Moore and
Arthur IT. Garvey as judges of the Appellate
Division for the Western. District, and
Aimedeo V. Sgarzi as judge of the Alppellate
Division for the Southern District.
Placed on file.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE
PROBATE COURT.
Communication. was received from the
Supreme Judicial Court on reassignment of
John C. Leggate on. Administrative Com-
mittee of the Probate Courts, and redesigna-
tion of John C. Leggate as Chairman of the
Administrative Committee.
Placed on file.
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APPROVAL OF CONSTABLE'S BOND
The constable's bond of John F. Panics,
Jr., having 'been duly approved by the Col-
lector-Treasurer, was received and approved.
ABSENCE OF MAYOR.
Notice was .received from the Mayor of
his absence from the city from September 30
to October 8, 1961.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS J. GRIFFIN.
Notice was received from, the Mayor of
the appointment of Thomas J. Griffin, Fire
Commissioner, as Acting Director of Civil
Defense, due to recall to active d'uty of Civil
Defense Director, Brigadier General Charles
W. Sweeney.
Placed on file.
APPROVAL OF INDEBTEDNESS OF
$2,000,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
SANITARY AND SURFACE DRAINAGE
SEWERS.
The following was (received:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Emergency Finance Board,
September 19, 1961.
Mr. Walter J. Malloy,
City Clerk.
Dear Sir:
I am enclosing the vote passed by this
Board on September 13, 1961, under the
suspension of rules, authorizing the City
of Boston to incur indebtedness in the amount
of $2,000,000 for the construction of sanitary
and surface drainage sewers.
Very truly yours,
Herman B. Dine, Secretary.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Emergency Finance Board,
September 13, 1961.
At a meeting of the Emergency Finance
Board of the Commonwealth, held on the 13 th
day of September, 1961, a majority of said
Board being present, the following vote was
unanimously passed under the suspension of
rules:
Voted, That in accordance with the provi-
sions of section 10 of chapter 44 of the General
Laws, as amended by chapter 56 of the Acts
of 1952, and chapter 99 of the Acts of 1959,
approval is hereby given to the City of Boston
for the authorization of indebtedness in the
amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000), as
passed by the City Council on July 31, 1961,
and approved by his Honor the Mayor on
August 1, 1961, in excess of its normal limit
of indebtedness as prescribed by said section
10, said amount to be used for the construc-
tion of sewers for sanitary and surface drain-
age purposes and for sewerage disposal.
Emergency Finance Board,
By Bernard Solomon, Chairman,
Alec J. Strzepek,
James P. Boyle,
John T. Driscoll,
Herman B. Dine, Secretary.
Placed on file.
DECAL SYSTEM FOR PARKING UNDER
FITZGERALD HIGHWAY.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Law Department, October 2, 1961.
To the Honorable the City Council.
Gentlemen:
This is in response to your inquiry whether
it is possible under existing law to limit to
residents of Boston paying a reasonable charge
the right to park during the night in the areas
beneath the Fitzgerald Expressway, between
Causeway and North street, which were re-
cently transferred to the City of Boston by
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for public
off-street parking purposes. See Suffolk Deeds,
Book 7556, page 75.
The city may either exercise the powers
vested in it by G. L., c. 40, s. 22C, as appear-
ing- in St. I960, c. 449, and install parking
meters or other devices for controlling such
areas; or it may exercise the powers vested
by St. 1946, c. 474, s. 1, cl. (e), as appearing
in St. 1948, c. 612, s. 2, and lease such areas
for use for off-street parking subject to a
schedule of maximum rates and "regulations
with respect to . . . use, operation and oc-
cupancy."
It is not readily apparent how, as a prac-
tical matter, parking meters or other mechan-
ical devices could reject nonresidents; and so
it is unnecessary to consider whether a mu-
nicipally owned off-street parking lot operated
under G. L. c. 40, s. 2'2C (appearing as afore-
said), need be open to all members of the
public who may have occasion to resort thereto.
St. 1946, c. 474, s. 1, cl. (e), as amended by
St. 1948, c. 612, s. 2, however, presents a dif-
ferent situation. It not only permits, but
verily requires, not only maximum rates, but
also regulations with respect to the use, op-
eration and occupancy of the property; and
it implies the employment by the lessee of at-
tendants to enforce such regulations. While
the matter is not free from doubts since the
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts has
not spoken on the subject, I am inclined to the
view that a regulation may restrict the use
of a public off-street parking facility to resi-
dents of the municipality maintaining it.
(See People v. Gilbert, 137 N. Y. S. 2d 389).
Whether anyone is willing to become a lessee
under such regulations I cannot undertake to
say; but unless there is, the proposal cannot
be effectuated, for St. 1946, c. 474, s. 1, ex-
pressly prohibits operation of a public off-
street parking facility through attendants in
the employ of the city itself.
Respectfully,
Arthur G. Coffey,
Corporation Counsel.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Langone, the Coun-
cil voted to take a recess at 3.51 p.m., subject
to the call of the chair. The members reas-
sembled in the Council Chamber and were
called to order by President McDONOUGH at
5.38 P.M.
BANKS TO EXTEND CREDIT FOR CON-
STRUCTION OF FALL-OUT SHELTERS.
The following was received:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Office of the Commissioner of Banks,
September 2'6, 1-961.
Mr. Walter J. Malloy,
City Clerk.
Dear Mr. Malloy:
This will acknowledge your communication
of September 24, 1961, enclosing resolution
adopted by the Boston City Council.
As a result of your letter, I am sending a
communication to all banks in the Common-
wealth.
Yours very truly,
Edward A. Counihan, III,
Commissioner of Banks.
Placed on file.
STUDY OF ZONING OF AREA AT LOCUST
STREET, DORCHESTER AVENUE.
AND SOUTHEAST EXPRESSWAY.
Boston Redevelopment Authority,
September 29, 1961.
Mr. Walter J. Malloy,
City Clerk.
Dear Mr. Malloy:
This will acknowledge receipt of September
25 of the resolution of the City Council dated
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September 18, 1961, concerning the study of
the present and future zoning of an area in
South Boston.
I have asked Donald M. Graham, the Plan-
ning Administrator, to look into this matter
and prepare a report for submission to the
Authority and if authorized, to the City
Council.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Logiie.
Placed on file.
STUDY OF FILTER BEDS AT DEER
ISLAND.
Boston Redevelopment Authority,
September 29, 1961.
Mr. Walter J. Malloy,
City Clerk.
Dear Mr. Malloy:
This will acknowledge receipt of September
25 of the resolution of the City Council dated
September 18, 1961, concerning the Deer Island
filter beds.
I have asked Donald M. Graham, the Plan-
ning Administrator, to look into this matter
and prepare a report for submission to the
Authority and if authorized, to the City
Council.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Logue.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONFIRMA-
TIONS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
Report on appointment by the Mayor (re-
ferred September 18) of Melvin Goldstein as
constable with authority to serve civil process
upon filing of bond for the term ending April
30, 1962 — recommending that the appointment
be confirmed.
The report was accepted, and the appoint-
ment was confirmed.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT.
Coun. KERRIGAN, for the Executive Com-
mittee, submitted the following:
On the message of the Mayor and order for
sale of land and buildings at 32 Walnut street,
Dorchester, to Parklane Realty, Inc., and a
proposed amendment submitted by the Com-
mittee on Public Lands (referred August 26),
the Executive Committee submitted a report
recommending that the amendment submitted
by the Committee on Public Lands be rejected
and that the foregoing order submitted by the
Mayor be passed with the following amend-
ment:
By striking out in the fourth paragraph
thereof the words: "Said instrument shall
contain a provision that the purchaser shall
within one ( 1 ) year of delivery of said
instrument expend the sum of approximately
$150,000 for the purpose of removing the
existing structure and .constructing on the
site a branieih bank and office building;" and
substituting in place thereof the following
words: "Said instrument shall contain a
provision that the purchaser shall within
two months from the dlate of delivery of
said instrument cause the existing building
to be razed, and shall within one year fi-om
said date of delivery expend the sum of
approximately $150,000 for the pun-pose of
constructing on the site and such additional
land as the purchaser nuay 'acquire a bank
building;" and by adding at the end thereof
the following words: "That the delivery of
such deed shall be accepted by the purchaser
and payment made to the city as provided
within six months from date of the adoption
of this order, otherwise this oirder to be of
no effect."
The report of the committee was accepted.
The proposed! amendment offered' by the
Committee on iPublic Lands was rejected.
The foregoing amendment submitted by the
Executive 'Committee was adopted.
The order as submitted by the Mayor and
as amended, was read once and passed, yeas 6,
nays 0 :
Yeas — Councillors Foley, Hi»es, Kerrigan,
La.ngoime, MoDonough, Sullivan — 6.
Nays— 0.
The order was assigned' for 14 days- for
final action.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
iCoum. FOLEY, for the Committee on
Claims submitted the fallowing:
1. Report on petition of Daniel R. Emery
( referred August 26 ) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained1 by him While in the performance
of 'his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Daniel R. Emery, a member
of the 'Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred1 as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on May 7,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Coimmissionier and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
To the petitioner $4 80
Joseph E. Gallagher, 243 Dorchester
street, South Boston 9 14
Carney Hospital, 2'100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 7 75
Total $'21 69
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
'2. 'Report on petition of 'Everett A.
Flaherty ('referred August 28) for indemnifi-
cation for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury sustained by him While in the per-
formance of ibis duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Everett A. Flaherty, a
memeber of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of ibis duty on
February 4, 1961, there be allowed and paid,
as 'recommended by the 'Fire Commissioner
and approved by the Corporation Counsel, to
the following the amount stated:
Dr. Wilfred V. Rounseville, 1168 Centre
street, Jamaica 'Plain $35
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
3. Report on. petition of Charles J. Flem-
ing (referred August 28) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Charles J. Fleming, a mem-
bar of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred' as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of 'his duty on
June 23, 1961, there be 'allowed and paid
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner
and approved by the Corporation Counsel,
to the following the amount stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $20
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said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for .Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
4. Report on petition of Anthony B.
Jerzylo (referred August 28) for indemnifi-
cation for hospital, surgical, .medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury sustained by him while in the per-
formance of his duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That .under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Anthony B. Jerzylo, a
member of the 'Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of
an injury received through no fault of his
own while in the performance of his duty
on .April 22, 1961, there ibe allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Eire Commissioner
and approved by the Corporation Counsel, to
the following the amount stated:
G. W. Smith & Co., 99 Washington
street $16 50
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbu rs ements .
5. Report on petition of Edward B. Keyes
(referred August 28) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him While in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the .provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Daws,
upon petition of lEdward B. Keyes, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on
April 13, 1961, there toe allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner
and approved toy the Corporation Counsel, to
the following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $15
Dr. Roger A. Kenworthy, 1180 Beacon
street, Brookline 15
Total $30
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
6. Report on petition of Arthur J. _ Logan
(referred1 August 28) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompany
order :
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Arthur J. Logan, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nuirsing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through mo fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on June 14,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended toy the iFire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $8 25
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
7. Report on petition of Joseph Lana.ta
(referred July 24) to be reimbursed as a result
of an execution issued against him on account
of his acts as an employee of the Department
of Public Works, Sanitary Division — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of six hundred fifty
dollars ($650) be allowed and paid to Joseph
Lanata in reimbursement for amount of ex-
ecution issued against him on account of his
acts as an employee of the Department of
Public Works, Sanitary Division, said sum to
be charged to the appropriation for Executions
of Court, Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
8. Report on petition of Francis X. Mc-
Cormick (referred July 24) to be reimbursed
as a result of an execution issued against him
on account of his acts as an employee of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of one hundred
seventy-five dollars ($175) be allowed and paid
to Francis X. McCormick, in reimbursement
for amount of execution issued against him
on account of his acts as an employee of the
Fire Department, said sum to be charged to
■the appropriation for Executions of Count,
Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
9. Report on petition of John J. McDon-
ough (referred August 28) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John J. McDonough, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on June 6, 1961,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended by
the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporaition Counsel, to the following the
amount stated:
To the petitioner $5 50
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
10. Report on petition of Gerard D. Murphy
(referred August 28) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injui*y sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Gerard D. Murphy, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on February 17,
1959, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. Alfred C. Paters, 1682 Centre street,
West Roxbury $35
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
11. Report on petition of John F. Noonan
(referred August 28) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John F. Noonan, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on June 18, 1961,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended by
the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amount stated:
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243
Charles street $7
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
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12. Report on petition of Walter E.
O'Hearn (referred August 28) for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the Genera! Laws,
upon petition of Walter E. O'Hearn, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses inem^red as a result of an injury
received through no faiult of his own' while in
the performance of his duty on June 16, 1961,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by
the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amount stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit
street .; $11
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
13. Report on petition of John H. O'Neill
(referred August 28) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order :
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John H. O'Neill, a member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on February 16,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
. John H. O'Neill, petitioner, 19 St. Marks
road, Dorchester $10
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester 23
Dr. Francis W. Creeden, 110)1 Beacon street,
Brookli.ne 25
Total $58
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
14. Report on petition of Lloyd C. Phillips
(referred August 28) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Lloyd C. Phillips, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on June 28, 1961,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by
the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amount stated:
Lloyd C. Phillips, petitioner, 37 Fayston
street, Roxbury $40
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
15. Report on petition of Joseph F. Pishkin
(referred August 28) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Joseph F. Pishkin, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indiemmifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty om June 4,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Goirp oration Counsel, to the
tolowing the amounts stated:
Joseph F. Pishkin, petitioner, 26 Bowman
street, Dorchester $1 75
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 8 75
Total $10 50
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
16. Report on petition of Thomas C.
Reardon (referred August 28) for indemnifi-
cation for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred' as a result of an
injury sustained by him while in the per-
formance of his duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Thomas C. Reardon, a
member of the Fire Department, for indiemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of am
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on
July 22, 1960, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended1 by the Fire Commissioner
and approved by the Corporation Counsel,
to the following the amount stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue
Dorchester .'$6 SO
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
17. Report on petition of William J.
Walsh, Jr. (referred August 28), for indem-
nification for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury sustained by him while in the per-
formance of his duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of William J. Walsh, Jr., a
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical, 'medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on
July 25, 1954, there be allowed and paid, as
reoom mended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
William J. Walsh, Jr., petitioner, 25 Wood^
bole avenue, Mattapan $9
Dr. William S. Weisman, 705 Washington
street, Dorchester 68
Total $77
said sum to be Charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT MAVERICK AND
COTTAGE STREETS, EAST BOSTON.
Coun. LANGONE and COFFEY offered the
following :
Ordered, That the Commissioner of Public
Works be requested, through his Honor the
Mayor to make a survey of the Maverick
and Cottage streets intersection', East Boston,
with a view to installing pedestrian "stop"
lights therein.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
OCTOBER 2, 1961
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OFF-STREET DECAL PARKING FOR
BOSTON RESIDENTS.
Coun. LANGONE offered the folio-wing:
Ordered, That Ms Honor the Mayor in-
struct the Gommissionier of Real Piroperty to
acquire land in the South End, Back Bay, amd
West End areas of Boston to set up an off-
street D<eoal system of parking for Boston
residents only, at all times.
The Commissioner of Real Property to
make a report to the City Council not later
than January 1, 1962.
Pass'ed under suspension of the -rules.
LEGAIL OPINION RE SALE OF LAND ON
SYDNEY AND CAPSON STREETS,
DORCHESTER.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Ordered, That the Corporation Counsel
render a formal opinion as to whether the
order relating to the sale of land at Sydney
and Carson streets, Dorchester, submitted by
the Mayor on August 8, 1960, may be amended
to contain specific limitations and restric-
tions binding upon the auction of this or
other tax title lands.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
TAX ABATEMENTS FOR HOMEOWNERS
BEING RECALLED TO DUTY WITH
ARMED FORCES.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Ordered, That the Commissioner of Assessing
advise the City Council as to practicable
methods which might be immediately taken to
■reduce interest on unpaid taxes, waive tax
foreclosure proceedings, and otherwise prac-
tically assist homeowners now being recalled
to duty with the armed forces of the United
States.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
NAMING SQUARE IN HONOR OF FIOREN-
TINO J. DICAROLIS.
Coun. COFFEY offered the following:
Ordered, That the Committee to Memorialize
Veterans be requested, through his Honor the
Mayor, to name the square at the corner of
Meridian street and Lexington street in East
Boston in honor of Pvt. Florentine J. Di-
Carolis who was killed in action on November
11, 1943, while a member of the 35th Infantry
Division in Anzio, Italy, while in the service
of the United States during World War II.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT IN CLERK
OF COMMITTEES DEPARTMENT.
Coun. McDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That effective October 4, 1961, the
following-named persons be, and hereby are,
appointed in the service of the Clerk of Com-
mittees Department to the positions set against
their respective names, until the second
Wednesday of November, 1961, at the salaries
in effect for them on October 3, 1961:
Francis R. Burke, temporary clerk.
Agnes G. Dinsmore, temporary clerk-recep-
tionist.
Edmund T. Doyle, Jr., temporary clerk.
Michael A. Flynn, temporary clerk.
Anthony Marmo, temporary clerk.
Jeanne Silver, temporary clerk-stenogra-
pher.
Thomas N. Travel's, temporary clerk.
Arthur Vaughn, temporary clerk.
Frances B. Winn, temporary clerk.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
CITY ELECTION, NOVEMBER 7.
Coun. McDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That meetings of the citizens of
this city qualified to vote for city officers be
held at the several polling places designated
for the purpose by the Board of Election Com-
missioners on Tuesday, the seventh day of
November, 1961, to give in their votes for not
more than nine candidates for the office of
City Councillor, and not more than five can-
didates for the office of School Committeeman.
The polls at said meetings shall be opened
at 8 a.m. and closed at 8 P.M.
Ordered, That the City Clerk be hereby di-
redted to give notice of said meetings accord-
ing to law.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
RESURFACE MAGDALA STREET, DOR-
CHESTER.
Coun. McDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That the Public Works Commis-
sioner be requested, through his Honor the
Mayor, to resurface Magdala street, Dorchester.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
RELOCATE MARTIN J. LAWLESS
SQUARE.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Ordered, That the Committee to Memorialize
Veterans be requested to relocate the Martin
J. Lawless square, formerly located at St.
Alphonsus and Conant streets, to the junction
of Tremont and Worthington streets, Roxbury.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
Adjourned at 6 P.M., in salutation to the
citizens who have been recalled to active duty
in the armed forces, on motion of Councillor
Langone, to meet on Monday, October 9, 1961,
at 2 P.M.
Note: AH debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings In accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on fli<"
in office of City Clerk.)
CITY OF BOSTON
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PRINTING a^ggSn, SECTION
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CITY OF BOSTON
Proceedings of City Council
Monday, October 9, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair, and
all the members present.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted
to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Aimen.
0 Almighty God, from whom all authority
proceeds, guide thesa administrators of this
authority in the government of this city.
May all that they -do toe in accord with Thy
eternal law, and in harmony with the con-
victions of their consciences. May they be
guided always1 by a sincere desire to promote
the common good of the city and its people
who have chosen them to toe their councillors.
In the great Crusade of Prayer for World
Peace, may our fervent prayers be joined
with the prayers of all good mem everywhere
that concord, harmony, and mutual under-
standing will be (restored.
In the .name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
MRS. HARLAN EDWARDS, CITY COUN-
CILMAN FROM SEATTLE, WASHING-
TON, VISITOR TO CITY COUNCIL.
President MCDONOUGH welcomed to the
City Council a visit by Mrs. Harlan Edwards,
Councilman from Seattle, Washington.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointment:
Weigher of Goods for the term ending
April 30, 19'62: John C. Greulioh, 7 Rhinecliff
street, Arlington.
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
OPEN AREIAJS AND PLAYGROUNDS FOR
PARKING IN EMERGENCIES.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, October 9, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication from
the Commissioner of 'Public Works concerning
your order of June 26, 1961, relative to having
the Public Works Department as well as the
Police Department consider the advisability
of opening and making available to motorists
of the City of Boston, the facilities of the
various open areas and playgrounds for the
purpose of parking their oars in cases of
emergencies and serious snowstorms.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
October 3, 1961.
Albert Kramer, Adminis'tirative Assistant,
Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to the following City
Council order dated June 26 1961, and recently
received by this office.
"Ordered, That the Public Works Depart-
ment as well as the Police Department con-
sider the advisability of opening and making
available to motorists of the City of Boston,
the facilities of the various open areas and
playgrounds for the purpose of parking their
cars in cases of emergencies and serious snow-
storms."
The Public Works Department does not
have open areas available for the parking
of ears in, cases of emergencies or snow-
storms.
However, the proposition is extremely im-
portant and we will immediately make a
survey of any other departments or agencies
in charge of open land which would be suitable
for the purpose and wherever possible make
arrangements far emeirgeney parking during
snowstorms.
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
Placed on file.
SALE OF PIGS BY PENAL INSTITUTIONS
DEPARTMENT.
The following was received:
City of Boston ,
Office of the Mayor, October 9, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
The House of Correction at Deer Island
has a surplus of one hundred pigs. These
pigs weigh a total of about ten thousand
pounds. In order that these surplus pigs
may be sold at the present market price of
approximately $1,800, it is necessary that
the City Council give its approval to the
sale.
I therefore sutomit to you herewith an
order for the sale of the surplus pigs and
recommend passage by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Penal Institutions Department,
September 29, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
This department has a surplus of one hun-
dred (100) pigs at the House of Correction,
Deer Island, which we would like to sell.
These pigs weigh about one hundred (100)
pounds each, a total of about ten thousand
(10,000) pounds.
At the present market price, the City of
Boston should receive approximately one thou-
sand eight hundred dollars ($1,800) from
this sale. If approved, it is our intention to
advertise this sale in the "City Record" and
sell to the highest bidder with a representa-
tive of the Sealer of Weights and Measures
Department to supervise the weighing.
Authorization by the City Council and your
Honor's approval of this public sale is re-
spectfully requested.
Very truly yours,
Joseph V. MoBrine,
Penal Institutions Commissioner.
Oird'ered, That the Penal Institutions Com-
missioner is hereby authorized to sell to the
highest bidder one hundred surplus pigs at
the House of Correction, Deer Island.
On motion of Councillor Foley the rules
were suspended and the order was passed.
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ORDINANCE AGAINST LITTERED
STREETS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, October 5, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
When compared with the anti-litter _ ordi-
nances of other municipalities the anti-litter
provisions of Boston's ordinances are deficient
in that they do not require the person in
control of an estate abutting on a sidewalk
to keep either his estate or the sidewalk it
abuts free of litter. Am all-out litter control
program obviously should include such_ a
provision. Accordingly, I submit herewith,
and recommend that you adopt, an ordinance
prescribing that no person in control of an
estate abutting on a sidewalk shall (a) suffer
any rubbish, litter, filth, garbage, or other
refuse to remain om such sidewalk except
incident to refuse collection, or (b) permit
any weeds to grow in such sidewalk, or suffer
to remain uncut any overgrowth of other
herbage therein, or (c) suffer any rubbish,
Utter, or other refuse to remain in the open
on such estate within' three hundred feet
of the street except in a receptacle _ from
which such rubbish, litter, or (refuse is not
likely to be scattered or blown about.
The ordinance transmitted1 herewith, if
adopted, will further require that all refuse
placed on a sidewalk be in a covered water-
tight receptacle and be put on the sidewalk
not earlier than seven o'clock in the evening
of the day preceding the scheduled collection
day. Heretofore it has been permissible to
put such refuse on the sidewalk as early
as •five o'clock in the afternoon of such
preceding day and, in the case of refuse
other than gambage or putrescible matter,
in a securely tied bundle or in a receptacle
with its contents so arranged that any light
matter or substance is miot likely to be
scattered or blown about; but experience has
shown these alternatives to be unsatisfactory
safeguards against litter and, if the hour
were 7 P.M. instead of 5 P.M., most people
could come home from work without passing
rubbish barrels.
Finally, if the litter control program is
to be effective, potential violators should be
deterred by the prospect of a heavy fine. To
that end, the last section of the enclosed
ordinance provides that each offence against
an anti-litter provision in the ordinances shall
be punished by a fine not exceeding fifty
dollars (the maximum fine permissible under
the city charter — iS.t. 1854, c. 448, s. 3'5).
The currently intensified anti-Jitter cam-
paign would clearly receive a marked _ boost
from your early action on the ordinance
submitted herewith.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-One.
Am Ordinance Providing Further Against
Littered Streets.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows :
Section 1. Chapter 29 of the Revised
Ordinances of 1961 is hereby amended by
striking out section 43 and inserting in place
thereof the following: — Section 43. No per-
son shall sweep, throw or otherwise remove
into any public way, public alley or other
public place under the charge of the commis-
sioner of public works, or into any roadway
or walk of any of them, from any building
or structure or fro'm any land not constitut-
ing a part of such way, alley or place, any
filth, rubbish or other substance and suffer
the same to remain there; provided, that
filth, rubbish or other substance which by
law or by arrangement is to be collected
and removed by the public works department
(whether through employees in its service
or- through an. independent contractor acting
for it) or by a person having a permit under
section fourteen of this chapter or section
3^1lA idf chapter 111 iotf the General Laws, may
after seven o'clock in the afternoon of the
day preceding the scheduled time of such
collection, be placed by the owner or occupant
of an estate upon the sidewalk of any such
way or alley abutting such estate in a cov-
ered watertight receptacle. No person placing
a receptacle upon the sidewalk of amy way
or alley as aforesaid shall suffer the same
to remain upon such way or alley or any
roadway or walk thereof more than twelve
hours after such collection.
Section 2. 'Said chapter 29 is hereby
amended by inserting after section 49 the
following sections: — Section 49 A. No per-
son in control of an estate abutting on a
sidewalk shall suffer any rubbish, litter, filth,
garbage or other refuse to remain on such
sidewalk except in a receptacle placed on
such sidewalk in accordance with the proviso
in section' forty -three.
■Section 49B. No person in control of an
estate abutting on a sidewalk shall permit
any weeds to grow in such sidewalk or
suffer to remain uncut any overgrowth of
other herbage therein.
Section 49C. No person in control of an
estate abutting on a street shall suffer any
rubbish, litter or other refuse to remain in
the open on such estate 'within three hundred
feet of such street except in a receptacle
from which such rubbish, litter or refuse is
not likely to be scattered or blown about.
Section 3. Said chapiter 29 is hereby further
amended by striking out section 110 and in-
serting in place thereof the following: — Section
110. Any person violating any provision, of
section 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49A, 49B, or 49C
shall be punished by a fine not exceeding fifty
dollars for each offense. Amy person vio-
lating any other provision- of this chapter
shall be punished by a fine not exceeding
twenty dollars for such offense, and not
only the person actually doing the prohibited
thing, but also his employer and' every other
person concerned in so doing shall be punished
by such fine.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
ORDINANCE FOR ANNUAL CUMULATIVE
SUPPLEMENT TO REVISED ORDI-
NANCES OF 1961.
The following was received:
'City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, October 2, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
In Massachusetts, we have come to know
not only the so-called annual blue books of
acts and resolves but also the cumulative
supplements to "Annotated Laws of Massa-
chusetts" andi "Massachusetts General Laws
Annotated" codifying (the aimiendmcwts to the
General Laws. Heretofore the annual supple-
ment to Boston's Revised Ordinances has
been a mere cumulative compilation, without
codification, of ordinances passed between
revisions, with much obsolete material printed
year after year. It strikes me that it would
be an improvement if at the close of each
municipal year Boston (printed (1) a
pamphlet for legal reference containing all!
ordinances passed during that year but lim-
ited to that year, and (2) cumulative sup-
plement for general use in the style of the
above-imentioned cumulative supplements, cod-
ifying all ordinances, (Whensoever passed,
amending the latest revision. To that end,
I recomi'memd' adoption of the ordinance sub-
mitted herewith.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-One.
Am Ordinance Providing for an Annual Cumu-
lative Supplement to the Revised Ordi-
nances of 1961.
Be it ordaimied by the City Council of Boston,
as follows :
OCTOBER 9, 1961
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Section 1. Section. 1 of chapter 10 of the
Revised Ordinances of 1961 is hereby amended
by striking out, in limes 16 and 17, the
words "as a city document a supplement to
the revised ordinances containing all ithe ordi-
nances passed during the year" and inserting
in place thereof the words: — as city docu-
ments (a) a pamphlet containing, except as
otherwise provided, all ordinances passed duir-
ing such year, and (b) a cumulative supple-
ment to this ordinance codifying all ordi-
nances, whensoever passed, amending this
ordinance.
Section '2. 'The Revised Ordinances of 1&61
shall not be included in the pamphlet to be
prepared and printed at the close of the
current municipal year under section 1 of
chapter 10 of said revised ordinances as
amended by section, il of this ordinance.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committees named, viz.:
Claims.
Mary Arsenault, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect on Wash-
ington, street, Boston.
Garrett G. Barry, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as employee of the Police De-
partment.
B. Berkowitz & Son, for compensation for
damage to property at .13 Merchants Row,
Boston, caused by water.
Raymond' L. Brown, for compensation for
injuries caused .by an alleged defect on Black-
stone street, Boston.
John E. Burns, for compensation for dam-
age to oar caused iby an alleged defect on
Adams street, Dorchester.
Florence M. Comroy, for compensation for
injuries caused toy an alleged defect on Forest
Hills street, Jamaica Plain.
Claude E. Davis, for refund on electrical
permit No. iH-82534.
Forest Hills Independent Taxi, Inc., for
compensation for damage to vehicle caused by
city vehicle.
Elizabeth R. Keane, for compensation for
damage to car caused by an alleged defect
on Lake street, Brighton.
John D. Kelley, for compensation for dam-
age to property and personal injuries, caused
by city vehicle.
William F. Marcella, for compensation for
damage to property at 59 and 61 Endicott
street, Boston, caused by the bursting of the
water main.
Francis P. Nazzaro, for compensation for
damage to property during the building of
Manassah iE. Bradley School.
.Licenses.
Petitions to operate howling alleys on the
Lord's day, viz. :
60 Corporation, Harry A. French, 570
American Legion Highway, Roslindaile; Cod-
man. Square Boiwlaway, Inc., Harry Hampar-
ian, 649 Washington street, Dorchester; Mount
Pleasant Bowling & Billiards, John F. Mc-
Laughlin, 690 Dudley street, Dorchester.
APPLICATION FOR SHELLFISH PERMIT.
Application for commercial shellfish per-
mit was received from Herbert E. Lawson,
1142 Morton street, Dorchester, Ward 17.
■Referred to the Coimmittee on Licenses.
PETITIONS FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petitions of Ralph A. Borden, Joseph Boy-
Ian, Robert N. Burrill, Paul F. Cook, John
R. Cornish, Paul F. Curran, William J. Des-
mond, James M. Dever, John J. Donahue,
Arthur I. Downing, Gerald A. Fleming, Clar-
ence X. Frost, Richard O. Goyette, Walter
F. Hurley, James D. Kennedy, Richard W.
Kennedy, Edward V. Lowney, John Maffei,
John J. Maffei, Edward F. McLeod, Charles
F. O'Brien, Raymond F. Ochs, Bernard L.
O'Connor, Bernard L. O 'Connor, William E.
O'Connor, George P. Smith, Henry C. Sybertz,
and John J. Tremenitozzi, memtoers of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, .medical and nursing ex-
penses.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Claims.
MTNORS' LICENSES.
Amplications for .minors' lioens'es were re-
ceived from two newsboys.
Licenses were granted under the usual
conditions.
NOTICE OF HEARING BiEFORE, METRO-
POLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION.
Notice was received from the Mietropolitan
District Commission of hearing to he held
October 19, 1961, at 2 P.M., om petition of
Boston Edison. Company to 'erect pole on
Everett street, Brighton, in care and control
of Metropolitan District Commission.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF ASAPH R. EAVES.
Notice was received from, the Health De-
partment of the appointment of Asaph R.
Eaves as environmental sanitation inspector.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the [following:
1. Report on petition of Raymond1 H.
Berlo (referred August 28) to be reimbursed
as a result of am execution issued against
him on account 'of bis acts as an employee
of the Police Department — recommending pas^
sage of the accompanying order:
Ordered That the sum of one thousand
dollars ($1,000) Ibe allowed and paid to
Raymond H. Berlo, in reimbursement for
amount of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Police Department, Division 13, said sum to
be charged to the appropriation for Execu-
tions of Oouirt, Damage Claims and Reimburse-
ments.
2. Report on petition, of John V. Brennan
(referred September 18) to be reimbursed as
a result of an execution issued against him
on account of bis acts as an employee of the
Highway Division, Department of Public
Works — recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That the sum of seven hundred
ninety-five dollars ($796) be allowed and paid
to. John V. Brennan, in reimbursement for
amount of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Highway Division, Department of Public
Works, said sum. to be charged to the appro-
priation for Executions of Oouirt, Damage
Claims and Reimbursements.
3. Report on petition of William H. Hillier
( referred August 28 ) to be reimbursed as a
result of two executions issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Police Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of six hundred one
dollars seven cents ($601 .07) be allowed and
plaid to William, H. Hillier, in reimbursement
for amount of two executions issued against
him on account of his acts as an employee
of the Police Department, Traffic Division',
said sum to be changed to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
'Reimbui'sements-.
4. 'Report on petition, of Francis J. Kane
(referred September 18) to be reimbursed as
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the result of three executions issued against
him on account of bis acts as an employes
of the School Committee — recommending pas-
sage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of six hundred sixty-
mine dollars seven cents ($669.07) be allowed
amd paid to Francis J. Kane, in reimburse-
ment for amount of three executions issued
against him on account of his acts as an
employee of the School Committee, said sum
to be charged ;to the appropriation for Execu-
tions of Court, Damage Claims and Reimburse-
ments,
5. Report on petiton of John T. Nolan
(referred September 18) to be reimbursed as
a result of an execution issued against him
on account of his acts as an employee of the
Automotive Division, Department of Public
Works — recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That the sum of two hundred fifty-
Oime dollars seventy cents ($251.70) be allowed
and paid to John T. Nolan, in reimburse-
ment for amount of execution issued against
him on account of his acts as an employee
of the Automotive Division, Department of
Public Works, said sum to be charged to the
appropriation for Executions of Court, Damage
Claims and Reimbursements.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
CONFIRMATIONS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on. Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
Report on appointments by the Mayor
(referred October 2) of Alexander J. Elliott
and Joseph D. Elliott as weighers of goods
for the term ending April 30, 1962 — recom-
mending that the appointmiemits be confirmed.
The report was accepted, and the appoint-
ments were confirmed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LICENSES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee o.n
Licenses, submitted the following:
1. Report on application (referred August
14) for commercial use shellfish permit for
Broniek Kwasnica — ire'Cormmending that per-
mit be granted.
2. Report cm applications (referred Sep-
tember 18) for commercial use shellfish per-
mits for Herbert T. Bennett, Jr., William E.
Bennett, James CaldairelM, Edward W. Elms,
Anithioiny J. Ferragamo, David F. Fulleirton,
Richard Kirby, James L'Heureux, William E.
Maslauskas, John A. Molmtyre, Jr., James L.
Sullivan, Paul Sullivan, Timothy Sullivan —
recommending that permits be granted.
The reports were accepted, and the permits
were granted under the usual conditions.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LICENSES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on Li-
censes, submitted the following:
1. Report on petitions (referred September
18) for license to operate bowling alleys on
the Lord's day, viz.: Arborway Bowlaway,
Blue Hill Bowlaway, Bond Bowling and Bil-
liards, Inc., Botta Corporation, Boylston
Bowladrome, Inc., Broadway Recreation, Cen-
tral Park Lanes, Columbia Billiard Company,
Commonwealth Recreation Bowling Alleys,
Julius Covitz, Egleston Bowlaway, Fenway
Alleys, 428 Realty Corporation, Grove Hall
Recreation Center, Hub Bowling Alleys, Hunt-
ington 55 Alleys, Inc., Hyde Park Bowling
Alleys, Hyde Square Bowlaway, Inc., Jamaica
Bowlaway, Kenmore Bowladrome, Inc., Lucky
Strike Bowladrome of Boston, Inc., Mattapan
Bowladrome, Maverick Gardens Bowladrome,
Domenick Rubbico, Miah J. Murray, Inc.,
South Boston Bowl Arena, Inc., Starlight
Bowladrome, Inc., State Bowling Alleys, Web-
ster Bowlir.g Alleys, West Roxbury Bowling
O-nter, Inc., West Roxbury Liederkranz, and
Sammy White, Inc. — reccmmending that the
nc.nses be granted.
2. Report on petitions (referred October 2)
for license to operate bowling alleys on the
Lord's day, viz.:
First Boston Tenpin, Inc., Hibernian Bowl-
ing Alleys, Holiday Lanes-Parkway, Inc., Ar-
mand Jansen, North Station Bowling Alleys,
Inc., Olinay's South Station Alleys, Inc., and
Orient Bowlaway — recommending that the li-
censes be granted.
The reports were accepted, and the licenses
were seve: ally granted under the usual con-
ditions.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
SERVICES AND RECREATION.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Committee on
Public Services and Recreation, submitted the
following:
Report en message of the Mayor and order
(referred September 18) for amendment to
county classification and compensation plans
re Jail Nu.se to Matron-Nurse — recommending
that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HOSPITALS.
Coun. LANGONE, for the Committee on
Hospitals, submitted the following:
On Thursday, October 5, 1961, the City
Council Committee on Hospitals inspected the
facilities at the Boston City Hospital. We were
met by Superintendent Dr. John F. Conlin and
representatives of the various labor unions
representing the hospital employees.
The major problem at this institution is the
labor problem. The morale of the employees
is at its lowest ebb, because of the very low
pay scale in many of the grades.
There are about 600 to 700 employees classi-
fied as medical workers. Some of these work-
ers are skilled and perform the duties of and
equivalent to the nurses and technicians but
are placed in practically the same category
of the unskilled workers who perform menial
tasks. There is no opportunity for advancing
employees in this category because there are
very few senior medical workers at the hospi-
tal. Likewise, there is no seniority for these
workers. One example, a woman who has
been working for 33 years for the hospital has
been by-passed.
Many workers at the hospital are asked to
perform duties other than those for which
they are paid because of a shortage of help,
and are not paid for this extra work. The only
personnel who are paid overtime are the
clerical help.
Skilled help such as the electricians and
plumbers are also in a very low scale as
compared to comparable employees in other
municipalities. In fact, the laborers who work
for the towns of Arlington and Brookline re-
ceive more pay than the electricians and
plumbers at the City Hospital. The electricians
and plumbers receive a maximum of $83 per
week after 11 years and the laborer in the
towns of Brookline and Arlington receives $86
per week maximum.
In the Technical Department of the hospital,
the technicians in the various laboratories do
not receive anywhere near what the compar-
able jobs in the other hospitals in this area
receive.
Because of this situation, the City Hospital
cannot compete for help and is required to
hire part-time help who by the time their
appointment expires are just getting trained
for the job.
As a Tesult of this shortage of help the
hospital was not as clean as it should be. For
example, we inspected the employees' dining
room shortly before the supper meal and it
was still dirty from the noon meal. This de-
plorable condition was repeated in other parts
of the hospital.
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There is a very serious condition at the
Power Plant. Since the Public Works Depart-
ment incinerator has been furnishing steam
for powering the hospital, they have been get-
ting too much steam, according to one of the
chief engineers. This is creating a hazardous
condition and creating the possibility of an
explosion.
They have installed a "Squires' Divider"
which cuts the volume of steam received from
the incinerator from approximately 250 pounds
of pressure to 150 pounds of pressure which
is all the pressure that the Power Plant can
handle. If something should ever happen to
this device which cuts down the steam pressure
there would occur the same type of explosion
which occurred in Cambridge, at Harvard,
which killed and injured some eight employees.
Also, this constitutes a serious waste of
steam produced by the incinerator which could
be utilized by either selling it to Edison or
selling it directly to other institutions in the
vicinity such as the Massachusetts Memorial
Hospital, etc.
At the Emergency Ward, we found that
seriously injured people wait sometimes two
or three hours for any treatment. This is a
very bad situation. These injured people sit
on a bench because there is a lack of room at
the Emergency Ward and are unattended.
There is only one corridor in this ward and
movement of the injured is very slow. It is
our belief that the facilities of the Emergency
Ward should be enlarged and more doctors
and nurses available. One complaint received
by the committee was that sometimes there is
only one doctor on duty during the early
morning hours when most of our serious auto-
mobile accidents occur on the Southeast Ex-
pressway from which most accidents are
brought.
The food at the hospital is wholesome and
substantial. Over 9,000 meals a day are
served from our main kitchen. Food is cai'ted
on electrical stainless steel carts to the various
wards. The inspection of these carts found
that they did not appear to be well maintained
and the electrical system which is supposed to
keep the food warm was not properly func-
tioning to keep food warm for delivery to
other parts of the hospital.
In conclusion, it appears that the labor re-
lations at the hospital are not as they should
be. There is no proper machinery foir em-
ployees to resolve their grievances to the hos-
pital management. In fact, the relations are
so bad between the superintendent and labor
groups representing the employees that the
Board of Trustees of the Hospital were forced
to set up their own Grievance Committee.
A complete and thorough unbiased investiga-
tion of these should be made as soon as
possible.
The report was accepted.
NOVEMBER 5, 1961, "TARAS SHEV-
CHENKO DAY."
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Resolved, That the City Council salute the
Centennial of Ukraine's foremost Poet and
Freedom Fighter, Taras Shevchenko, who by
his writings became the symbol of the Ukrain-
ian fight for freedom; and be it further
Resolved, That his Honor the Mayor pro-
claim Sunday, November 5, 1961, as "Taras
Shevchenko Day" in the City of Boston.
The resolution was adopted under suspension
of the rules.
On September 18, 1961, the foregoing order
was read once and passed yeas 7, mays 1.
The order was given its second reading and
passage, yeas 8, nays 1 :
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Hines,
Iannella, Kerrigan, Langone, McDonough,
Sul-lvan — 8.
Nays — Councillor Foley — 1.
LOAN FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR REPAIRS
TO CITY BUILDINGS.
Coun. SULLIVAN called up, under un-
finished business, No. 2 oin the Calendar, viz.:
2. Order for loan of $5,000,000' for re-
modeling, reconstructing, or making extraor-
dinary improvements or repairs to buildings
owned by the oiity.
MEETING WITH MAYOR ON APPRO-
PRIATION FOR SALARY SURVEY.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Moved, That the City Council desires to
meet wi'Jh his Honor the Mayor regarding
the appropriation for the salary survey: that
the meeting date and hour be set by his
Honor, the Mayor.
The motion was carried1.
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Executive Com-
mitbee, submitted the following:
1. Report on petition (referred July 12)
of Congregation Adath Jeshuran, to use for
burial purposes and as a cemetery, certain
land owned by it o<n Grove street, in the
West Roxbury district of Boston — recommend-
ing passage of the accompanying order:
Ordored, That permission be herehy granted
to the Congregation Adath Jeshurun to use for
burial purposes and as a cemetery a certain par-
cel of land owned by it on Grove street in the
West Roxbury district of Bottom, as shown
on a "Plan of Land, Grove Street, West
Roxbuiry, Mass., February 21, 1961, Herman
L. Feer-William E. Nast, Architects-Engi-
neers, 27 School Street, Boston, Mass.," a copy
of which plan is filed herewith and bounded
and described in a letter of the petitioner to
the Mayor and members of the Oity Council,
dated March 9, 1961, also filed herewith,
and which description is as follows:
Westerly on Grove street, ninety-one (91)
feet; northwesterly by land of Congregation
Aldath Jes'hurun one hundred one and 13-100
(101.13) feet; northeasterly by other land
of Congregation Adath Jes'hurun ninety-one
( 91 ) feet; and southeasterly by land now
or formerly of Roger H. Bemis and Margaret
E. Bemis, one hundred seventy -(two and
08-100 (172.08) feet.
2. Report on petition (referred September
18) of Italian Catholic Cemetery Association
to use for burial purposes and as a cemetery,
certain land owned by it on American
Legion Highway in the West Roxbury district
of Boston — recommending passage of the ac-
company iwg order:
Ordered, That permission 'be hereby granted
to the Italian Catholic Cemetery Association,
to use for burial purposes and as a cemetery,
a certain parcel of land owned by it on
American Legion Highway in the West Rox-
bury district of Boston, as1 shown on a "Com-
piled Plan of Land in West Roxbury, dated
June 30, 1961, George M. O'Neil, Registered
Engineer," a copy of which plan is filed
herewith and bounded and described in a
letter of the petitioner to the Mayor and
■the City Cowneil of Boston, also filed here-
with and which description is as follows:
Beginning at a point on said northwesterly
side of American Legion Highway at other
land of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
said other land being under the jurisdiction
of the Division of Youth Service, and thence
running southwesterly by American Legion
Highway in three courses of 109.83 feet,
1115.40 feet and 57.58 feet; thence turning and
running westerly and northwesterly by a curve
to the right of 40 feet radius 58.69 feet to
a point on the northeasterly side of Walk
Hill street; thenice turning and running
northwesterly by said northeasterly side of
Walk Hill street about 325 feet; thence
turning and' rrunning northwesterly and
northerly by a curve to the right of 50 feet
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radius 79.50 feet to a point on the southeasterly
side of Canter'bury street; thance turning a'nd
ruraning in a general northeasterly ddreotio'n
by said southeasterly side of Canterbury
street about 970 feet; thenioe turning amid
running southeasterly aibout 100 feet; thence
turning and running northeasterly about 240
feet to said other land of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts; thence turning and rutmniing
southeasterly by said other land of the Com-
monwealth of Massachusetts about 501 feet
to the point of beginning, containing about
11.9 acres.
Included within the above parcel and run-
ning through it from its southwest bound to
its northeast bound is a part of Stony Brook,
as sihown on a plan hereinafter mentioned.
The 'reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
Adjourned at 3.50 p.m., on' motion of Coun-
cillor Connolly, to meet on Monday, October
16, 1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings In accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
City op Boston
Administrative Services Department
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, October 16, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President MCDONOUGH in the chair, and all
the imembars present.
The Right Reverend' Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted
to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE BIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the 'Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Eternal God, we know that Thou art the
source of all power, the God of all life, and
Lord of all creation, and so we torn to Thee
realizing our limitations, to task help for this
day. Better than we can possibly know our-
selves, in 'Thy divine intellect, You know
what is best for this city; You have tlhe
power to accomplish it; we pray that we may
be Thy instruments, obedient to Thy will,
.amenable to Thy direction, and devoted to
the supreme end1 of our creation to manifest
Thy eternal glory, here and forever hereafter.
Amen.
'Ira the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened' with the salute
to the Flag.
TRAFFIC [LIGHTS AT (MAVERICK AND
COTTAGE (STREETS, EAST BOSTON.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, October 16, 1961.
To the City 'Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communication from
the Ooim.miissioinier of Public Works concerning
your o>rder of October 2, 1961, relative to
making a survey of the Maverick and Cottage
Streets intersection, Fast Boston, with a view
to installing pedestrian "stop" lights.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
October 10, 1961.
Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to the following Council
order dated October 2, 1961:
"O'rd'ered, That the Commissioner of Public
Works be requested, through ihis Honor the
Mayor, to make a survey of the Maverick
and Cottage Streets intersecitionr, East Boston,
with a view to installing pedestrian "stop"
lights."
The installation of traffic signals and signs
is the responsibility of Traffic and, aecord<-
inglly, I have forwarded the request to that
department.
James W. Haley,
'Commission er of Public Works.
Placed on file.
IMPROVEMENTS AT HOUSE OF COR-
RECTION, DBFJR ISLAND.
The following was (received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, October 11, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communication; from
the Penal Institution' Commissioner concern*-
ing the duly adopted motion of your Honor-
able Body of August 14, 1961, relative to im-
provements at the House of Correction, Deer
Island, as recommended by your Committee
on Inspection of Prisons.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Penal Institutions Department,
October 11, 1961.
Committee on Inspection of Prisons,
Chairman, Councillor Foley.
G entlemen :
In accoirdance wtb your request of August
14, 1'9'61, I submit the following ira response
to . the report of Councillors Sullivan and
Foley:
As you well know, D'eer Island is a mini-
mum security-type institution covering an area
of thirty-two (32) acres and containing
twenty-three (23) scattered buildings. Also,
on the island' is the Fort Dawes Military
Installation with its personnel who commute
and use the prison facilities for entrance
and egress. Also at the present time there
is a large Metropolitan District Commission
sewage treatment plant project on the prem-
ises of the island for which the prison, gate
is opened1 approximately two hundred and
fifty times a day to allow its workers and
trucks to enter and leave.
Coinifimement to cell, in. penological termini
ology referred to as a lockup, is a problem at
any institution and the lock/up at Deer Island
is in many cases shorter than at some of
our neighboring counties. It is my plan to
attempt to work out a feasible solution to
this problem with the hope of implementing
it in, the spring. At the present time, with
the long, dark winter mights it would not
appear possible to shorten the lockup period.
This is in accordance with good practical
penology, as practiced in many other insti-
tutions, including the Commonwealth, where
lockups in the winter are longer, due to the
winter conditions, than in the spring and
summer months.
Education in any institution, with short-
time offenders, has long been a prison prob-
lem. At the time of this writing, although
we have just under five hundred inmates,
less than five are attending school classes
which are conducted on the premises two
nights a week by a qualified Boston school
teacher. This, in spite of the fact, that each
and every inmate of the prison is allowed to
attend classes if he so chooses. Constructive
steps are attempted at the Dear Island facility
to educate men in practical1 trades. Among
those offered are: work in our electrical
shop, shoe shop, garage maintenance, car-
pentry, machine shop, sheet metal shop,
bakeiry, amd1 printing. Amy inmate who
desires training along these lines is offered
the work and is encouraged to follow this line
of endeavor. The piggery and dairy herd,
as well as being profitable industries, are also
a source of work for many of our inmates
who come fro'm rural areas.
The food may not be sumptuous, but is
wholesome and nutritious. Recently I ob-
tained1 a 28-meal menu presently being used
at Concord Reformatory offering some variety
to the inmate. I have ordered the steward
to adopt this 'menu in place of the old one.
About four times yearly the American Red
Cross comes to the House of Correction for
blood donations from the officers and men
and do receive about 1,300 pints. We have
one of the lowest rejections of blood of any
institution in the Commonwealth, which ds
good evidence that ouir food is nutritious.
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The question has arisen as to whether
county 'inmates should be allowed to accept
private employment at going wages. The law
as written is quite specific whan it states
that the commissioner must maintain the
cane ainidi custody of all dnmaites at all times.
This would appear to obviate amy possibility
of the men leaving the island unless under
the direct control of an officer, which is im-
practical.
Relative to the carfare situation as dt pres-
ently stamds there are to provisions at the
island to pay any salaries. The men, when
released, are given one Winthirop bus token
and one MTA token. However, on discharge,
if am inmate has personal problems going to
his home out-of-state, or other difficulties, we
refer him to the United Prison Association,
Salvation Army, and various obaritaible or-
ganizations, who are exceptionally helpful.
Assistance is also given through ouir allotment
from the Mayor's Charity Field Day Fumid.
In conclusion, 'may I thank youir coimmiiibtee
for its statement that the prison appeared
to be in good1 order, thoroughly ©learned, anid
scrubbed, and that in mo way could your
committee discern, anything objectionable.
Yours very truly,
Joseph V. MoBrine,
Comimissioner.
On motion of Councillor Foley the message
was laid oil' the table.
Later in the sessiom, Councillor Foley moved
that the foregoing message be taken from
the table. The motion was carried.
The foregoing message was placed om file.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION FOR
SNOW REMOVAL.
The following was received:
City of Boston',
Office of the Mayor, October 16, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith an order providing for
the transfer of $200,000 from the appropria-
tion for Interest on Refunded Taxes, $100,000,
and Interest on Temporary Loans, $100,000,
together with a letter from the Commissioner
of Public Works explaining the reasons there-
for.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the
accompanying order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
September 12, 1'9'61.
Henry A. Seagnoli,
Director, Administrative Services.
Dear Sir:
As1 you know, all sinow funds' from out-
standing appropriations ihave been expended.
In preparing for the 1961-62 season', it is
estimated that at least $200,000 would be
required to cover necessary expenditures and
encumbrances for the purchase of sand, salt
and other materials and' also for the hiring
of contractors' Equipment.
Under separate cover we have made a re-
quest for funds from the equipment loan to
cover the cost of additional stow removal
equipment required.
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
Ordered, That in accordance with the pro-
visions of seetiom 3B of Chapter 486 of the
Acts of lOO^, as amended by chapter 604 of
the Acts of 1941 the City Auditor be, and
hereby is, authorized to transfer:
From the appropriation; for Interest o>m Re-
funded Taxes, $100,000, Interest on' Tempo-
rary Loans, $100,000, to the appropriation
for Snow Removal, $200,000.
(Referred to the Executive Committee.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following pietitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Apahouser Corporation' of New England,
for compensationi for damage to automobile
by Park Department truck.
Ingham & Co., Inc., for compensation for
damage to property at 6 Water street, Boston,
caused by break in water main.
Josephine Massaro, for compensation (for
injuries caused by an alleged defect on St.
James avenue.
Phoenix Insurance Company, for compensa-
tion for damage to property of Joseph C.
and Katberiine F. Tomos-ello, caused by negli*-
gent replacement of water meter.
Louis S'al'tman, for coimpensationi for dam-
age to property at 7 Oriole street, West
Roxbuiry, caused during replacement of side-
walk.
PETITION FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of Cletus H. Du Wors, retired mem-
ber of the Police Department, for indemni-
fication: for hospital, medical and surgical
expenses.
Referred to the Committee oni Claims.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLE'S BOND.
The constable's bond of Melviln Goldstein,
having been duly approved by the Collector-
Treasurer, was received and approved.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LICENSES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on
Licenses, submitted the following:
1. Report on petitions (referred! October
9) for license to operate bowling alleys on
the Lord's day, viz.:
Codmam Square Bowlaway, Inc., 51 Corpo-
rations, Mount Pleasant Bowling and BriHiardsi —
recommending that the licenses be granted'.
The report was accepted', and the licenses
were severally granted under the usual con-
ditions.
2. Report on application (referred October
9) for commercial use shellfish permit for
Herbert E. Lawson — recommending that per-
mit be granted.
The report was accepted1, and the permit
was granted under the usual conditions.
SALE OF LAND ON WALNUT STREET,
DORCHESTER.
Coun. KERRIGAN caMed up, under unfin-
ished1 business, No. 1 on the Calendar, viz.:
1. Order for sale of land1 at 32 Walnut
street, Dorchester, to Parklane Realty, Inc.
On October 2, 196'1, the foregoing order
was read once and passed, yeas 6, nays 0.
The order was given its second1 reading and
passage, yeas 9.
INSPECTION OF HARRISON SQUARE,
DORCHESTER, AND BEACH STREET
FOR PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor request
the Boston Housing Authority to view and
inspect the vicinity of Harrison square, Dor-
chester, and Beach street in particular as a
site for a housing project.
Passed under suspension of ithe rules.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation' by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointments:
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Weigher of Goods for the term ending
April 30, 1962: Clarence P. Grenier, 45
Fairmont street, Maiden.
Constables with authority to serve civil
process upon filing of 'bond1 for the term
ending April 30, 1962: Anthony N. Cuzzi,
&9 Lexington, street, East Boston; Angela
Spina, 63 Lexington street. East Boston.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Confirmations.
MUNICIPAL PUBLIC PACKING LOTS FOR
BOSTON RESIDENTS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, October 16, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith eoimimunication from
the Commissioner of Real Property concern-
ing your order of September ,18, 1961, relative
to studying the advisability of setting up
Municipal Public Parking lots in the cooif
gested areas of the City for the use of Boston
residents.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Real Property Department,
October 10, 1961.
Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
The Real Property Board of the City of
Boston, as part of its regular function, con-
tinuously studies1 the advisability of estab-
lishing parking lots- in various sections of
the city.
The question as to ■whether the use of such
lots can be legally limited to [residents- of the
City of Boston was submitted to the Law
Department and answered by a letter from
Arthur G. Coffey, Corporation Counsel, to the
City Council dated October 2, 1961, copy of
which is attached.
Within the limitations- created by budgetary
allowances and legal restrictions, pointed out
im the Corporation Counsel's letter, referred
to above, the Read Property Board is pres-
ently considering the suggestion contained in
Council order of September 18, 1961.
Very truly yours,
James J. Sullivan, Jr.,
Commissioner of Real Property.
City of Boston,
Law Department, October 2, 1961.
To the Honorable the City Council.
Gentlemen:
This is in response to your inquiry whether
it is possible under existing law to limit to
residents of Boston paying a (reasonable
charge the right to park during the night in
the areas beneath the Fitzgerald Expressway,
between: Causeway and North streets, which
were .recently transferred1 to the City of Bos-
ton by the Oomimomwealth of Massachusetts
for public off -street parking purposes. See
Suffolk Deeds, Book 7556, page 76.
The city may either exercise the powers
vested in it by G.L., c. 40, s. 22C, as appear-
ing in St. 1960, c. 449, and install parking
meters or other devices for controlling snob
areas; or it may exercise the powers vested
by St. 1946, c. 474, s. 1, cQ. (e), as appear-
ing im St. 1'9'4>8, c. 612, s. 2, and lease suelh
areas for use for off-street parking subject to
a schedule of maximum rates and "regula-
ti'ams with respect to . . . use, operation and
occupancy."
It is not readily apparent how, as a prac-
tical matter, parking meters or other me-
ohanioal devices could reject nonresidents;
and so it is unnecessary to consider whether
a municipally owned off-street parking lot
operated under G.L., c. 40', s. 22C (appearing
as aforesaid), need be open to all members
of the public who may have occasion to
resort thereto.
St. 1946, c. 474, s. 1, el. (e), as amended
by St. 1948, c. 612, s. 2, however, presents a
different situation. It not only permits, but
verily requires, not only maximum rates, but
ai'so regulations with respect to the use, opera-
tion, and occupancy of the property; and it
■implies the employment by the lessee of at-
tendants to enforce such regulations. While
the matter is not free from doubts since
the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
has not spoken on the subject, I am inclined
to the view that a regulation' may restrict
the use of a public off-street parking facility
to iresidients of the municipality maintaining
it. (See People v. Gilbert, 137, N.Y.S. 2d
3'8® ) . Whether anyone is willing to become
a lessee undier such regulations I cannot
undertake to say; but unless there is, the
proposal cannot be effectuated, for St. 1946,
c. 474, s. 1, expressly prohibits operation of
a public off-street parking facility through
attendants in the employ of the city itself.
Respectfully,
Arthur G. Coffey,
Corporation Counsel.
Placed on file.
REGULATIONS FOR SALE OF
CITY-OWNED PROPERTY.
Coun. IANNiELLA offered' the following:
Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor be
requested to appoint a five-member committee
— one from the Boston Bar Association, one
from the Greater Boston Chamber of Com-
merce, one from Organized Labor, one from
the Boston- Real Estate Board, and one from
the Boston Finance Commission to study and
prepare and draft rules and regulations with
respect to the sale of foreclosed property and
other real estate that is under the control
and supervisions of the Real Property Board
with particular 'emphasis to giving greater
publicity to Auction Sales; displaying the
Auction Flag on the premises for at least
thirty minutes prior to the sale; the presence
of the Real Property Commissioner or his
personal representative or representatives at
each sale in addition) to the Auctioneer; the
advisibility of increasing the number of City
Auctioneers; consult with the Boston Rede-
velopment Authority prior to the Sale of
City Prop'erty to determine if the sale is jm
conformity with the City's Redevelop ment
Program and any and other rules, regula-
tions, and procedures that the committee in
its wisdom deem meet and proper.
Coun. SULLTVAN in the chair.
Coun'. IANNiELLA moved suspension, of
the rules and passage of the foregoing order:
On motion of Councillor Foley the ques-
tion first came on suspension of the rules.
The rules were not suspendied (6 votes being
required to suspend the rules), yeas 3, nays 4:
Yeas — Councillors Himes, lannella, Lan-
gone — 3.
Nays — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Kerri-
gan, Sullivan' — 4.
Voting Present — Councillors Foley, McDon-
ough — 2.
On further motion1 of Councillor Foley the
order was referred to the Committee on Urban
Redevelopment, Rehabilitation and' Renewal.
HIRING OF PERSONNEL BY BOSTON
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Ordered, That the Boston City Council re-
quest, through his Honor the Mayor, that the
Director of Urban Renewal, Edward Logue,
make a report to the City Council by the
next regular meeting as to the policy used
by his office ih the hiring of personnel through
an employment agency known as Manpower,
Inc., for which the Boston Redevelopment
Authority must pay a fee to this agency.
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Pres. McDONOUGH far the chair.
Ooum. FOLEY moved that the foregoing
order be referred to the Committee on Urban
Redevelopment, Rehabilitation! and Renewal.
The motion was carried.
CONFERENCE OF INTER-GROUP RE-
LATIONS RE INTER-GROUP TEN-
SIONS.
Ooun. , SULLIVAN offered the .following:
(Resolved', That bis Honor the Mayor be
requested to call a conference of inter-group
relations leaders of the Boston Conimunity to
assess current "inter-group tensions" exist-
ing in Boston.' and to make ireeommendatioins
for programs and activities designed to elim-
inate our reduce any underlying group .tensions
which may threaten the peace of out city and
the well-being of all our citizens.
The resolution was adopted under suspension
of the rules.
FOOTBALL GAMES PLAYED IN LOCAL
STADIA.
Ooun. FOLEY offered the following:
Be it Resolved1, That the City Council most
(respectfully requests the School Gamimittoe
of the City of Boston to again review the
suggestion contained in the minutes of the
City Council mieefcinig on October IS, 19'59
( page 414 ) , concerning .the playing of high
school games in local stadia on Saturdays;
be it further
Resolved, That the (Executive Secretary of
the Committee for Civic Improvement and
Delinquency Prevention be requested, through
his Honor the Mayor, to report on his ac-
tivities in the areas and among the juveniles
associated wilth the recent difficulties at
White Stadium.
The resoultion was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
INFORMATION RE DISPOSITION OF
DOVER STREET LAUNDRY.
lOoun. HINiBS offered the following:
Ordered, That the Park Commissioner,
Superintendent of Boston City Hospital, and
Penal Institutions Commissioner report as to
the disposition of the Dover Street Laundry
equipment as recomimemd'ed by the Finance
Commission report of June 23, 1961, and the
present status of the buildings.
Passed under suspensions of the rules.
PARKING FACILITIES FOR CITY
HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES.
The following was received:
City of Boston',
Office of the Mayor, October 16, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith comimuinioatiomi from
the Commissioner of Public Works concerning
your resolution of September 18, 1961, relative
to parking facilities being made available at
the Albany Street yards for cars of hospital
personnel.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Puhlic Works Department,
October 5, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
Reference is made to City Council order
dated September 18, including the following
resolution :
"Resolved', That the City Council take cog-
nizance of the existing lack of adequate park-
ing facilities at the City Hospital; be it further
"Resolved, That the City Ooiumeil request
that the Mayor direct Public Works Commis-
sioner James Haley to imnn'ediately survey
his facilities at the Albany Street yards with
an eye to providing 160 spaces for the cars
of hospital personnel; and be it further
"Resolved, That the Mayor direct either
the Trustees of the Hospital or Superintendent
Conlim. to make formal application to the
Massachusetts Department of Public Works
for permission to use a plot of land on the
easterly hank of the Roxfaury Canal, which
will take care of an additional 75 oars of
hospital employees,".
We have completed a survey and dietermined
that a portioni of the present Water Division
yard is sufficient to park approximately 100
vehicles and could be made available to the
Hospital Department for parking purposes
immediately adjacent to hospital land. Fifty
additional car spaces would (require the com-
plete relocation of the Water Divisioni stor-
age yard, Which is not feasible at this time...'
Als you know, we have recently declared
surplus another section of 'the city yard con-
taining approximately 27,000 square feet
adjacent to our northerly boundary.
Respectfully yours,
James ; W. Haley,
Ooim'missioin'er of Public Works.
Placed on , file.
SURVEILLANCE OF OPERATION AT
LOCUST STREET, SOUTHEAST EX-
PRESSWAY, AND DORCHESTER AVE-
NUE. ..
The following was received :
' City of Boston',
Office of the Mayor, October 16, 1961.
To the City Council. •>■■
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communication from
the Health Commissioner concerning your
resolutions of September 18, 19'61,- in regard
to a close surveillance' being established of
the operation' of a building wrecking yard,
newly opened, in the area of South Boston,
bounded by Locust street, the Southeast Ex-
pressway, and Dorchester avenue.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Health Department, October 6, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Deal- Sir:
Your memo of September 22, 1961, concern-
ing Council resolution of September 18, 1961:
"Be it Resolved, The Police Commissioner
and the Health Ooimmissiomer of the City
of Boston are both respectfully requested' to
direct that close surveillance be established
of the operation of a building wrecking yard,
newly opened, in the area of South Boston',
bounded by Locust street, the Southeast Ex-
pressway, and Dorchester avenue.
In City Council1, September 18, 1S61.
Adopted.
Attest:
W. J. Malloy,
(City Clerk."
In accordance wilth the City Council resolu-
tion adopted September 18* 1961, Environ-
mental Sanitation Inspectors of the Boston
Health D'epartmient inspected' the building
wrecking yard in South Boston, bounded by
Locust street, the Southeast Expressway, and
Dorchester avenue.
At the time of the inspection no public
health nuisance existed. The operator was
informed that he would have to' maintain the
yard in such a way as to avoid rat harborages
and dust nuisances.
The Health Department will continue to
keep this location under close surveillance.
Respectfully,
F. Robert Freckleton, M.D.,
Health Commissioner.
Placed on file.
OCTOBER 16, 1961
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
lOoun. FOLEY, for the Committee oin Claims,
submitted the following :
1. Report om, petition of John J. Hortom
(referred October 2) to be reimbursed as a
result of an execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Highway Division, Department of Public
Works — reconi>menidtfng passage of the aiccom-
panying order:
Ordered, That the sum of two hundred
twenty dollars ($220) be allowed and paid
to John* J. Horton, in reimbursement for
amount of execution issued against him on
aocoumt of his aicts as am employee of the
Highway Division, Department of Public
Works, said sum to be charged to the appro-
priation for Executions of Court, Damage
Claims anid Reimbursements.
2. Report on petition of John J. Horton
(referred October 2) to be reimbursed as a
result of an execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Highway Division, Department of Public
Works — recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That the sum of fifty-five dollars
($'55) be allowed and paid to John J.
Hoirton in ireimburs'em'ent for amount of exe-
cution issued against him on account of his
acts as an employee of the Highway Division,
Department of Public Works, said sum to be
charged to the appropriation for Executions
of Court, Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
3. Report on petition of Thomas J. Hughes
(referred October 2) to be reimbursed as a
result of an execution issued against him on
account of bis acts as an employee of the
Building Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered', That the suni of two thousand
dollars ($2,000), be allowed and paid to
Thomas J. Hughes, in reimbursement for
amount of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Building Department, said sum to be charged
to the appropriation for Executions of Court,
Damage Claims and Reimbursements.
4. Report on petition of Ralph A. Borden
(referred October 9) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus^
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the. accompanying
order :
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Ralph A. Borden, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, nvedieal , and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on July 20,
19'61, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
m'ended by the Fire Oo'mimissibner and ap-
provedi by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit
street ; $11
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
5. Report on petition of Joseph A. Boylan
(referred October 9) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses in-
curred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of Joseph A. Boylan, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred as a
result of an injury received through no fault of
his own while in the performance of his duty on
June 14, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. John J. Todd, 587 Beacon street $20
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
6. Report on petition of Robert Burrill (re-
ferred October 9) for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred as
a result of an injury sustained by him while in the
performance of his duty as a member of the Fire
Department — recommending passage of the
accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon peti-
tion of Robert Burrill, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty on
July 2, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and approved
by the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
Sancta Maria Hospital, 350 Memorial
Drive, Cambridge $180 53
Dr. Alexander J. A. Campbell, 520 Com-
monwealth avenue 135 00
Dr. Thomas F. Greene, 28 Woodchester
Drive, Milton 32 50
Total $348 03
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
7. Report on petition of Paul F. Cook (re-
ferred October 9) for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury sustained by him while in
the performance of his duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of the
accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon peti-
tion of Paul F. Cook, a member of the Fire De-
partment, for indemnification for hospital, surgical,
medical and nursing expenses incurred as a result
of an injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on' February
23, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and approved
by the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $10
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 10
Total... $20
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
8. Report on petition of John R. Cornish
(referred October 9) _ for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of John R. Cornish, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty on
December 1, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the" Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
John R. Cornish, petitioner, 41 Deforest
street, Hyde Park. .' $75 50
Dr. Lawrence J. Murphy, 449 River street,
Mattapan. 65 00
Total $140 50
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
9. Report on petition of Paul F. Curran (re-
ferred October 9) for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury sustained by him while in
the performance of his duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of the
accompanying order:
Ordered, That under thep ro visions of section 100
of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon petition
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of Paul F. Curran, a member of the Fire Depart-
ment, for indemnification for hospital, surgical,
medical and nursing expenses incurred as a result
of an injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on June 16,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the amount
stated :
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243
Charles street $12 20
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
10. Report on petition of William J. Desmond
(referred October 9) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of W'lliam J. Desmond, a member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury received through
no fault of his own while in the performance of his
duty on July 7, 1960, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated :
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit street. .$11
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
11. Report on petition of James M. Dever
(referred October 9) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon peti-
tion of James M. Dever, a member of the File
Department, for indemnification for hospital, sur-
gical, medical and nursing expenses incurred as a
result of an injury received through no fault of his
own while in the performance of his duty on Decem-
ber 27, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and approved
by the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
James M. Dever, petitioner, 271 Bunker
Hill street, Charlestown $7 50
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester 25 00
Dr. Paul I. O'Brien, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 265 00
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 10 00
Dr. John C. Sheehan, Ocean street, Marsh-
field 20 00
Total $327 50
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
12. Report on petition of John J. Donahue
(referred October 9) for indemnification for hospi-
tal, surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury sustained by him while in
the performance of his duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of the
accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon peti-
tion of John J. Donahue, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred as
a result of an injury received through no fault of
his own while in the performance of his duty on
March 23, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the follow-
ing the amount stated:
John J. Donahue, petitioner, 19 Glencoe
street, Brighton $8
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
13. Report on petition of Arthur I. Downing
(referred October 9) for indemnification for hospi-
tal, surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury sustained by him while in
the performance of his duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of the
accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon peti-
tion of Arthur I. Downing, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital, sur-
gical, medical and nursing expenses incurred as a
result of an injury received through no fault of his
own while in the performance of his duty on
June 12, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as rec-
ommended by the Fire Commissioner and approved
by the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
Arthur I. Downing, petitioner, 31 Patter-
son street, Dorchester $47 50
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester 282 15
Dr. James C. Walker, 264 Beacon street. . 160 00
Boston Neurological Laboratory, 264
Beacon street 70 00
Dr. Simon Hoienstein, 264 Beacon street. 35 00
Total $594 65
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
14. Report on petition of Gerald A. Fleming
(referred October 9) for indemnification for hospi-
tal, surgical, medical and nursing expenses in-
curred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of Gerald A. Fleming, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hospital ,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty on
July 30, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated :
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit street. . .$21
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Re-
imbursements.
15. Report on petition of Clarence X. Frost
(referred October 9) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
]00 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of Clarence X. Frost, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty
on June 29, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the F|re Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1]01 Beacon street,
Brookline $15
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 45
Total $60
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Re-
imbursements.
16. Report on petition of Richard O. Goyette
(referred October 9) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of Richard O. Goyette, a member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury received through
no fault of his own while in the performance
of his duty on August 18, 1961, there be allowed
and paid, as recommended by the Fire Commis-
sioner and approved by the Corporation Counsel,
to the following the amounts stated:
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Richard O. Goyette, petitioner, 75 Bennett
street, Brighton $5 75
Dr. Robert J. O'Doherty, 645 Washington
street, Brighton 15 00
Total $20 75
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
17. Report on petition of Walter F. Hurley
(referred October 9) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by
him while in the performance of his duty as a
member of the Fire Department — recommending
passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of Walter F. Hurley, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hospital
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty on
July 8, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and approved
by the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $5 00
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary,
243 Charles street 7 85
Dr. Jules H. Shaw, 510 Commonwealth
avenue 31 00
Total $43 85
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements .
18. Report on petition of James D. Kennedy
(referred October 9) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section 100
of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon petition
of James D. Kennedy, a member of the P'ire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred as
a result of an injury received through no fault of his
own while in the performance of his duty on
July 23, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. Lombard J. Daley, 569 Broadway, South
Boston $50
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements .
19. Report on petition of Richard W. Kennedy
(referred October 9) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of Richard W. Kennedy, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred as a
result of an injury received through no fault of his
own while in the performance of his duty on
August 23, 1959, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated :
Richard W. Kennedy, petitioner, 17 Peacevale
road, Dorchester $35
Dr. Kermit H. Katz, 270 Commonwealth
avenue 15
Total $50
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements .
20. Report on petition of Edward V. Lowney
(referred October 9) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section 100
of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon petition
of Edward V. Lowney, a member of the Fire De-
partment, for indemnification for hospital, surgical,
medical and nursing expenses incurred as a result
of an injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on June 20,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the amount
stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit street. .$26
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
21. Report on petition of John J. Maffei
(referred October 9) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section 100
of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon petition
of John J. Maffei, a member of the Fire Depart-
ment, for indemnification for hospital, surgical,
medical and nursing expenses incurred as a result
of an injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on February 9,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the amounts
stated:
John Maffei, petitioner, 6 Chisholm terrace,
Roslindale $12 25
Dr. Francis L. Colpoys, 1 Peabody square,
Dorchester 30 00
Total $42 25
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
22. Report on petition of John J. Maffei (re-
ferred October 9) for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury sustained by him while in
the performance of his duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon peti-
tion of John J. Maffei, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty on
February 9, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
John J. Maffei, petitioner, 6 Chisholm terrace,
Roslindale $10
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
23. Report on petition of Edward F. McLeod
(referred October 9) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of Edward F. McLeod, a member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury received through
no fault of his own while in the performance of
his duty on May 31, 1961, there be allowed and
paid, as recommended by the Fire Commissioner
and approved by the Corporation Counsel, to
the following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue, Dor-
chester $6 25
Dr. Roger A. Kenworthy, 1180 Beacon
street, Brookline 10 00
Total $16 25
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
24. Report on petition of Charles F. O'Brien
(referred October 9) for indemnification for
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hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by
him while in the performance of his duty as
a member of the Fire Department — recommending
passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of Charles F. O'Brien, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received thiough no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty
on July 8, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated :
Charles F. O'Brien, petitioner, 14 Flaherty
Way, South Boston $4 85
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester 70 00
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 20 00
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 20 00
Dr. Michael J. Donovan, 701 Broadway
South Boston. 10 00
Total $124 85
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
25. Report on petition of Raymond F. Ochs
(referred October 9) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by
him while in the performance of his duty as a
member of the Fire Department — recommending
passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of Raymond F. Ochs, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty
on July 18, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated :
Raymond F. Ochs, petitioner, 38 Ruggles
place, Dorchester $6 40
said sum to be charged t3 the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
26. Report on petition of Bernard L. O'Connor
(referred October 9) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by
him while in the performance of his duty as a
member of the Fire Department— recommending
passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section 100
of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon petition of
Bernard L. O'Connor, a member of the Fire Depart-
ment, for indemnification for hospital, surgical,
medical and nursing expenses incurred as a result
of an injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on December
11, 1959, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and approved
by the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
Dr. John P. Murphy, 418 Centre street,
Jamaica Plain $145
Boston Industrial Medical Center, 30 Fenway. 15
Dr. Joseph F. Dorsey, 697 Cambridge street,
Brighton 10
Total... .. $170
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
27. Report on petition of Bernard L. O'Connor
(referred October 9) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section 100
of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon petition
of Bernard L. O'Connor, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty on
December 11, 1959, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Dr. John P. Murphy, 418 Centre street,
Jamaica Plain $55
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
28. Report on petition of William E. O'Connor
(referred October 9) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section 100
of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon petition
of William E. O'Connor, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty on
April 11, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $63 50
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 145 00
Total $208 50
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
29. Report on petition of George P. Smith
(referred October 9) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of George P. Smith, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred as a
result of an injury received through no fault of his
own while in the performance of his duty on
October 26, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as
recammended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $5
Dr. Milton F. Brougham, 264 Beacon street. . 305
Total $310
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements .
30. Report on petition of Henry C. Sybertz
(referred October 9) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by
him while in the performance of his duty as a
member of the F'ire Department — recommending
passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section 100
of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon petition of
Henry C. Sybertz, a member of the Fire Depart-
ment, for indemnification for hospital, surgical,
medical and nursing expenses incurred as a result
of an injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on June 13,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the amounts
stated :
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $282 1 5
Dr. John J. Todd, 587 Beacon street 155 00
Total $437 15
said sum to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
31. Report on petition of John J. Trementozzi
(referred October 9) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
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while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon peti-
tion of John J. Trementozzi, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury received through
no fault of his own while in the performance of
his duty on June 6, 1959, there be allowed and
paid, as recommended by the Fire Commissioner
and approved by the Corporation Counsel, to
the following the amounts stated:
John J. Trementozzi, petitioner, 37 Dana
avenue, Hyde Park $(i
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester 84
Dr. Paul I. O'Brien, 1101 Beacon street, Brook-
line 10
Total $100
said sum to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Re-
imbursements.
32. Report on petition of John J. Devine
(referred August 28) retired member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical and medical expenses incurred by him
as a result of an injury sustained while in the
performance of his duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of the
accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100B of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of John J. Devine, 4 Bucknam street,
Roxbury, a former member of the Fire Depart-
ment retired for accidental disability, for indemni-
fication for hospital, surgical and medical expenses
incurred as a result of an injury received through
no fault of his own while in the performance of his
duty, there be allowed and p?id, as certified by the
panel appointed under the provisions of said
section, to the following the amount stated:
Dr. Joseph A. Dorgan, 1101 Beacon stree",
Brookline $25
said sum to be paid from any appropriation
suitable for the purpose of this section.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
Adjourned at 5.08 p.m., on motion of Councillor
Hines, to meet on Monday, October 23, 1961,
at 2 p.m.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
CITY OF BOSTON
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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Proceedings of City Council
Saturday, October 21, 19&1.
Special' meeting of the City Council held in
tlbe Council Ghiamiber, City Hall, at 5.30 P.M.,
President MCDONOUGH in the chair, and all
members present.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
The meeting was held pursuant to the
following call :
Western Unworn Telegram,
Boston Mass., October 20, 1961.
To the Members of the Oity Council.
Gentlemen:
You are hereby requested to assemble in
the Oity Council Chamber, Oiity Hall, on Satur-
day, October 21, 1961, at -5.30 P.M., for the
puirposie of talcing actiom on a petition of
the American Ijeague Professional Football
Team of B'OStom, Inc., for a license to con-
duct a football game on- Sunday, October 22,
1'9©1, at 2 P.M., at Boston University Field,
3'5 Gaffney sitreet, Boston, Mass.
Respectfully,
Patrick E. McDonough, President.
Placed on file.
PETITION OF AMERICAN LEAGUE PRO-
FESSIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM OF
BOSTON, INC.
Petition: of the Almerican League Professional
Football Teaim of Boston1, Inc., for license to
conduct a football game on Sunday, October
22, !9»61, at 2 P.M., on premises known as
Boston University Field, 35 Gaffney street,
Boston, Maes.
On motion of Councillor Coffey, the rulss
were suspended, and the license was granted
under the usual terms and: conditions, yeas 9.
The purpose for wlhicih the meeting was
called having been accomplished, the Ohair
declared the meeting ad'jouirmed ait 5.40 P.M.
City op Boston
Administrative Services Department
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, October 23, 1961.
Regular meeting of the Oi'ty Council held
in the Council Chamber, Ci'ty Hall, at 2 p.m.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair, and all
members present.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Aimen.
Eternal God, hear us as we pause to pray
to Thee.
From Thy source of infinite strength we
seek the grace to carry on the duties of this
day. May all that we say and do redound
to Thy glory and the welfare of our citizens.
In these times of peril and of fear, grant
us the wisdom and the courage to guide and
direct the people of our city in. the ways
of peace and progress. We commend to Thy
gracious keeping all the employees of this
city. Bless them in their work, and grant
us all brave hearts and ardent love for Thee
and for each other. Atmen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointment:
Constable with authority to serve civil pro-
cess upon filing of bond for the term ending
April 30, 1962: Alfonso Luciano, Jr., 11
Rohin street, West Roxbury.
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
TAX ABATEMENTS FOR HOME OWNERS
BE'ING RECALLED TO DUTY WITH
ARMED FORCES.
The following was received1:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, October 18, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communication from
the Commissioner of Assessing concerning
your order of October 2, 1961, relative to
practicable methods being adopted to give
assistance to home owners recalled to duty
with the Armed Forces.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Assessing Department, October 17, 1961.
Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
Subject: Assistance to Home Owners Re-
called to Duty with the Armed
Forces.
Dear Sir:
The recent order of the City Council rela-
tive to the above caption contains three sec-
tions, each of which is treated separately
below :
A ■reduction in interest rates charged to
these persons can be effected only by an
amendment by the Legislature of chapter 59
of the General Laws, sections 57 and 58.
Under the existing law, it is compulsory that
interest be charged on unpaid taxes at the
rate of 4 per cent per annum.
A waiver of tax foreclosure proceedings
constitutes a problem over which the Assess-
ing Department has no control. The require-
ment to institute such proceedings lies with
the Collector only. I shou'.d like to point
cut, that in my opinion, "A Soldiers and
Sailors Act" enacted by the federal govern-
ment about 1940 is still in force. It is my
personal opinion that this act prevents the
Collector from proceeding with tax foreclosuires
on the properties of any persons in the Armed
Forces.
The only practicable assistance which the
assessors could now furnish to persons in the
Armed Forces is provided by Clause 18 of
section 5 of chapter 59 of the General Laws.
This clause permits the assessors to exempt,
at their discretion, the property of any per-
sons, who because of age, infirmity, or pov-
erty cannot contribute fully to the public
burden.
I should like to point out that the Legis-
lature of the Commonwealth provided tempo-
rary relief for home owners, or the
spouses of home owners, while in the Armed
Services back in the year 1943. The Legis-
lature enacted chapter 412 of the acts of that
year granting a temporary exemption of the
taxes upon a valuation of $5,000; provided
that the entrance into the Armed Service
caused such a hardship as to warrant the
exemption. If my memory is right, this
exemption was applicable to any year during
a portion of which the home owner was in
the service. It continued for a period of six
months after the termination of such service.
If similar relief is warranted in the present
situation in which home owners are being re-
called to duty with the Armed Forces, it
appears that it can be obtained only by an
act of the Legislature.
Robert A. Grimes,
Commissioner of Assessing.
Placed on file.
TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT MAVERICK AND
COTTAGE STREETS, EAST BOSTON.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, October 19, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communication' from
the Traffic Commissioner concerning your
order of October 2, 1961, relative to making
a survey of the Maverick and Cottage Streets
intersection, East Boston, with a view to in-
stalling pedestrian "Stop" lights.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Boston Traffic Department,
October 16, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
This is in reply to Council order dated
October 2, forwarded to this department from
James W. Haley, Commissioner of Public
Works, requesting that the Coimimissiomer of
Public Works be requested, through his Honor
the Mayor, to make a survey of the Maverick
and Cottage Streets intersection, East Boston,
with a view to installing pedestrian "Stop"
lights.
Our engineers will make a survey of this
request and I shall further advise you upon
receipt of their report.
Very truly yours,
Thomas F. Carty,
Traffic Commissioner.
Placed on file.
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ORDINANCE CONCERNING . CHARGE FOR
ASSESSOR'S CERTIFICATE AS TO
ABUTTERS IN CERTAIN CASES.
The following was received:
City of Boston ,
Office of the Mayor, October 16, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
The present fee for an assessor's certificate
as to abutters is a primary fee of $1 if the
certificate is prepared by tihe applicant there-
for, and of $2 if it is root, and in. either
case an additional fee of 50 per cent for each
parcel of land abutting on the specified parcel.
Experience has shown that the primary fee
is not commensurate with the cost involved
in compiling, trans oribing, and them checking
the relevant data when the certificate is not
prepared by the applicant. I therefore submit
herewith, and recommend that you adopt, an
ordinance increasing the primary fee to $5
when the certificate is mot prepared by the
applicant.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-One.
Am Ordinance Concerning the Charge for an
Assessor's Certificate as to Abutters in
Certain Oases.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows:
Section 1 of chapter 30 of the Revised Ordi-
nances of 1961 is hereby amended by striking
out clause ( 6 ) , as amended by section 7 of
chapter 1 of the Ordinances of 1961, and in-
serting in place thereof the following clause: —
(6) Assessor's Certificate as to Abutters.
The" charge to be paid for a certificate by or
in behalf of the commissioner of assessing
of the persons who on a specified' assessment
date were assessed for parcels of land abutting
on a specified parcel of land shall be a primary
fee of $1 if the certificate is prepared by the
applicant therefor, and of $5 if it is not,
and in either case an additional fee of 50 per
cent for each parcel of land abutting on the
specified parcel.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
SALE OF LAND TO WILLIAM G. WALSH
POST NO. 369, AMERICAN LEGION.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, October 23, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith a communication re-
ceived from the Chairman, Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission, relative to the acceptance
of chapter 718 of the Acts of I960, together
with a proposed order. Acceptance of this
act .will permit the sale of this land to the
William G. Walsh Post No. 369, American
Legion.
I recommend the adoption of this order
by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Parks and Recreation Department,
October 16, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
At a meeting of the Parks and Recreation
Commission held on Tuesday, October 10, 1961,
in the commission's offices at 33 Beacon street,
Boston, it was unanimously voted that a parcel
of vacant land containing 1,675.5 square feet
and being a portion of the T. J. Roberts
Playground, is no longer required for public
purposes.
Under the provisions of chapter 718 of the
Acts of 1960, the City of Boston is authorized
to convey this parcel of land to the William
G. Walsh Post No. 369, American Legion, Inc.
The William G. Walsh Post No. 369, Amer-
ican Legion, Inc., contemplates the construc-
tion of a building on this site to be used in
conjunction with building now owned and
occupied by it on adjoining property.
Accordingly, it is respectfully requested that
your Honor initiate an order in the Boston
City Council covering the acceptance by the
City Council of chapter 718 of the Acts of 1960.
Respectfully yours,
Martin F. Walsh, Chairman,
Parks and Recreation Commission.
Ordered, That chapter 718 of the Acts of
1960 entitled "An Act Authorizing the City
of Boston to Convey Certain Park Land to
the William G. Walsh Post No. 369, American
Legion, Inc., Department of Massachusetts,"
be, and the same hereby is, accepted.
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committees named, viz.:
Claims.
Madeline E. Brady, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect on Albany
street, Boston.
Helen S. Christian, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at Mt.
Vernon street and Monticello avenue, Dorches-
ter.
Geneva Desfosses, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at 30 Edgerly
road, Boston.
Ruth Ann Flaherty, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect at Belfort
street and Dorchester avenue, Dorchester.
Edward W. Frane, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect at D and
Bowen streets, Boston.
Nicholas Frazian, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 433 Huntington avenue,
Hyde Park, caused by backing up of sewage.
Andrew Gioia, for compensation for damage
to car, caused by an alleged defect on Cooper
street, near Salem street, Boston.
Matthew F. Higgins and Daniel J. Higgins.
for compensation for damage to car, caused
by tractor of the Park Department.
Lawrence Kalish, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as an employee of the Public
Works Department, Sanitary Division.
Anna A. Kilduff, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect on Avon
street, Boston.
Frank Locke, for compensation for damage
to car, caused by an alleged defect at 894-898
Adams street, Dorchester.
Sarah Malarsky, for compensation for in-
juries, caused by an alleged defect on Blue
Hill avenue, Mattapan.
Armando S. Martins, for compensation for
damage to oar, caused by an alleged defeat on
Oakdale street, Jamaica Plain.
Carleton W. Mayer, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred while in per-
formance of duty as an employee of the Fire
Department.
Ellen O'Malley, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect on Arch street,
Boston.
Lynette Saipe, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect on Wash-
ington street, Dorchester.
George B. Savage, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by police car.
Philip E. Spruill, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which occurred while in perform-
ance of duty as an employee of the Fire De-
partment.
Mary York, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect on Emerson street,
South Boston.
Walter H. Young, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect on Wash-
ington street, Boston,
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Licenses.
Petitions for license to operate bowling alleys
on the Lord's day, viz.:
Brigham Bowlaway, Thomas J. Mclntyre,
761 Huntington avenue, Roxbury, Ward 10.
Columbia Recreation, Jerry Mastrangelo,
707A Columbia road, Dorchester, Ward 7.
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE DEPART-
MENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held No-
vember 9, 1961, at 10 A.M., on rates and
charges of Eastern Massachusetts Street Rail-
way Company.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF JAMES J. BYRNE.
Notice was received from the Assessing De-
partment of the appointment of James J.
Byrne as Assistant Assessor (full time).
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF PAUL G. ALCONADA.
Notice was received from the Health De-
partment, Weights and Measures Division, of
the 30-day emergency appointment of Paul G.
Alconada as Deputy Sealer of Weights and
Measures.
Placed on file.
FOOTBALL GAMES AT WHITE STADIUM.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
School Committee, October 19, 1961.
Mr. Walter J. Malloy,
City Clerk.
Dear Mr. Malloy:
This is to acknowledge receipt of a copy of
a resolution adopted by the City Council at its
meeting on October 16, 1961, pertaining to the
White Stadium and to say that it will be
called to the attention of the committee at the
earliest opportunity.
Very truly yours,
Agnes E. Reynolds, Secretary.
Placed on file.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Executive Com-
mittee, submitted the following:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred September 11) for transfer of
appropriation of $25,000 from the Public
Works Department, Personnel Services, to
Snow Removal — recommending that the order
ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed, yeas 9.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
order ( referred October 16 ) for transfer of
appropriation of $200,000 to Snow Removal —
recommending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed, yeas 9.
3. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred October 2) for appropriation
of $15,000 for erection of shelter building,
West Newton street — recommending that the
order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed, yeas 9.
4. Report on message of the Mayor and
order ( referred October 2 ) for amendment to
County Classification and Compensation Plans
re Head Statistical Clerk, Boston Juvenile
Court — recommending that the order ought to
pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
CONFIRMATIONS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee oro, Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
1. Report on appointment by the Mayor
(referred October 9) of J ohm C. GretUAclh as
Weigher of Goods for the term ending April
30, 1962 — recommending the appointment be
confirmed.
2. Report on appointment by the Mayor
(referred October 1-6) of Clarence P. Grander
es Weigher of Goods for the term ending
April 30, 1'962 — reoomm ending the appoint-
ment be confirmed.
3. Report o>n appointments by the Mayor
(referred October 16) of Anthony N. Ouzzi
amid Angelo Spina as Constables with authority
to serve civil process upcm filing of bond for
the term ending April 30, 1962 — recommending
the appointments be confirmed.
The reports were accepted, and the ap-
pointments were confirmed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
ORDINANCES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on Ordi-
namces, submitted the following:
Report om message of Mayor and ordinance
(referred September 11) further amending
chapter 479 of the Acts of 1938, as amended
by adding thereto Part 34 to be entitled "Fall-
Out Shelters."
The report was accepted and the ordinance
was passed.
FAVORING LEGISLATION FOR IN-
CREASED COMPENSATION TO POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
On motion of Councillor FOLEY, the resolu-
tion favoring increased compensation to mem-
bers of the Police Department ( referred May
8), was recalled from the Committee on- Leg-
islative Matters.
Coun. FOLEY further moved that the fore-
going resolution be substituted for the follow-
ing two resolutions:
Whereas, Over the past decade the comnpem-
sabioin of the Boston Police Officer has with
but one slight exception been substantially
below the compensation of Police Officers of
the Metropolitan District Commission, the
Capitol Police, and the Public Works Police
Service of the Ooimmonwealth of Massachusetts;
amd
Whereas, The Boston Police Department
recruits from the same labor market, polices
essentially the same area, does the same type
of work and is supported' in part at least
from the same public source as the Police
Force of the Metropolitan District Commis-
sion; amd
Whereas, A policy which establishes the
compensation of the Boston Police Depart-
ment over a long time, at a level substantially
lower than that of the Metropolitan Dis-
trict Commission Police Department, amd
others, must inevitably result in a deteriora-
tion, of the quality of the Boston Police
Service; therefore be it
Resolved, That the City Council believes
that the City of Boston must firmly accept
the policy, that pay amid benefits of Officers
of the Boston Police Department must be
equal to the pay and benefits of Officers of
the Metropolitan District Com mission Police
Department amd others if the Boston Police
Department is to compete equally for available
talent and- maintain on a long-term basis the
quality of the service; amid be it further
Resolved, That for the purpose of Joint
Rule 7iB of the Great and General Court,
the City Council favors legislation now pend-
ing equalizing the pay of Police Officers of
the City of Boston with that of Police Officers
of the Metropolitan District Commission and
identified as: Docket No. 203 for the legis-
lative year 1962.
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Whereas, By circular letter, dated Aipril 28,
1961 (Section OT-4) employees of the City
of Boston working on a rotation basis were
granted certain benefits equalizing nights vis-
a-vis those employees working on a so-called
five-day week; and
Whereas, By express provision of said cir-
cular lebtar (Section OT-5) the Boston Police
Department is expressly excluded from these
benefits; and
Whereas, Pay and other benefits of Boston
Police Officers are precisely regulated by
Statutory Law; and
Whereas, Equity requires that the working
terms and conditions of Boston Police Officers
working en a rotation basis ought to be equal
to those of other municipal employees working
the same seihediuis (I. E. Rotation Basis);
therefore be it
Resolved, That for the purposes of Joint
Rule 7-B of the Great and General Court,
the Boston City Council favors the passage cif
a petition, presently filed in that Body amd
identified as follows: Docket No. 204 for
the legislative year 1962.
The motion to substitute was carried.
The question came cm the adoption of the
rescuuitions air.d the resolutions were adopted.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR HINES.
Co'un. HINES, upon receiving unanimous
consent to make a statement, made the follow-
ing statement:
Mr. President, I have been in politics since
I was ten years eld, and I want to say I think
Councillor Sullivan's remarks to be extreme'y
courageous, and anyone listening should not
be mislead by parLiamentary procedure, and
misunderstand the situation : by the "to"
vote, Councillor Sullivan was not objecting to
the raise for the police, he is for it.
SALE OF LAND TO MISSION HILL POST
NO. 327, AMERICAN LEGION, INC.
Coun. KERRIGAN, for all the Councillors
offered the following:
Ordered, That chapter 464 of the Acts of
1960, entitled "An Act Authorizing the City of
Boston to Convey Certain Park Land to Mis-
sion Hill Pest No. 327, American Legion, Inc.,"
be, and hereby is, accepted.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
STADIUM FOR USE BY AMERICAN FOOT-
BALL LEAGUE TEAM.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Be it Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor be
requested to instruct the Real Property Com-
mission to conduct a survey relative to selec-
tion of a suitable site near downtown Boston
for a football stadium for the use of the
American Football League team known as the
Boston Patriots, at a suitable rental.
Coun. CONNOLLY in the chair.
The foregoing order was passed under sus-
pension of the rules.
Pres. McDONOUGH in the chair.
Local 1134,
we are re-
before your
APPEARANCE OF LOCAL 1134, SUFFOLK
COUNTY JAIL EMPLOYEES, BEFORE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Coun. CONNOLLY submitted the following:
Suffolk County Jail Employees Local 1134,
Boston, Mass., October 20, 1961.
Hon. John P. Connolly,
Chairman, Executive Committee.
Dear Councillor:
On behalf of the members of
Suffolk County Jail Employees,
spectfully requesting a hearing
Committee.
The purpose of this hearing is to discuss
with you the inequities that now exist beween
the rate of pay of the Officers of Suffolk Coun-
ty Jail and all other County Jails in the Com-
menwea'th of Massachusetts.
We will prove to you with facts and figures
that these inequities now exist. Trusting that
this matter will have your immediate attention,
we are respectfully yours for Local 1134,
Suffolk County Jail Employees.
James P. Meade, President.
John K. Prendergast, Secretary.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
Coun. SULLIVAN in the chair.
JURORS DRAWN.
Jurors were drawn in the manner prescribed
by law, Councillor Connolly presiding at the
box, in the absence of the Mayor, viz.:
Fifty additional traverse jurors, Superior
Civil Court, to appear November 6, 1961:
Gladys Caputo, Ward 1; Rocco DeRose, Ward
1; Rose Letteriello, Ward 1; Bernard R. Brown,
Ward 2; Cornelius Doherty, Ward 2; John J.
Dowd, Ward 2; Bernard J. Hunt, Ward 2;
Edward F. Mitchell, Ward 2; Walter J. Rus-
sell, Ward 2; Angelo S. Lebruto, Ward 3;
Harriet Ruel, Ward 4; Merrill M. Goodhue,
Ward 5; William F. Hayes, Ward 5; Norman
F. Kihlgren, Ward 5; Joseph A. Akstinas,
Ward 7: Vincent J. Fantasia, Ward 7; John
E. Hicks, Ward 7; Michael F. McDonough,
Ward 7; John M. Carbone, Ward 8; Thomas
J. Downey, Ward 8; George E. Joseph, Ward
8; Frank Butler, Ward 9; Richard Cooke, Ward
9; Hugh G. Byrnes, Ward 10; Charles W.
Ramsden, Ward 10; Michael Roche, Ward 10;
Helen H. Goyette, Ward 11; August Otto Klees,
Ward 11; Andrew J. Mulholland, Ward 11;
Harold L. Farris, Ward 12; Charles F. Wise,
Ward 12; John E. Marmaud, Ward 13; Paul
J. Houlihan, Ward 14; George Merlin, Ward
14; Samuel M. Mirkin, Ward 14; James A.
MaeEachern, Ward 15; Anne E. O'Brien,
Ward 15: William J. Mitchell, Ward 16; Carl
H. Wolfrum, Ward 16; Christopher E. Flan-
nery. Ward 17; Matthew Pokroisky, Ward 17;
Edward J. Burke, Jr., Ward 18; Edward J.
Cohen, Ward 18; Robert S. Hall, Ward 18;
Dorothy Smith, Ward 18; Charles A. Brown,
Jr., Ward 19; Florence Watson, Ward 20;
Susan A. Osgood, Ward 21; Joseph J. Thomas,
Ward 21; Mary W. Griffin, Ward 22.
Adjourned at 4.23 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Foley, to meet on Monday, October 30,
1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: AU debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on fil"
in office of City Clerk.)
City of Boston
Administrative Services Department
Printing °^^» Section
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, October 30, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held in
the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair, and all
the members present.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Be Thou, we pray Thee, O God, during the
deliberations of this day close to the hearts
of the men who comprise this Council of our
City Government. May their devotion to duty
be rewarded by the inner satisfaction of their
work well1 done. The days iw which we live
are days of stern conflict and the leaders of
our government stand in the front ranks
■to guide, to protect, to watch over the precious
inheritance of liberty; grant them the grace,
we pray, to meet and to match the great
responsibilities of these glorious but demanding
days. These blessings we seek through Christ
the King of men and of nations. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
JURORS DRAWN.
Jurors were drawn in the manner prescribed
by law, Councillor Langone presiding at the
box in the absence of the Mayor, viz.:
Sixty-three traverse jurors, Superior Crim-
inal Court, to appear December 4, 1961:
Peter Bono., Ward 1; Albert Romano, Ward
1; Joseph J. Serino, Ward 1; Myrtle V. Bar-
rett. Ward 2; Frances L. Lowney, Ward 2;
Chester Pretanick, Ward 2; Samuel Spellberg,
Ward 3; Percy Alexander, Ward 4; William
Brown, Jr., Ward 4; Robert E. Greensmith,
Ward 4; Lyman H. Smith, Ward 4; Francis M.
Evans, Ward 5; Nancy E. Holway, Ward 5;
Charles S. Joss, Ward 5; Myra McAdoo, Ward
5; Henry A. McElroy, Ward 5; Jerome S. Melo,
Ward 5; William F. Alessi, Ward 6; Joseph F.
Morrissey, Ward 6; Charles F. Prentis, Ward
6; Anthony Ruggeri, Ward 6; Edmund J. Can-
nata, Ward 7; Martin J. Costello, Jr., Ward 7;
Francis P. Vardaro, Ward 7; Helen M. White,
Ward 7; Joseph A. Diggs, Ward 9; William
B. Johnson, Ward 9; William D. Wollman,
Ward 9; Stanley F. Donovan, Ward 10;
Thomas J. Ford, Ward 10; Curtis W. Johnson,
Ward 10; Daniel Sheehan, Ward 10; Muriel F.
Wolfman, Ward 10; Stephen F. Casey, Ward
11; James W. Dunnet, Ward 11; Geneva J.
Grace, Ward 11; Edward G. Sayers, Ward 11;
Leonard E. Vaughan, Ward 11; Mary S.
Sweeney, Ward 12; Joseph B. Conley, Ward
13; Charles E. Dana, Ward 13; Robert D. Ben-
nett, Ward 14; William G. Carpenter, Ward
14; Louis Nason, Ward 14; Frank J. Roberto,
Ward 14; Martin J. Brooks, Ward 15; James
H. Nicholson, Ward 15; James J. Sammon,
Ward 15; James W. Wyman, Ward 15; Thomas
Butt, Ward 16; Daniel B. Keough, Ward 16;
Thomas J. Lynskey, Ward 16; Dexter W. Polk,
Ward 16; John F. Buckley, Ward 17; Patrick
J. Connolly, Ward 17; Mary F. Powers, Waid
18; David U. Wardine, Ward 18; Kazimer
Gaputis, Ward 19; Patrick J. King, Ward 19;
Stanley Coccia, Jr., Ward 20; Frank Goodman,
Ward 21; James A. MacAIoney, Ward 21;
Catherine M. Foley, Ward 22.
One hundred eighty-six traverse jurors,
Superior Civil Court, to appear December 4,
Carmine Capone, Ward 1; Joseph Catori,
Ward 1; Louis Oogiliano, Ward 1; Michael
CondeU, Ward 1; Samuel A. DelGaudio, Waird
1; Joseph P. Gibbons, Ward 1; John Gioia,
Ward 1; Walter J. Jameson, Ward 1; Saverio
LoPiJato, Ward 1; Arthur Maimibuioa, Ward 1;
Everett Neumyer, Ward 1; Joseph R. Ricco-
bene, Ward 1; George Sozio, Ward 1; Joseph
Vella, Ward 1; Arthur F. Hanlon, Ward 2-
Frank Kiley, Ward 2; George L. Locke, Ward
2; John J. Lordan, Ward 2; Katherime B.
Morrison, Ward 2; Francis P. O'Halloran,
Ward 2; Eugene F. Simpson, Ward 2; Domenic
Butera, Ward 3; Joseph F. Josephs, Ward 3;
Aintonette Lomibardi, Ward' 3; Kenneth S.
Wong, Ward 3; EtiheJ G. Adelman, Ward 4-
Margaret Bassett, Ward 4; Fred1 L. Green,
Ward 4; Robert E. Harney, Ward 4; Mildred
Haskell, Ward 4; Robert L. Lehman, Ward
4; Edward J. Nolan, Ward 4; Francis V.
Reed, Ward 4; Arae J. Wanren, Ward 4;
Jacob Williams, Ward 4; Richard R. Austin!
Ward 5; Grace T. Chase, Waird 5; Daniel J.
Coolidge, Ward 5; Charles B. Dean, Ward' 5;
Daniel J. Domohue, Ward 5; Frank Edlward
Galvim, Ward 5; Peter N. Gianibas, Ward 5;
Edward Marion, Ward 5; Howard T. Marsh,
Ward 5; Staeey M. Merrill, Jr., Ward 5;
Thomas A. Moran, Ward 5; John W. O'Connor,
Jr., Ward 5; Pio Pimi, Ward 5; George D.
Sabotnak, Ward 5; William R. Cohen, Ward
6; Joseph E. Doyle, Ward 6; George T. Mulvey,
Ward 6; Joseph P. O'Conneli, Ward 6;
Anthony H. Schumann, Ward 6; Richard W.
Cella, Ward 7; John J. Ooughlam, Jr., Ward
7; Myra F. Foster, Ward 7; William P.
Hannon, Ward 7; Anithony G. Jakstas, Ward
7; Ailbert G. Jaritis, Ward 7; Robert A.
Jones, Ward1 7; James F. Kane, Ward 7;
J. Ward Leonard, Ward 7; William H. Mc-
Grath, Ward 7; Clifford F. Mastiricola, Ward
7; Ruth F. Mitchell, Ward 7; George Nolble,
Ward 7; John J. O'Sullivan, Ward 7; Michael
Regan, Ward 7.
Josephine C. Bifanio, Ward 8; Hugh F.
Donahue, Jr., Ward 8; Armando P. Venturi,
Ward' 8; Ralph M. Chute, Ward 9; Marguerite
A. Cronin, Ward 9; Herbert S. Foster, Ward
9; Charles W. Jackson, Ward 9; Freddie L.
Jackson, Ward 9; Raymond Johnson, Wand
9; Harold Nichols, Ward1 9; Thaddeus W.
Pritchard, Waird 9; Eugene Washington, Ward
9; Donald G. Burke, Ward 10; John S. Can-
nata, Ward 101; Dorothy Furst, Ward 10;
William M. Hayes, Ward 10; Peter A. Hurl-
burt. Ward 10; Edward Johni Kin-ker, Ward
10; Edward T. McGiraith, Ward 10; Alfred J.
(Bird, Ward 1.1; Kenneth L. Browne, Ward
11; William C. Buie, Ward 11; Henry W.
Crede, Ward 11; John R. Malloy, Ward 11;
Mary A. O'Brien, Ward 11; Julian C. Branker,
Ward 12; Dewey N. Ducket*, Jr., Ward 12;
George W. Long, Ward 12; Kurt D. Wallin,
Ward 12; John F. Anglin, Ward 13; Dorothy
M. Curtis, Ward 13; John N. Dexter, Ward
13; Walter Doucette, Ward' 13; Preston E.
Gittens, Ward 13; Agnes G. Holland, Ward
13; Olaf Holmiberg, Ward 13; Frank J.
Nameika, Ward1 13; Gerald O'Rourke, Jr.,
Ward 13; Michael Sylva, Ward 13; Hagop A.
Baliain, Ward 14; Rose Berenson, Ward1 14;
John A. English, Jr., Ward 14; Sidney A.
Goldman, Ward 14; Samuel Goldstein, Ward
14; Hymam P. Lipman, Ward 14; Edward H.
McCarthy, Ward 14; Hyman H. Marks, Ward
14; Bernard B. Miller, Ward 14; Hyman
Parven, Ward 14; Joseph Shaulis, Ward 14;
Frederick B. Sheer, Ward 14; George R.
Bearse, Ward IS; Richard F. Cawley, Ward
15; John F. Cleary, Ward 16; Edward P.
Donovan, Ward 15; Wilfred J. Dugay, Ward
15; Patrick Durkin, Ward 15; Michael J.
Gately, Ward 15; Patrick Kearney, Ward 15;
John F. Shea, Ward 15.
Frank G. Fell, Ward 16; Francis B. Lan-
nan, Ward 16; Anthony J. McLaughlin, Ward
16; Edwin H. Nash, Ward 16; Perley E.
Puitmam, Ward 16; Herbert T. Salter, Ward
16; Francis J. Couglhlin, Ward 17; Grace I.
Giddings, Ward 17; Alice Goodwin, Ward 17;
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Francis X. Kelley, Ward 17; Harry D. Louden,
Ward 17; Cecelia MacFhee, Ward 17; Richard
J. Cameron, Ward 18; Anna M. Gasta-line,
Ward IS; Joseph R. Coutu, Ward 18; Fred
G. Geisel, Ward 18; Charles Miller, Ward 18;
George Moses, Ward 18; Raymond Seihiumain,
Ward 18; William L. VanVooi-ihis, Ward 18;
Joseph C. Warren, Ward 18; Albert G. Welch,
Ward 18; Robert Wightman, Ward 18;
Frederick A. Baker, Ward li9; Wallace H.
Bourne, Ward 19; Charles E. Chandler, Ward
19; Thomas G. Corcoran, Ward 19; Rocoo F.
Germane, Ward 19; Ernest A. Johnson, Ward
19; John J. McDetnmoitt, Ward 19; Eugene E.
McLaurin, Ward 19; Francis K. Rogers, Ward
19; Philip S-taniwood, Ward 19; Joseph F.
Stier, Ward 19; Whitney D. Clark, Ward 20;
George H. Cuirtin, Ward1 20; James P.
Hagerty, Ward 20; Dolores M. Holland, Ward
20; James A. Martin, Ward1 20; Patrick D.
Para-elli, Ward 20; T. Arthur Robb, Ward 20;
Mitchell Z. Bistany, Ward 21; Gerald! ne S.
Davis, Ward 21; Ernest F. Johnson-, Ward 21;
Anne B. Keame, Ward 21; Henry G. Kiggen,
Ward 21; Goldie M-cCall, Ward 21; Wilfred
J. Pei-sico, Ward 21; Lillian Poore, Ward 21;
Jamies M. Rooney, Ward 21; Louis Schneider,
Ward 21; Peter L. Titus, Ward! 21; Joseph
Wise, Ward 21; Donald P. Crooks, Ward' 22;
Howard A. Ellegood, Ward 22; Gilbert Higdon,
Ward 22; John E. MoBi-ide, Ward 22.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAIYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointments:
Constable with authority to serve civil
process upon filing of bond for the term
ending Aipril 30, 196-2: Richard F. McDonald,
2S'3 Heath street, Jamaica Plain.
Weigher of Goods for the term ending
April 30, 1962: James W. Reed, 6 Bryn
Mawr road, W-eHesley.
Weigher of Coal for the term ending Aipril
30, 19'62: James W. Reed, 6 Brym Mawr
(road, Wellesley.
Severally referred to the Committee on Con-
firmations.
INSTALL PUBLIC TRASH RECEPTACLES.
The following was received':
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, October 30, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
.1 transmit herewith conTimuneiation from the
Commissioner of Public Works concerning
your resolution of August 28, 1961, relative to
procuring on an emergency basis a sufficient
number of public trash receptacles to locate
one trash can immediately at every spot in
the city where required.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
October 16, 1961.
Mr. Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant, Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your memorandum of
August 31, 1961, concerning the following-
quoted City Council Resolve, dated August 28,
1961 :
Whereas, There is in preparation a clean-
up drive for Boston via the mechanism of a
representative civic committee
Whereas, No representative citizens com-
mittee can succeed without complete support
of the Public Works Department of the City
of Boston
Whereas, There is clearly a drastically in-
adequate supply of public trash receptacles in
the City of Boston
Whereas, There is presently massive citizen
interest in attempting to achieve a cleaner
Boston
Resolved, That the City Council respect-
fully requests his Honor the Mayor to direct
the Public Works Commissioner to procure
on an emergency basis a sufficient number
of public trash receptacles to locate one trash
can immediately at every spot in the city where
required.
On January 1, I960, there was a totail of
362 trash receptacles on the sidewalks, com-
prising 272 rectangular boxes and 90 open
mesh baskets. As of today, there is a total
of 962 trash receptacles on the sidewalks, com-
prising 5:51 open mesh baskets, 3S9 pole-
mounted baskets', and 42 rectangular boxes.
We now have litter baskets- in all the down-
town and local business districts wherever
their use appears warranted: In addition' to
the 952 baskets now in place, we are planning
the installation of 500 more in 1962, and if
conditions warrant, another 500 will be in-
stalled in 1963, making a total of approxi-
mately 2,000 baskets, which will unquestion-
ably provide ample coverage.
Very truly yours,
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
Placed on file.
NAMING OF INTERSECTIONS IN HONOR
OF DECEASED VETERANS.
The following was1 received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, October 30, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith four orders for the (nam-
ing of certain intersections in tihe city in
honor of deceased veterans of our country.
The Committee to Memorialize Veterans, after
due consideration, has recommended the nam-
ing of the sites as set forth in the accompany-
ing orders
In view of the fact that each site is to be
named in memory of a veteran who sacrificed
his life in the service of his country, I recom-
mend that your Honorable Body give approval
to the accompanying orders.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston.
Public Improvement Commission,
'October 27, 1961.
Hon. John F. Colilns,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
At a meeting of the Committee to Me-
morialize Veterans held this day, it was voted
to designate the following intersections in
honor of the following-named deceased vet-
erans :
Breck avenue and Bostonia avenue, Brighton
(Ward 22); Joseph J. Kilgariff Square.
Joseph J. Kilgariff was killed in action on
May 26, 1944, at Alnzio Beachhead, Italy,
while serving the United States Army.
Meridian street and Lexington street, East
Boston (Ward 1); Fiorentino J. DiCarolis
Square.
Pvt. Fiorentino J. DiCarolis was killed in
action on November 11, 1943, in Anzio, Italy,
while in the service of the United States
during World- War II.
Royal street and Coolidge road, Brighton
( Ward 22 ) ; John Patrick Bonner Square.
John Patrick Bonner gave his life while
in the service Of his country during World
War- II.
The Committee also voted to relocate the
following square:
Martin J. Lawless Square (formerly located
at St. Alphonsus and Con-ant streets ) ; new
location, Tremont and Worthington streets,
Roxbury.
'Respectfully
Robert P. Mehegan, Secretary,
Committee -to Memorialize Veterans.
Ordered, That the space at the junction of
Brock avenue and Bostonia avenue, Ward 22,
be named Joseph J. Kilgairiff Square, in honor
of Joseph J. Kilgariff, late veteran of World
War H.
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Ordered, That the space at the junction of
Meridian street and' Lexington street, Ward 1,
be named Fiorenitino J. DiCarolis Square, in
honor of Fiorentino J. DiCarolis, late veteran
of World War II.
Oindiered; That the space at the junction of
Royal slbreet and CooiMdge road, Ward 22,
be -named John Patrick B'onrner Square, in
honor of John Patrick Bonner, late veteran
of World War II.
Ordered, That the order passed by the City
Council on May 13, 1957 and approved by the
Mayor on May 14, 1957, naming the intersec-
tion of Oonant and St. Aipbomsus sk-eets,
Ward 10, the Martin J. Lawless Square, be,
and hereby is, rescinded!; and be it fuaither
Ordered, That the space at the junction of
Tremont street and Worthingtom street, Ward
10, be named Martin J. Lawless Square, in
honor of Martin J. Lawless, late veteran of
World War II.
On motion of Councillor Coffey the rules
were suspended and the orders were severally
passed.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the c ornml'ttee named, viz.:
Claims.
Frances M. Orandall, for compensation for
injuries caused by falling on stall's in -the
Boston Public Library.
BMM'OO Insurance Company, for compensa-
tion for damage to ear by Richard Chapman,
caused by Fire Department vehicle.
Rocco A. Farino, for compensation for dam-
age to ear by truck of Public Works Depart-
ment.
Mrs. Lawrence Fava, for compensation for
damage to oar, caused by an alleged defect on
Bowdoin street, Dorchester.
Joseph F. and' John F. Hodges, for com-
pensation for personal injuries and property
damage, caused by a city vehicle.
Julian Johnson, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect on Columibus
avenue.
Christos Kokoros, for compensation for
damage to car caused by engine of Fire De-
partment.
lEdward I. Masterman, refund of filing fee
filled with the Building Department on behalf of
Cambridge Street Metal Company.
John E. Merrill, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by vehicle of Public Works
Department, Sanitation Division.
Michael C. Santoianni, to be reimbursed as
result of accident which occurred in perform-
ance of duty as employee of Fire Department.
PETITIONS FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of Timothy M. O'Brien, retired
member of the Fire Department, for indemni-
fication for hospital, medical and surgical
expenses.
Petitions of Frederick J. Brady, Michael J.
Claimerflengo, William G. Oarpenlber, James J.
Oorbett, Thomas J. Coyne, Thomas E. Ourran,
Michele A. DeCesa, Charles E'. Dolan, Anthony
Grace, William E. Haokett, Michael J. Lom-
bardto, James L. McGrath, Geoirge E. Murphy,
James F. O'Brien, John F. O'Brien, Frank
J. Piazza, and Francis J. Troy, members of
the Fire Department, for indeminiifioation for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses.
Severally referred to the Oomimittee on
Claims.
LICENSE FOR FOOTBALL GAME AT BOS-
TON COLLEGE ALUMNI STADIUM ON
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1961.
A petition was received1 from the Boston
College Athletic Association for license to con-
duct a football! game at Boston College Alumni
Stadium on Sunday, November 12, 1961.
On motion of Councillor Coffey, the rules
were suspended and the license was granted
under the usual conditions.
NOTPOE OF HEARING BEFORE DEPART-
MENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held No-
vember 14, 1961, at 1* A.M., on petition of
New York Central Railroad Company on dis-
continuance of Train No. 40'9 between Boston
and Springfield, Mass.; Train No. 411 between
Boston & Albany, New York, and Train No.
400 between Allbany, New York, and Boston.
Placed on file.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS BEFORE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Notice was received from the State Depart-
ment of Public Works of hearing to be held
November 6, 1961, at 2.30 P.M., on petition
of Harry Goirfinkle and Solomon Levine,
Trustees of 400' Allbany Street Trust of Bos-
ton for license to maintain existing solid fill
in and over the tidewaters of Fort Point
Channel (South Bay).
Notice was received from the State Depairt-
ment of Public Works of hearing to be held
November 6, 19'61, at 2.30 P.M., on application
of the State Fuel Company, Inc., for license
to maintain existing structures as built and
to dredge in and over the tidewaters of Chelsea
River in the City of Boston.
Severally placed on file.
NOTICE FROM STATE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS.
A communication was received from the
State Department of Public Works enclosing
special regulations for speed of motor vehicles
on Neponset avenue, Dorchester.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMISSION ON
FINANCIAL SITUATION OF THE CITY.
The following was received:
October 26, 1961.
To the Governor
To the General Court
To the Mavor
To the City Council
Gentlemen:
INTRODUCTION
The statute which defines the power and duties
of the Finance Commission emphasizes that a
principal purpose of the Commission's reports
and findings shall be "to enable the mayor, the
city council, the governor, or the general court
to receive the reports and findings of said com-
mission as a basis for such laws, ordinances, or
administrative 'orders as mav be deemed meet".
At this time the Financ Commission feels im-
pelled to review the City's financial situation
in the hope that suitable legislation at the State
level, and legislation and administrative orders
at the local level will result wherever such action
is indicated in the following analysis.
THE FINANCIAL SITUATION 01' THE
CITY OK BOSTON
As a practical matter, the key facets of the
financial picture can best be covered by appro-
priate comment on the several factors which
enter into the determination of the tax rate.
Debt. The city is finally paying the price for
a policv, extending over many years, of deferring
expenditure for essential maintenance of plant
and equipment. The Finance Commission,
recalling the city's exoerienc in the 1930's, has
emphasized that such a policy together wifh
the city's failure to appropriate regularly for the
maintenance of plant and equipment is false
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economy; that the cost of catching up with such
deferred maintenance increases in geometric
progression with the passage of time.
As a direct result of said deferring policy of
expending for maintenance, the city is now faced
with the necjssity of borrowing $8,0C0,0C0 fcr
plant and equipment; .53,000,000 for equipment
and §5,000,000 for repair of plant. The only
prudent and defensible policy for the city to
follow in the future is to appropriate annually
for plant maintenance and to replace equipment
on the basis of a replac?ment cycle.
This borrowing, while meeting a situation,
adversely adds to the city's volume of debt.
Three elements must be considered to place
Boston's debt in proper perspective. As of June
30, 1901, the three categories of debt which affect
the city were the following:
City Debt (net) $97,954,383 74
Authorized (Not Issued) 53,091,348 98
Metropolitan Debt (Boston'sshare) 71,973,270 92
$223, 019,003 04
The question arises as to how far a municipality
may safely proceed in incurring debt. Boston
incurs a large volume of debt outside the legal
debt limit. The city cannot, therefore, be said
to have an effective formal limitation in fencing
in the Boston debt picture.
One rule of thumb for measuring debt levels
suggests that a municipality's debt, direct and
overlapping, should not exceed 10 per cent of its
assessed valuations (equalized valuations).* The
Massachusetts Tax Commission in March of 1961
set Boston's equalized valuations at $2,200,000,000.
When Boston's debt figure of $223,019,004 is set
against 10 per cent of the equalized valuation
figure, the city's debt issued and authorized
occupies a relatively safe position. It is time,
however, to sound the warning bell.
Boston's share of the metropolitan district debt
increased sharply over a year ago as shown below:
June 30, 1960 June 30, 1901
Sewer $10,547,508 20 $11,944,894 70
Water 48,407,593 94 54,687,11146
Parks 2,032,976 22 5,545,707 2G
$00,988,078 30 $72,177,713 42
* A Check List for Determining Debt Policy,
E. B. Mikrut. Municipal Finance Officers Asso-
ciation (1-1-61)
In the Metropolitan District Commission's
fiscal year ending June 30, 1901, $12,097,000 of
new Water Debt was issued and $8,850,000 of
new Park Debt.
There is another element in the debt picture
that calls for special scrutiny before a conclusion
can be reached on the debt picture. That element
is the potential debt that may be incurred through
the urban renewal program.
It is argued by municipal officials that the
impact of borrowing for urban renewal will not
raise the present debt level materially. This
conclusion is arrived at by the following reasoning:
(1) that as debt is retired no new debt for capital
improvements will be incurred other than the
capital improvements entailed in the urban renewal
program; (2) that borrowing for this purpose will
not exceed the normal amount of borrowing.
Actually, the question is whether urban renewal
represents an acceleration of the capital improve-
ment program? Complete assurance cannot be
given on this point. To the extent that the urban
renewal financing for capital improvements exceeds
the normal expenditure for this purpose, the
debt level will be raised.
Abatements. At first glance it appears that
the thorny problem of abatements is wrell in hand,
since the volume of abatements granted in 1901
is well below the level of former years. The
following table shows the monthly abatement
figures:
January $1,077,760 72
465,934 70
610,120 41
234,096 05
571,840 23
137,871 05
126,482 58
February .
March.
April . .
May. .
June . .
July. . .
3,224,111 74
In 1900 the figure was $5,538,597, as compared
with the Auditor's figure for the last year of the
previous administration, which was $10,387,214.
But there is a grave doubt as to whether the
apparent decrease in abatements from $10,387,214
in 1959 to $5,538,597 in 1900 and possibly less
in 1961 represents the true measure of the abate-
ment picture.
The number of Boston's cases pending before
the State Appellate Tax Board is alarming.
Boston Cases Pending Before Appellate Tax Board
Changes in
Case Load Number
During State Of Cases
Fiscal Year Pending
On hand, June 30, 1960 11,406
Filed during year 4,883
Disposed of during year 3,899
On hand, June 30, 1961 12,390
Boston's assessed valuation for the entire
city at tax rate declaration time, June 15, 1961,
was $1,467,906,900.
The assessed valuation of Boston's cases pending
before the Appellate Tax Board as of June 30,
1961, was $713,369,261 just about half of Bos-
ton's entire valuation as of that date.
In 1960 Boston's taxpayers filed with the
Boston Assessors just about as many applications
for abatements as they had in the preceding
year — something over 7,000. Of this number
4,883 eventually wound up before the Appellate
Tax Board.
How much will be added to the abatement
figure will not be known until all the Appellate
Tax Board cases are disposed of. It is only after
the disposal of such cases that it can be truly
ascertained whether there has been a real decrease
in abatement volume.
Overlay Deficits. Overlays are set up to
provide for abatements. When abatements
granted exceed the overlay for the levy year,
the resulting deficit must be appropriated in
the following year. Overlay deficits appropriated
in 1901 totaled $863,550.
Now that the funding loan is history, and no
longer supplies a cushion for overlay deficits,
it can be expected that overlay deficits will again
become a fixture to be reckoned with in the com-
putation of the tax rate.
Assessed Value
$640,128,851
350,007,010
270,707,200
713,309,201
Taxes Assessed
$59,500,433 93
37,058,850 30
25,758,448 41
70,800,841 82
It is impossible to foresee what overlay deficits
will be in the years immediately ahead, but some
speculation may be made in the light of the
following considerations.
As previously stated, there are 12,390 Boston
cases pending before the Appellate Tax Boarel
as of June 30, 1901.
These cases may be disposed of either by decision
of the State Appellate Tax Board after trial
or withdrawn and settled by the Boston assessors
after a so-called prehearing.
It is the considered opinion of many observers
that settlement of a case by the Boston assessors
rather than permitting it to go to trial before
the Appellate Tax Board works to the advantage
of the city. However, in any case the cumulative
impact of decisions or settlements of these cases
may be staggering.
The subject of Appellate Tax Board cases
also bears a relation to the city's limited program
of equalized valuations which attempted to
equalize property values for purpose of assessment.
The program was supposed to have gone into
effect in 1900. And, yet, in 1903 Boston Tax-
payers filed just about as many applications
as in previous yexrs — in excess of 7,000.
It appears then that the efficacy of the equali-
zation program may well turn on the judgment
of the Appellate Tax Board.
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Appropriations. In 1960, the administration
managed to bring about a decrease of $1,807,445
from the previous year in "General Maintenance, "
the "budget figure" which covers the cost of
departmental operations in the city. In 1961
the general maintenance increase over 1960
was kept at $594,054. Departmental budget
estimates for 1961 for said maintenance totaled
$120,546,607; the Mayor's allowance totaled
$112,302,289 (1960 appropriations were $112,-
665,784) and an additional $919,500 in the
"Supplemental Appropriations." The figures
do show the determination of the administration
not to exceed the 1960 appropriations.
The appropriation for general maintenance
in county departments increased in 1961 by
$147,890 over I960. Of this increase, $58,200
can be charged to increases in judicial salaries.
If it was difficult to hold down expenditures
in 1961, it is certain that various inevitable in-
creases will make it even more difficult to maintain
a holding action next year.
Schools. The ever-increasing cost of operating
and maintaining the school system, an increase
of $1,557,995 over 1960, is only one of the serious
problems in this area. Again, "excess Appro-
priations," that amount needed by the School
Department that is over and above the School
Committee statutory appropriation limit reached
a new high, $10,945,077, bringing the total school
appropriations to $35,414,803.
In spite of the over-all increased appropriations
for school purposes, the appropriation for "School
Buildings Alterations and Repairs" year after
year falls below the actual needs of the depart-
ment; in fact, it falls short of the. statutory appro-
priating power for the purpose of keeping the
schools in repair. This ties in with the necessity
for borrowing $5,000,000 for plant repair discussed
previously in this report, because approximately
$2,000,000 of this amount will have to be spent
on the repair of school buildings which have been
neglected ovei the years.
The school appropriations for all purposes is
broken down as follows:
$21,200,000 00 Statutory Appropriation (School Committee)
1,541,925 51 Balances and Income Appropriated
10,945,077 49 Appropriated by City Council
$33,087,003 00
91,200 00
1,636,600 00
Total School Purposes
Land and Buildings
Alterations and Repairs
$35,414,803 00 Total Appropriations
It should be noted that an absurd point has
been reached in the school budgetary process
when over 30 per cent of needed school appro-
priations has to be appropriated by the City
Council. What was intended originally as a
supplementary appropriation, namely, appro-
priation by the Council, has now assumed the
proportion of a substantial part of the school
budget. The continuous practice of divided
budgeting between the School Committee and
the Mayor and Council is a far cry from sound
budgetary practice. The city must face up to
the fact that a more realistic appropriation limit
for school expenditures must be devised.
Two appropriation impositions, often the subject
of criticism by the Finance Commission and many
others, continue on apac9 — the assessments by
the Metropolitan District Commission, and the
Metropolitan Transit Authority.
Metropolitan District Commission. The
financial significance of the assessment levelled on
Boston to finance the operations of the Metro-
politan District Commission lies in its growing
size. In 1961 the assessment had grown to $2,940,-
894, approximately three and one-half times
what it was in 1945. New Metropolitan District
Commission water and park debt issued between
June 30, 1960, and June 30, 1961, totaled in excess
of $21,000,000.
This assessment is a striking example of arbitrary
taxation since the affected municipalities do not
participate in the administration of the function
or policy of the Metropolitan District Commission.
At least there are now signs of hope. In 1961 a
"Metropolitan Planning Bill" for the Greater
Boston area came close to passage. There is
currently growing interest in metropolitan planning
and in an effort to create a planning council whose
power would be solely advisory. This would be a
first step in the direction of a community voice in
the matter of a Metropolitan District Commission
Policy.
Metropolitan Transit Authority. The op-
erating deficits of the Metropolitan Transit
Authority added another $1.32 to the tax rate
through the increase in 1961 over 1960 of $1,941,495
in the Metropolitan Transit Authority charges.
The 1961 Metropolitan Transit Authority charge
of $14,576,016 represents $9.95 in Boston's tax
rate, very close to 10 per c?nt of the 1961 tax rate.
The assessment of the Metropolitan Transit
Authority's deficit has become one of the thorniest
problems facing the city. The Finance Commis-
sion first analyzed the problem in 1948 and since
the i has sought and supported legislation to
ac lieve a new basis for the assessment of the
deficit — all without avail. The time has come for
radically new thinking on this matter. In fact,
the question may well be raised : With the decline
of railroad commuting, has not public transporta-
tion become a state problem?
Valuations. For the second successive year
the tax base has increased by small amounts — by
$2,956,100 in 1960, by $2,381,800 in 1961. This
increase, of course, is a net increase; taxable
values were lost through public works, community
development and deterioration, while new values
were added. The total city valuation in 1961 is
$1,467,906,900. Of the increase of $2,381,000 in
1961, a mere $521,500 represents reai property,
while personal property shows an increase of
$1,860,400. While there has been this minute
overall rise in property valuations in the years
1959 to 1961, Boston's tax base will, in all proba-
bility, decline for the immediate future due to
such factors as the Government Center, urban
renewal program (with its time gap between
demolition of taxable property and reconstruction
of new values), the Inner Belt (when and if it
becomes a reality), the extension of tax-exempt
institutional developments, etc. The total rewards
of urban renewal are set too far in the future to
have any appreciable effect on valuation levels
for the immediate future.
Revenues. Besides revenues derived from
departmental operations, fees and licenses, special
grants, et al., the city must look to the State for
needed funds. At the present time, this means,
largely, the state-shared Income and Corporation
Taxes.
The expectation of state-shared taxes for 1961
appears to be stated at its fullest, as indicated
in the following comparison;
Actual 1960 "Cherry Sheet"
Receipts 1961 Figures
Income Taxes $8,229,505 82 $8,271,350 28
Corporation Taxes. 7,601,038 59 7,631,939 70
Meals Tax 626,453 82 756,064 96
It represents the net increase in valuation
occasioned by the greater amount of new valuation
as against the valuation that was lost through
public works and demolition.
At this point attention should be called to the
"creaming off" process related to the state income
taxes. This important point is emphasized by
City Auditor Lally in his 1959 "Financial State-
ment and Statistics." In that statement he
pointed out that the total distribution of income
tax was $83,891,863, of which Boston received
$9,287,985. In 1930 the total distribution was
$30,815,560, of which Boston received $7,572,205.
In other words, while the total distribution in-
creased by $53,976,303, Boston's share increased
by only $1,715,780. He added: "This extraor-
dinary and inequitable situation has been brought
about by the method of financing new programs
of aid for education and a revision of the chapter
70 school aid formula. As new programs were
instituted, the annual state budget appropriation
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statute provided that the funds for payment,
thereof be appropriated from the income tax
receipts available for distribution."
Until this inequitable situation is corrected,
the impact of substantial state-collected income
tax will continue to be greatly watered down
by the time the distribution reaches Boston.
Moreover, it appears that not enough additional
revenue can be reasonably expected from such
sources as better hospital collections, increased
fees higher water rates and proposed sewer rental
charges, and the like, to reverse or meet the
upward thrust of expenditure levels generated
by the necessity for increased appropriation.
Proposed new tax sources, such as sales tax
and other tax sources used in other jurisdictions,
all generate terrific resistance when proposed.
But the situation is not hopeless. _ _
There is one area in which a beginning could
be made toward resolving the revenue problem.
What is needed is an entirely new philosophy
which would underlie the distribution of state-
shared taxes. The present formulas on which
distribution of state-shared taxes are based are
oriented to equalized property valuatiors. Under
present formulas of distribution the relation
of the equalized valuation of a municipality
to the total valuation of all municipalities in
the State determines how much state-shared
taxes each will receive in the distribution. This
approach rewards the municipality that has a
high equalized valuation without reference to
the problems and fixed costs of that municipality.
Under chapter 559 of 1945, the law now in
use in the distribution of State taxes, the relation
of Boston to the total is 22 per cent. The Biennial
Report of the State Tax Commission on Equali-
zation and Apportionment (March, 1961) would
place Boston at, roughly, 11 per cent. Thus,
equalized valuation as a basis places Boston at
an increasing disadvantage. It is acknowledged
that there would be more school aid forthcoming
by the new equalized valuations, if enacted;
however, in the over-all picture, Boston would
suffer. . . .......
This is completely unrealistic. Municipalities
- should receive financial assistance according to
the degree and size of their problems.
The problem is well stated in the September,
1961, issue of "Taxtalk" (Massachusetts Tax-
payers Federation) :
"The crucial property tax problems are to be
found in metropolitan centers. These include
all of the larger cities, a number of smaller
cities and some towns. Almost all of them
share certain characteristics — declining popula-
tions, depressed property values, very little
replacement of older structures, and limited
opportunities for new residential, commercial
or industrial building. Taken as a group they
have also suffered from the failure of the State
Government to recognize their special needs in
its financial assistance programs. "
Indeed, the strongest presentation of the case
for a radical change in legislative thinking on this
point has been made by the Massachusetts Tax
Commission, itself, in a transmittal letter to the
General Court in March of 1961.
"Obviously, the answer to the problem of
fair sharing by the cities and towns in the
proceeds of state taxes lies not with the sub-
stitution of a rather poor equalized valuation
list for a very poor one, but with the adoption
of a whole new system based on factors more
nearly related to the actual needs of the cities
and towns and more accurate of determination
than equalized valuation can ever be." .
What are the needs of Boston which should be
met in increasing measure by state-shared taxes?
They are the fixed costs that lie in so large a measure
outside the control of the municipality and spring
from such factors as the social and economic
composition of the city, its position in the metro-
politan community, and the imposition of arbitrary
assessments at the State level.
The most convincing proof of this contention
may be seen in the following listing of six items
in the 1961 appropriations for the City of Boston.
The total appropriations for Boston are $200,450,-
539. The total of six items, which are listed and
are clearly areas not wholly subject to the control
of the municipality, represent $100,143,763, or
just about one half of the city's total appropria-
tions. These items and their respective amounts
are:
Hospitals $1 9,074, C,4(i
Welfare 25,657,889
Veterans 2,479,517
School 35,414,803
Metropolitan District Commission
Assessments 2,940,894
Metropolitan Transit Authority As-
sessments 14,576,016
Although the city receives reimbursements in
several of the?e categories, the fact is that the
city must appropriate to the limit indicated by
these figures. Moreover, the greatest reimburse-
ment, which comes in the area of Welfare, is slow
in arriving in the city's treasury. It is under-
stood that the Mayor will file a bill designed to
overcome this time lag of reimbursement by
directing the State Welfare Department to make
advance estimates of welfare needs each month
and provide the sums in time for disbursement
instead of waiting for the city to submit its record
of payments.
At least, the above list indicates the major
areas in which the city makes its greatest ex-
penditures; areas which are beyond the control
of municipal administration in a very large measure.
Boston needs help — Boston deserves help!
As the capital city of the Commonwealth and
the very heartbeat of the metropolitan region,
this city can no longer be permitted to struggle
alone.
The city has done its level best to meet its
mounting problems. A desperate attempt lus
been made to hold the line on appropriations.
Debt has had to be incurred up to the very limit
of safety, perhaps beyond. Strenuous efforts
in a hundred directions are being made within
the city by many agencies to restore the city
and re-establish its status.
The full extent and effect of tax losses due to
urban redevelopment and public works, par-
ticularly state-directed highways, are unknown
but formidable prospects. The city is helpless
in the face of state-imposed Metropolitan District
Commission and Metropolitan Transit Authority
assessments which have climbed to intolerable
heights. The cost of welfare, education, and
hospitals, and other social services which arise
from the composition of the population, represent
enormous growing costs which must be met but
which are not subject to municipal control.
Boston, more than any other municipality, is
so besieged!
If Boston is to surmount conditions that are
not of the city's making and assume its rightful
place in the life of this Commonwealth, it must,
in simple justice, be accorded sympathetic legis-
lative treatment.
Respectfully submitted,
Edward W. Brooke, Chairman.
Roger .]. Arizaid, M.D.,
Maxwell B. Grossman,
Joseph P. McNamara,
Andrew A. Hunter,
The Finance Commission.
Thomas J. Murphy,
Executive Secretary.
Placed on file.
STUDY RE MUNICIPAL HOME RULE.
A eomimfuinileation was received from the
'City Clerk enclosing communication from Sen>-
aitor Richard R. Staples, Chairman of the
Special Oomimiittee on Home Rule and question-
naires to be distributed' to the City Council,
with the request that the information be sent
to the Special Commission- on Municipal Home
Rule.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative
Matters.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LICENSES.
COun. COFFEY, for the Committee on
Licenses, submitted the following:
Report on petitions (referred October 30)
for license to operate bowling alleys on the
Lord's day, viz.:
Brighani Bowlaway and Cohiimlbia Recrea-
tion'— ireeomimending that the licenses be
granted.
The report was accepted, and the licenses
were severally granted under the usual con-
ditions.
OCTOBER 30, 1961
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
CONFIRMATION'S.
Coun. HINBS, for the Committee oil Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
Report on appointment by the Mayor (re-
ferred October 23) of Alfonso Luciano, Jr.,
as constable with authority to serve civil
process upon filing of bond for the term end-
ing April 30, 1962 — recommending that the
appointment be confirmed.
The report was accepted, and the appoint-
ment was confirmed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HOSPITALS.
Coun. LANGONE, for the Committee on
Hospitals, submitted the following:
A public hearing was held at the Boston
Oity Hospital on Tuesday, October 24, 1961,
at 10 A.M. AM persons who attended were
given the opportunity to speak as well as the
Superintendent of the Hospital, Dr. Joihn F.
Cum] in.
The results of this testimony were very
enlightening. We found that the survey eom-
ckic'ted1 by Oresap and MaeConmack about three
years ago was very incomprelbensive and not
intensive enough. For example, the survey
group spent three minutes with the cafeteria
manager to determine the duties of 140 per-
sons em-ployed in that department. In other
departments they failed to confer with the
supervisory personnel relative to that depart-
ment.
The results of the survey show that a recom-
mendation was made for hiring of many more
overhead personnel rather than the actual
hospital worker, or more chiefs and no addi-
tional workers. Further, we found that the
Superintendent himself was uncertain as to
whether or not there is a shortage of help.
The committee found a definite shortage of
help in the hospital wards. Employees are
forced to work overtime. There is no part
time help hired1 during periods of vacations;
additional work is distributed to present help.
The pay scale for employees is disgracefully
low. A qualified pharmacist receives only
$81.25' per week. The physiotherapy and
X-ray technicians are far below the pay scale
of private institutions. In the past six years,
that department lost six therapists with col-
lege degrees and many capable people without
degrees to the private institutions.
We found further that the medical college
studients in the area were eating at the cafe-
teria even though they were not assigned to
the hospital. Doctors are allowed to- bring
in their families on Sunday to eat while nurses,
and hospital employees and student nurses are
unable to eat in this hospital cafeteria.
The sanitary conditions in the hospital were
not what you might expect at great institu-
tions such as the City Hospital. The ceiling
ini the kitchen and cafeteria is being repaired,
only because the state inspectors from the
Board of Health threatened to close down the
hospital if the work was not dome. The
lighting in most wards is1 poor. The food
carts which transport the food from the main
kitchen to the various wards are not properly
maintained. The public toilets were filthy.
In the corridor of the Mallory Building
there was an open manhole covered by a
chair. This hole was over the sewer and
when the tide from South Bay comes in, it
floods the basement and tunnel of the Mallory
Building. A large hose and pump must be
inserted into this manhole to pump this dirty
water out causing a very foul, obnoxious od'or
and unhealthy condition.
Generally, there is a lack of proper mainte-
nance in the hospital. Block ceilings are
falling, walls are filthy and paint is shabby.
Lighting in a great many of the wards is
obsolete.
In view of the $3il million given to the
hospital for general rehabilitation over the
past few years, it would appear that either
this money is not being wisely used or it is
inadequate.
In conclusion', the following recomimenda-
tions are made:
1. General upgrading of salaries in the
gradie 8 category of hospital workers.
2. The skilled worker being given 75 per
cent of the comparable pay scale in private
industry.
. 3. That the trustees of the hospital conduct
an investigation of the general maintenance
and housekeeping of the hospital so as to
improve conditions at the hospital.
4. That the Superintendent should delegate
some of his duties to his capable subordinates
and assistants.
5. That a labor relations committee be set
up by the Mayor and Oity Council to improve
the relations between the Superintendi&nt and
employees.
The report was accepted.
DOVER STREET LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, October 27, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communications from
the Commissioner of Parks, and Recreation
and the Penal Institutions Comimissiomier con-
cerning your order of October 16, 1961, rela-
tive to the disposition of the Dover Street
laundry equipment.
Repsectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Parks and Recreation Department,
October 23, 1961.
Mr. Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant.
Dear Sir:
This will acknowledge memo from the office
of the Mayor dated October 18, to which is
attached Council order filed by Councillor
Peter Hines on October 16, regarding the dis-
position of Dover Street laundry equipment as
recommended by the Finance Commission re-
port of June 23, 1961. The order further in-
quires as to the present status of the buildings.
I am pleased to bring you up-to-date regard-
ing the present status of these two buildings
under the control of the Parks and Recreation
Department.
The Dover Street bath and laundry has been
officially boarded up and sealed, and five of the
six employees who were maintaining a twenty-
four-hour watchman service have been trans-
ferred to other positions within the depart-
ment as of September 6, 1961. The sixth
employee had retired from the department
some time prior to September 6. Presently,
we are incurring no expense in connection
with the maintenance of these buildings, but
we do have our building supervisor visit the
premises daily so as to be certain that the
city's interests are being protected.
The laundry equipment has been dismantled
and transferred in recent weeks to the Deer
Island House of Correction and to the Boston
City Hospital. The work of transferring the
equipment was completed by these two depart-
ments. At the present time there is only one
piece of equipment remaining in the Dover
Street laundry, and that is a large mangle
ironer which has been partially dismantled
and is to be removed to Deer Island.
This equipment was all transferred in ac-
cordance with Ordinances of 1953, chapter 8,
section 14, with the authority of the Purchas-
ing Agent of the City of Boston. All ex-
pendable supplies and materials were trans-
ferred to the City Hospital some weeks ago.
We have on file the request of the Boston
Redevelopment Authority to the effect that
they are interested in the possible acquisition
of this property in coneotion with renewal
plans for the South End, now in the process
of preparation.
Presently, the Purchasing Agent of the City
of Boston has moved some office equipment
into these buildings, and I have granted tern-
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porary permission for this purpose. If the
property is not disposed of within the near
future, we will be required to furnish fuel for
the boilers in the buildings. These boilers are
in excellent condition and are worth a sub-
stantial amount of money. Therefore, the
heating system must be protected during the
coming winter months.
It is the hope of the Parks and Recreation
Commission that this property might be dis-
posed of within the near future in such a
manner as to bring income to the City of
Boston and reflect credit upon the adminis-
tration.
Very truly yours,
Martin F. Walsh,
Commissioner.
City of Boston,
Penal Institutions Department,
October 26, 1961.
Mr. Albert Kramer,
Administrative Assistant.
Dear Sir:
In compliance with the Council order pro-
posed by Councillor Peter Hines and passed
in the City Council October 16, 1961, I am
submitting a report on the Dover Street laun-
dry equipment.
This department, in accordance with Ordi-
nances of 1953, chapter 8, section 14, with the
approval of the Purchasing Agent, was given
title to the following items of laundry equip-
ment:
One 42 x 96 2-pocket washer, Model W-2,
Serial No. 210556.
One Hydraxter, Model H-A-H, Serial No.
Z-6568.
One Hydraxter pump unit Model J, Serial
No. 553.
Two American dryers, size 36 x 30, Serial No.
284 M. 213636 CM.; size 36 x 30, Serial No.
284 M. 213637 CM.
One American 6-roll ironer, size 120, Serial
No. 3116-M-33331.
One Bishop soap barrel, capacity 100 gallons.
Serial No. B6-L 1397.
Two 3-foot diameter round stainless steel
wheel hampers for Hydraxter machine.
Three nylon laundry nets for Hydraxter
machine.
One Yale 1-ton electric hoist for Hydraxter
machine, Model W.
Two water coolers.
All equipment lias been removed with the
exception of one water cooler and parts of one
American 6-roll ironer which we expect to
have removed by Friday, October 27, 1961.
This work has been accomplished by our own
personnel.
The transfer of this equipment which was
so badly needed by our laundry will result in
substantial savings to the City of Boston and
will increase the efficiency of our laundry.
Very truly yours,
Joseph V. McBrinb,
Penal Institutions Commissioner.
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
FOOTBALL GAMES PLAYED IN LOCAL
STADIA.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, October 27, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication from the
Director of the Youth Activities Bureau, con-
cerning your resolution of October 16, 1961,
relative to reporting on his activities in the
areas and among the juveniles associated with
the recent difficulties at White Stadium.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Youth Activities Bureau,
Pinebank, Jamaica Plain, October 25, 1961.
Honorable John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
In answer to the City Council's request for
information concerning this Bureau's "ac-
tivities in the areas and among the juveniles
associated with the recent difficulties at White
Stadium" I wish to state that we appreciate
the Council's interest in our work and hope
the following information is sufficient to answer
their inquiry.
The Bureau has had a detached worker
(delinquency prevention program) in opera-
tion since October 3, 1960. Four men and one
woman have been assigned to four sections of
Boston.
A sixth worker has been employed as a
result of a grant from friends of the North
Ben net Street Industrial School to work in
the North End section of the city.
A copy of our general program of action
is attached.
As the program states, we operate on area
basis rather than the individual gang assign-
ment that other programs in the country
utilize. This approach has proved very effec-
tive particularly with our small budget.
The four areas covered by employees whose
salaries come from municipal funds are: Rox-
bury (Mission Hill Extension Project), Ja-
maica Plain (Bromley and Heath Projects and
adjacent area), Charlestown, and South Boston
(D Street Project and area).
None of the boys arrested or injured in the
fracas at White Stadium live in the areas we
serve and/or have contact with our workers.
Each worker is in daily contact with 75 to
80 boys or girls in their areas, and is familiar
with the hanging-out locations of other groups
in the vicinity.
In South Boston, this fall, the worker as-
signed to the D Street area, utilizing local
leadership, has organized 250 youngsters into
a football league for the first time.
For most of the youngsters, this is the first
time they have ever participated in a sched-
uled football league.
Coaching and officiating has been supplied
by 20 men ranging in age from 22 to 40 and
were recruited by the South Boston worker.
Similar work has been done in the other
areas, utilizing either football and basketball
with some use of baseball and Softball.
In addition to the recreation phase of our
work, the workers have assisted boys with
school problems to obtain another chance to be
readmitted to school, helped others find employ-
ment, both full and part time. Thanks to the
cooperation of the Boston Red Sox and Car-
ousel Theatre, 1,500 youngsters attended base-
ball games this year and 200 attended per-
formances at the Carousel Theatre.
Two of the Bureau's workers attended the
Columbus Day doubleheader, one along with
several adults had approximately 75 young-
sters with him and the other about 12.
These youngsters came from South Boston
and Roxbury and none of them participated
in the fighting at White Stadium.
As a matter of fact, the South Boston
worker helped the police separate some of the
fighters and administered first aid to the Fritch
boy, probably saving his life.
From conferences I have had with both the
police and school authorities, plus the observa-
tions of our workers, the trouble was started
by young adults, not teen agers, and in all
probability liquor was at the root of all the
trouble.
It definitely was not a race riot or a planned
outbreak.
Respectfully,
James A. Travers,
Director.
Boston Youth Activities Bureau
General Program and Action
1. The Bureau will deal with geographic
areas of potential delinquency rather than
individual gangs.
2. The Bureau will cooperate, coordinate,
and where possible assist existing agencies in
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reaching those juveniles who are prone to
delinquency. By establishing confidence with
those juveniles be able to direct them to those
agencies.
3. The Bureau will be on the alert to spot
trouble-causing factors and take steps to call
them to the attention of responsible agencies
for removal action.
4. If no agencies exist in the area or if
their program is not attracting juveniles, the
Bureau will work with the agencies to improve
their program, and in cases where no agency
exists the detached worker will organize a
committee of interested parents and citizens
and assist in establishing a program for
juveniles.
5. The Bureau will seek to establish by per-
suasion and friendly guidance confidence with
juveniles and assist those juveniles from com-
ing into conflict with the law.
6. The Bureau will seek out those juveniles
who, along with their families, would be will-
ing and capable of receiving special social
work attention as provided by the Bureau
Family Worker.
Placed on file.
VISIT TO OITY COUNCIL OF MEM-
BERS OF THE CATHOLIC YOUTH
ORGANIZATION.
President McDonough welcomed to the City
Council a visit by Father J. Joseph Kierce
and a delegation of boys and girls of the
Catholic Youth Organization. During the
course Of the meeting, President McDonough
introduced the members of the Council.
THANKS TO CYO DELEGATES.
Coiun. LANGONE offered the following:
Moved1, That the Council go on record in
favor of thanking Father Kierce and1 his
grouip for their visit here, and hope in the
future many of his students will somie day
speak here in the Council.
The motion was carried.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Cou.n. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following :
1. Report on petition of Paul M. Kilduff (re-
ferred June 26), retired member of the Fire
Department, for ind'emmification for hospital,
surgical and medical expenses incurred by
him as a result of an injury sustained while
in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending pas-
sage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100B of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Paul M. Kilduff, a former
member of the Fire Department retrred for
accidental disability, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical and medical1 expenses in-
curred1 as a result Of an injury .received through
mo fault of his own' while in the performance
of his duty, there be allowed and paid, as
certified by the panel appointed under the
provisions of said section, to the following
the amounts stated :
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $15
Dr. Robert E. Grawdfield1, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 15
Total $30
said sum to be paid from any appropriation
suitable for the purpose of this section.
2. Report on petition of Charlies N. Vogel
(referred October 2), retired1 member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification' for
hospital, surgical and medical expenses _ in-
curred by him as a result of an injury
sustained while in the performance of bis
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100B of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition' of Charles N. Vogel, a former
member of the Fire Department retired for
accidental disability, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical and medical expenses in-
curred as a result of an injury received through
no fault of his own while in the performance
of his duty, there be allowed and paid, as
certified' by the panel appointed under the
provisions of said section, to the following
the amounts stated :
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $18'8 10
Dr. Paul I. O'Brien, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 45' 00
Charles N. Vogel, 28 Bowdoin avenue,
Dorchester 68 00
Total $291 10
said sum to be paid from any appropriation
suitable for the purpose of this section.
3. Report on petition of Charles N. Vogel
(referred September 18), retired member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical and medical expenses in-
curred by him as a result of an injury sus-
tained while in the performance of his duty
as a member of the Fire Department — recom-
mending passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100B of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon, petition! of Charles N. Vogel, a former
member of the Fire Department retired for
accidental disability, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical and medical expenses in-
curred as a result of an injury received through
no fault of his owm while in the performance
of bis duty, there be allowed amd paid, as
certified by the panel appointed under the
provisions of said section, to the following
the amounts stated :
Charles N. Vogel, 28 Bowdoin avenue,
Dorchester $67 84
Dr. Paul I. O'Brien, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 15 00
Total $82' 84
said sum to be paid from any appropriation
suitable for the purpose of this section.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
RENAMING SCOLLAY SQUARE.
Coun. MoDONOUGH offered the following:
Whereas, Scollay square is the focal point
of the new Government Center, and
Whereas, The name "Scollay Square" now
has a connotation which reflects discredit
upon the City of Boston both within the
COmirnoniwealth and throughout the world'; be
it ordered
That his honor the Mayor be requested to
consider the advisability of forming a com-
mittee representative of the city in order to
choose a suitable name for the square.
COun. HINE.S in the chair.
'Councillor McDonough moved1 suspension' of
the rules and' passage of the order. The rules
were suspended' and1 the order was passed.
.Councillor Langone moved reconsideration
of the foregoing vote. Reconsideration pre-
vailed.
The question then came on the passage of
the order, and the order was passed.
THE JAMES M. CURLEY MEMORIAL
CENTER OF GOVERNMENT.
Coun. CONNOLLY offered the following:
Resolved, That the Boston City Council take
cognizance of the lifetime of service that the
late Honorable James M. Curley gave to gov-
ernment at every level; be it further
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Resolved, That the Boston City Council es-
tablish a lasting memorial to the memory of
Mr. Cuvley; and be it further
Resolved, That the Boston City Council en-
gage in an active effort to insure that the
Government Center be appropriately named the
James M. Curley Memorial Center of Govern-
ment.
Pres. MCDONOUGH in the chair.
The rules were not suspended (six votes
being required to suspend the rules).
The foregoing resolution was referred to the
Committee on Public Services and Recreation.
RECONSIDERATION OF FARE INCREASE
APPLICABLE TO THOSE WHO BOARD
MTA IN BOSTON.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Resolved, That the Trustees and General
Manager of the MTA consider a revocation of
the latest fare increase as applicable to those
passengers who board in the City of Boston
until such time as the legislature enacts a fair
reapportionment of the deficit.
Councillor Langone moved to amend the
foregoing resolution by adding at the end
thereof the following words: "and be it fur-
ther
Resolved, That the Council request his Honor
the Mayor to hold a meeting this week with
the General Manager of the MTA, Mr. Mc-
Lernon, relative to an increase in service in
Boston to those areas which had service and
now do not have that service.'*
The motion to amend was carried.
The resolution as amended was adopted
under suspension of the rules.
THE NEXT MEETING.
On motion of Councillor Kerrigan, the Coun-
cil voted that when it adjourn, it be to meet
on Monday, November 13, 1961, at 2 P.M.
DEATH OF EDWARD M. GALLAGHER.
Coun. KERRIGAN offered the following:
Resolved, That when the Council adjourn
today it adjourn out of respect to the memory
of Edward M. Gallagher, former member and
President of this Honorable Body, and the
City Council further extends its heartfelt
sympathy to his family in this time of deepest
personal sorrow.
The resolution was adopted by a unanimous
rising vote.
REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL RE FORT
HILL SQUARE
Conn. FOLEY offered! the following:
Resolved, That the City Council respectfully
imvites the attention of his (homor the Mayor
and the Boston Redevelopment Authority to a
redevel'opime'nt proposal comioenning the Fort
Hill area to be found om page 3'13 (first ooJ-
umm) of the minutes of the City Council
of the year 1'959 (June 22, 1'9>5i9) with one
change, namely, expanding the Department
of Puiblic Works site to Northern: avenue.
The resolution was adopted under suspension
of the ruiles.
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS IN CLERK
OF COMMITTEES DEPARTMENT.
Couin. MODONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That effective November 8, 1961,
the following named persons1 be, and hereby
are, appointed in the service of the Clei-k of
Committees Department to the positions set
against their respective names, umtil the sec-
ond Wednesday of January 1.9-62, at the sal-
aries in effect for them on November 7, 1961.
Francis R. Burke, temporary clerk.
Agnes G. Dinsmnore, temporary clerk-recep-
tionist.
Edmund T. Doyle, Jr., temporary clerk.
Michael A. Flymn, temporary clerk.
Anthony Manmo, temporary clerk.
Jeanne Silver, temporary clerk-stenographer.
Thomas N. Travers, temporary clerk.
Arthur Vaughn, temporary clerk.
Frances B. Winm, temporary clerk.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
Adjourned out of respect to the memory
of Edward M. Gallagher at 5.20 P.M., on
motion of Councillor Foley, to meet on Monday,
November 13, 1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
City of Boston
Administrative Services Department
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Monday, November 13, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held in
the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair. Absent,
Councillor Foley.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Heavenly Father, Whose care and love sur-
round us and in Whose divine guidance we
place the care of our city and its people, we
stand here to give Thee praise and honor and
thanksgiving and to seek once more from Thy
mercy a blessing upon us in the conduct of
our duties in this Council of the city.
Our people are good, our city great, and1 the
record of our public servants though humanly
imperfect is not without strong evidence of
surpassing integrity, excellence of achievement,
and sincere and honest intent. Though many
can only see the darkness, to ourse it, there
is a light, burning bright for a future that
will be bright.
Deliver us, O Lord, from the tragic error
of trying to go it alone, without Thee. No
matter how great the buildings, how impres-
sive the frontiers, at our peril do we forget
the wisdom of the ancient psalmist. "Unless
the Lord build the house, they labor in vain
who build it." Make us generous in all things,
calm, serene, gentle, and kind. Keep us from
pretense, pride and prejudice, and direct our
thoughts often, not merely to the mortar and
the brick, but also to the spirit of the city,
make us mindful of the intangibles, the im-
ponderable things of the soul of the city. Keep
us free, keep us safe, but above all keep us
holy.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
VETO OF PROPOSED SALE OF ABAN-
DONED FIRE STATION AT 32 WALNUT
STREET.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, November 1, 1961.
To the 'City Council.
Gentlem en :
I return' herewith disapproved, and without
my signature, order passed by your Honorable
Body on October 2, 1961, and passed for a
second time October 16, 1961, authorizing
the sale of the abandoned fire station at 3'2
Walnut street, Dorchester, to Parklane Realty,
Inc.
I withhold approval of this order because
of the change of conditions as set forth in
a letter from Parklane Realty, Inc., dated
October 31, 1961, a copy of which is attached
hereto.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Parklane Realty, Inc.,
1605 Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway,
West Roxbury,
October 31, 1961.
Hon. John' F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston, and City Council.
Re: Abandoned Fire Station at 32 Walnut
Street (Neponset Circle).
Gentlemen :
Some time ago this firm made an offer for
the purchase of the above-identified property
for use as a site for a branch bank building;
the Mayor's message and order for sale were
filed December 27, .I860'. Now, we feel obliged
to advise you that, due to changed circum-
stances explained in this letter, we are no
longer confident that the site can be used
for that purpose.
At the time of our offer, we understood
that the New England Trust Company would
be interested in the property as a site for a
branch office if we could acquire it. Sub-
sequently that bank was involved in a merger,
but, as the undersigned' was assured many-
times, the resulting New England1 Merchants
National Bank continued to be interested in the
site.
A problem arose in that the fire station
property itself was too small for an adequate
branch bank building and appurtenant drive-
ways and parking spaces. However, we solved
this problem satisfactorily when this firm
purchased options on two adjacent parcels on
August 31 and September 8, 1961. The fire
station property and' the adjacent optioned
parcels together constitute fully adequate space.
While the City Council had the sale of the
fire station property under advisement, this
firm, represented! by the undersigned and also
on occasion by its attorneys, attended a num-
ber of Council and committee meetings in order
to answer any questions which might be raised.
On August 28, 1961, the Committee on Public
Lands of the City Council reported; an order
for sale was amended and passed first reading
on October 2, 1961, and an order for sale of
the fire station property to this firm for use
for a branch bank building passed second
reading on October 16, 1061.
Meanwhile, the New England Merchants
Bank was growing anxious about the passage
of time, and other parties were urging the
bank to buy another site at Neponset Circle.
Unbeknownst to us, on October 16, 1961, the
bank purchased that other site to build its
Neponset Circle branch. We have since con-
ferred' with the bank several times, but the
bank feels that the site they have now pur-
chased is at least as good as and probably
better than the site which would have included
the fire station property.
Since we learned of this action of the New
England M'ercbants National Bank, we have
been attempting to interest other banks in the
site, but without success. The New England
Merchants National Bank will be the third
commercial bank in the immediate vicinity,
and the site it has purchased is just across
Neponset Circle from the fire station, property.
For a number of reasons, the site does not
appear to be a desirable one for a savings
bank. Therefore it seems extremely doubtful
that we will succeed1 in interesting any bank
in the site of the abandoned fire station and,
even if a bank became interested, that the
banking authorities would approve the loca-
tion of a branch of yet another bank at that
site. We have also employed the services of
the real estate firm of W. H. Ballard Com-
pany, but that firm is equally doubtful that
any bank can be persuaded to locate at the
fire station site, and to date has only been
able to suggest that other concerns, including
specifically one "triple A" consumer-oriented
and public relations-conscious company now
seeking a location for a branch office, might
be interested in the fire station, site. We have
advised W. H. Ballard Company, however,
that we are not interested in such a purchaser
because it would not fulfill the terms of the
order.
We have used every effort, and incurred
substantial expenses, to attempt to bring a
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branch bank to the site of the abandoned
fire station as we had planned to do. Although
we are still trying to find a bank interested
in the site as a location for a branch, we feel
that we are obliged, to advise you, albeit re-
gretfully, that in the present circumstances
it appears extremely dubious that we will be
successful. We will probably be unable_ to
retain the property because of our inability
to fulfill the conditions of the order for sale
thereof, and our only consolation is that Ne-
per-set Circle will nevertheless have a new
branch bank, due at least in part to our efforts.
Faithfully yours,
Jambs M. Salah.
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
STADIUM FOR USE BY AMERICAN
FOOTBALL LEAGUE TEAM.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, November 3, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication from the
Commissioner of Real Property Department
concerning your order of October 23, 1961,
relative to conducting a survey relative to
selection of a suitable site near downtown
Boston for a football stadium for the use of
the American Football League team known
as the Boston Patriots at a suitable rental.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Real Property Department,
November 1, 1961.
Albert Ki-amer,
'Chief Clerk, Mayor's. Office.
Dear Sir :
Reference is made to City Council order of
October 2.3, 1961, in which the assistance of
the Real Property Department is requested in
the "selection of a suitable site near down-
town Boston, for a football stadium for the
use of the American Football League team
known as the Boston Patriots at a suitable
rental."
An examination, of this department's in-
ventory of real estate has been undertaken.
Presently, there is no real estate within
the jurisdiction of this department which we
feel could meet the requiremients of the Boston
Patriots. However, we respectfully suggest
that the Boston Real Estate Board may be
of some assistance in effecting the intention
of the October 23, 1961, City Council order.
James J. Sullivan, Jr.,
Commissioner of Real Property,
Chairman, Real Property Board.
Placod on file.
SMOKE NUISANCES IN VICINITY OF
C AND WEST FIRST, AND B AND
WEST FOURTH STREETS, SOUTH
BOSTON.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, November 3, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I transmit herewith communication, from
Health .Commissioner concerning your resolu-
tion of September 18, 19'61, relative to giving
immediate attention to the problem of smoke
nuisances in the South. Boston area, espe-
cially in the vicinity of C and1 West First
streets and B and West Fourth streets, _ as-
sociated with the operation, of certain, junk
yards.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Health Department, October 2'5, 1961.
Hon. Jolhm F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
Referring to your memorandum of Septem-
ber 22, 1'9'M, transmitting to this department
the City Council resolution of September 18,
H961 :
'<Be it Resolved, That the Health Com-
missioner be requested, through his Honor
the Mayor, to give immediate and particular
attention to. the .problem of smoke nuisances
in the South Boston, area, especially in the
vicinity of C and West First streets and
B and West Fourth streets, associated with
the operation of certain junk yards there.
In City Council September 18, 1'961. Adopted.
Attest:
W. J. MALLOY,
City Clerk."
has been referred to our Seotibn of Environ^
mental Sanitation for further investigation,
and report.
The Health Department has long been con-
cerned with smoke nuisances in the South
Boston area and, in cooperation with the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health,
has inspected all businesses in this area con-
tributing to the problem.
| Open fire burning is allowed in. aooordiance
with a permit issued by the Boston Fire De-
partment which permit regulates the hours,
the material, and the location of the burn-
ing. In addition, the permit must be approved
by the Massachusetts Public Health Depart-
ment in accordance with regulations adopted
by that department on August 1, 1961.
The State Department of Health has in-
formed me that permission for open fire buinnr
ing has been granted by them until January 31,
1962, after which date most of these concerns
will have to make new applications. These ap-
plications will not be acted upon favorably
unless more effective smoke control practices
are adopted by the concerns involved.
The Boston Health Department will main-
tain, a close surveillance of this area and will
make every effort to abate the nuisance.
Respectfully,
F. Robert Freckleton, M.D.,
Health Commissioner.
Placed on file.
NEW SIDEWALKS ON BURGESS STREET,
DORCHESTER.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, November 9, 19.61.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication, from
the Commissioner of Public Works concerning
your order of September 18, 1961, relative to
installing new sidewalks on Burgess street,
Dorchester.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
October 31, 1961.
Albert Kranier, Administrative Assistant,
Mayor's Office.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to the following City
Council order dated September IS, 1061:
"Ordered, That the Commissioner of Public
Works be requested, through his Honor the
Mayor, to install new sid'ewalks on Burgess
street, Dorchester."
This is to advise that the reconstruction of
the sidewalk areas will take place in 1962.
Respectfully,
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
Placed on file.
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ADDITIONAL DAY OFF OR ADDITIONAL
DAY'S PAY FOR POLICE OFFICERS
AND FIRE FIGHTERS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, November 8, 19 61.
To the Oity Council.
Gemtlemen :
I have today approved action by the Fire
Commissioner under St. 1958, c. 411, making
the provisions of section 57A of chapter 48
of the General Laws applicable to the Fire
Fighting Force and Fire Alarm Division of
the Boston Fire Department; so that effec-
tive January 1, 1962, every fire fighter, and
every person in the service of the Fire Alarm
Division, who, through a rotation of shifts,
works different days dm successive weeks will
be granted, in each year in which, the number
of holidays falling on. his regular days off
is in excess of the niumiber of holidays in such
year falling on Saturday, additional days off
equal to the excess, or if any such additioinial
day off cannot be given because of personnel
shortage or other cause, an additional day's
pay will be allowed in lieu thereof.
The statutes governing Boston's Police De-
partment do not permit similarly facile ad-
ministrative action. Accordingly, in order
that Boston's police officers may also enjoy
this fringe benefit, I submit herewith for
adoption an order accepting, effective Janu-
ary 1, 1962, chapter 546 of the Acts of 1953,
entitled "An Act Providing That Police Offi-
cers of the City of Boston Whose Regular
Day Off Falls on a Holiday Shall Be Given
an Additional Day Off or an Additional Day's
Pay."
I also submit herewith, and recommend that
you adopt, an ordinance expressly repealing
sections 7 and 8 of chapter 14 of the Revised
Ordinances of 1961, rendered obsolete by the
action under St. 1:96'8, c. 411.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Ordered, That chapter 546 of the Acts of
1953 entitled "An Act Providing That Police
Officers of the City of Boston Whose Regular
Day Off Falls on a Holiday Shall Be Given
an Additional Day Off or an Additional Day's
Pay" be, and the same hereby is, accepted,
effective January 1, 1962.
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-One.
An Ordinance Repealing the Provisions of
Ordinance Concerning Days Off For Fire
Fighters.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows:
Section 1. Sections 7 and 8 of chapter 14
of the Revised Ordinances of 1961 are hereby
repealed.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect
on January 1, 1962.
On motion of Councillor Sullivan, the rules
were suspended and the foregoing order was
passed.
On motion of Councillor Coffey, the rules
were suspended and the foregoing ordinance
was passed.
FEES' FOR CERTAIN PERMITS GRANTED
BY FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, November 13, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
In excess of ninety thousand permits that
are issued annually by the Fire Department,
most of them about May first, resulting in a
resultant peak load inconsistent with a steady
work flow. Moreover, more than sixty thou-
sand of these permits are issued for a fee
of only one dollar. It would be more efficient
if the latter permits were put on a biennial
basis and if the expiration dates of all per-
mits were adjusted to spread throughout the
year the work incident to renewals. With
few exceptions, the fees for permits issued
by the Fire Department are fixed by the
current ordinances on an annual basis with-
out provision to prorate for an adjusted ex-
piration date.
To rectify the situation, I submit herewith,
and recommend the adoption of, an ordinance
which will put the fees for all such permits
on a basis which will allow the transition*
without loss of revenue to the city or sub-
stantial discrimination between permit holders.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-One.
Am Ordinance Revising the Fees for Certain
Permits Granted by the Fire Department.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows:
Section 1. Section 1 of chapter 3© of the
Revised Ordinances of 1961 is hereby amended
by striking out clause (5) and inserting in
place thereof the following clause:
(5) Assembly, Permit to Use Place as
PiJaoe of. The fee for a permit granted by
the chief of the fire department under section
23.01 of the Boston Fire Prevention Code to
maintain, operate and use a place as a place
of assembly shall be $1.00 for each calendar
month in which such permit may be exercised.
Section 2. Said section 1 of said chapter
30 is hei-eby further amended by striking out
clause (2'3) and1 inserting in place thereof
the following clause:
(23) Automobile Wrecking Yard' Permit.
The fee for a permit granted by the chief
of the fire department under section 3.02 of
the Boston Fire Prevention Code to conduct
or maintain an automobile wrecking yard
shall be $2.00 for each calendar month in
which such permit may be exercised.
Section 3. Said section 1 of said chapter
30 is hereby further amended by striking out
clause (45) and1 inserting in place thereof
the following clause:
(45) Bowling Alley Refimishing Permit.
The fee for a permit granted by the chief
of the fire department under section 4.02 of
the Boston. Fire Prevention Code to refinish
bowling pins, or resurface bowling alleys, or
both, using flammable liquids or materials,
shall be $10.00'.
Section 4. Said section 1 of said chapter 30
is hereby further amended by striking out
clause (SO) and inserting in. place thereof
the following clause:
(50) Building Materials Yard Permit.
The fee for a permit granted1 by the chief
of the fire department under section 18.01
of the Boston Fire Prevention Code to operate
a building materials yard', whether or not in-
cluding the operation of a woodworking plant
on. the premises thereof and the storage on
such premises of in excess of one hundred
thousand board' feet of lu/mlber, shall be $2.00
for each calendar month in which such permit
may be exercised.
Section 5. Clause ('64) of said' section' 1
of said chapter 30 is hereby amended by adding
at the end the following sentence: The fee
for a permit granted as aforesaid for any
period other than a year shall be, for each
calendar month in which such permit may
be exercised, one twelfth of the fee for an
annual permit.
Section 6. Said section 1 of said chapter
30 is hereby further amended by striking out
clause (88) and inserting in place thereof
the following clause:
(88) Dry-Gleaning ox Dry-Dyeing Plant
Permit. The fee for a permit granted by the
chief of the fire department under paragraph
(e) of section 13.01 of the Boston Fire Pire-
veutiom Code to operate a dry-c leaning or
dry-dyeing plant shall be $1.00 for each cal-
endar month in which such permit may be
exercised.
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Section 7. Said section 1 of said chapter
30 is hereby further amended by striking out
clause (104) and inserting in place thereof
the following clause:
(104) Feed Mill, Permit to Operate. The
fee for a permit granted by the chief of the
fire department under section 6.02 of the
Boston Fire Prevention Code to operate a feed
mill shall be $2.00 for each calendar month
in which such permit may be exercised.
Section 8. Clause (lOT) of said section 1
of said chapter 30 is hereby amended by add-
ing at the end the following sentence: Tine
fee for a permit granted as aforesaid for any
period other than a year shall be, for each
calendar month in which such permit may be
exercised, one twelfth of the fee for an an-
nual permit.
Section 9. Said section 1 of said chapter 30
is hereby further amended by striking out clause
(12'6) and inserting in place thereof the follow-
ing clause:
(126) Flammable Materials, Permit for.
The fee for a permit granted by the head
of the fire department under section 10 A or
section' 23 of chapter 14'8 of the General Laws
to keep, store or use one or more flammable
fluids, solids or gases shall be, if such permit
is granted1 for a period of twelve months, one
half of the fee which would be payable under
clause (128) of this section for a license
granted under section 13 of said chapter 148
for the keeping, storage or use of such fluids,
solids or gases, and if such permit is granted
foir any other period1, for each calendar month
in which such permit may be exercised, one
twenty-fourth <of the fee which would be so
payable for such a license; provided, that the
fee for a permit granted as aforesaid solely
for the keeping, storage and use of not ex-
ceeding one thousand gallons of light fuel oil,
and also the fee for a permit so granted
solely for the keeping, storage and use of
not exceeding two thousand gallons of lique-
fied petroleum gas, shall severally be: if
granted for a period of twenty -four -months,
$2.00; if granted for a period of less than
twenty^fouir, but more than eighteen, months,
$1.75; if granted for a period of eighteen
months, $1.50; if granted for a period of less
than eighteen1, but more than twelve months,
$1.25; if granted for a period of twelve
months, $1.50; if granted for a period of less
than twelve, but more than six, months, 75
cents; if granted for a period, of six months,
50' cents; and if granted for a period less
than six months, 25 cents.
Section 10. Said section 1 of said chapter 3'0
is hereby further amended by striking out
clause (127) and inserting in place thereof
the following clause:
(127) Flammable Materials, permit to
Spray or Dip Utilizing. The fee for a per-
mit granted by the chief of the fire depart-
ment under section 12.02 of the Boston Fire
Prevention Code to spray or dip utilizing
flammable or combustible liquids shall be $1.00
for each calendar month in which such permit
may be exercised.
Section 11. Said section 1 of said chapter
30 is hereby further amended by striking out
clause (133) and inserting in place thereof
the following clause:
(133) Flour Mill, Permiit to Operate. The
fee for a permit granted by the chief of the
fire department under section 6.02 of the
Boston Fdire Prevention Code to 'operate a flour
mill shall be $2.00 for each calendar month in
which such permiit may be exercised.
Section 12. ISaid section 1 of said chapter
30 is hereby further amended by striking out
clause (138) and 'inserting in' place thereof
the following clause:
( 1 3'8 ) Fumigation', Permit to Engage dn
Business of. 'The fee for a permit granted
by the chief of the fire department under
section 14.03 of the Boston Fire Prevention
Oode to engage in the business of fumigation
and/or thermal inseotioidlal fogging shall be
$2.00' for eaclh calendar month in which such
permit may be exercised.
Section 13. Said section 1 of said chapter
30 ds hereby further amended by striking out
clause (140) and inserting dn place thereof
the following clause:
(140) Fumigation Ejoom, Permit for. The
fee for a permit granted by the chief of
the fire department under section 14.03 of the
Boston Fare Prevention' Code to maintain a
fumigation' room, vault or chamber shall be
$1.00 for each calendar month in which such
permit may be exercised.
Section 14. Said section 1 of said chapter
30 is hereby further amended by striking out
clause (152) and inserting dm place thereof
the following clause :
( 152 ) Grain Elevator Permiit. The fee
for a permit granted by the chief of the fire
department under section' 6.02 of the Boston
Fire Prevention Code to operate a grain, ele-
vator shall toe $2.00 for each calendar month
in which such permit may be exercised.
Section 15. Said section 1 of said chapter
30 ds hereby further amended by striking out
clause (155) and inserting in place thereof
the following clause:
(155) Habitation, Permit for Hazardous
Operation or Storage in or near Place of. The
fee for a permiit granted by the chief of the
fire department under section 16.02 of the
Boston Fare Prevention Code for a hazardous
operation or storage in or near a building
used for (habitation shall be $1.00 for each
calendar month dm which such permit may be
exercised.
Section 16. Said section 1 of said chapter
30 is hereby further amended by striking out
clause (186) and inserting dn place thereof
the following clause:
(186) Incinerator Permiit. The fee for a
permit granted by the fire commissioner under
chapter 355 of the acts of 1943 to set, main-
tain' or increase fires dn an incinerator in the
open shall be $2.00 for each calendar momtih
in which such permit may be exercised; and
the fee for a permit granted by the chief of
the fire department under section 17.04 of
the Boston. Fire Prevention Code to fire an
d maimer ator not in the open shall likewise be
$2.00 for each calendar month in which such
permit may be exercised1; provided, that when
either such permiit ds granted solely for an
incinerator for the purpose of burning rubbish
from housieholdis on the estate on which it is
located, the fee therefor shall be: if granted
for a period of twenty-four months, <$4.00; df
granted for a period of less, than twenty-four,
but more than, eighteen', months, $3.50; if
granted for a period' of edgihteen months,
$3.00; if granted for a period of less than
eighteen, not more than twelve, months, $2.50;
if granted for a period of twelve months,
$2.00; if granted for a period less than twelve,
but imore than six, months, $1.50; df granted
for a period of sdx months, $1.00; and if
granted for a period of less than six months,
50 cents.
Section 17. ISaid1 section. 1 of said chapter
30 ds /hereby further amended by striking
out clause (193) and inserting in place thereof
the following clause:
(193) Junk Yard Permit. The fee for a
permiit granted by the chief of the fire depart-
ment under section 3.02 of the Boston Fdre
Prevention Code to comdluict or imainitaimi a
junk yard' shall be $2.00 for each calendar
month in which such permit may be exercised.
Section 18. Said section .1 of said chapter
30 ds hereby further amended by striking out
clause (203) and inserting in place thereof
the following clause:
(20-3) 'Lumber Yard Permit. The fee for
a permit granted by the chief of the fire
department under section ,18.01 of the Boston
Fire Prevention Code to store in excess of
one hundred thousand board feet of lumber
shall be $2.00 for eaich 'Calendar month dm
which such permit may be exercised.
Section 19. S'add section 1 of said chapter
30 ds hereby further amended by striking out
clause (205) and inserting in place thereof
the following clause:
(205) Magnesium, Permit to Process. The
fee for a permit granted by the chief of the
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fire department under section 1'9.03 of the
Boston Fire Prevention Code to melt, oast,
heat treat, imrachine amdi grind moire than, ten
pounds of (magnesium per working day or to
do amy one or more said things shall be $2.00
for each calendar month in which such permit
may be exercised.
Section 20. Said section 1 of said chapter
3'0 is hereby further amended by striking out
clauses (2112) and (213) and inserting in place
thereof respectively the folio wing clauses:
(212) Matches, Permit to Manufacture.
The fee foir a permit granted by the chief
of the fire department under section 20.01
of the Boston Fire Prevention Code to manu-
facture matches shall be $2.00 for each cal-
endar month in which such permit may be
exercised.
(213) Matches, Permit to Store. The fee
for a permit granted; by the chief of tlhe
fire department under section 20.01 of the
Boston Fire Prevention Code to store in excess
of 864,000 matches shall be $1.00 foir each
calendar month an which suieih permit may
be exercised.
Section 21. Clause (229) of said section 1
of said 'Chapter 30 is hereby amended by strik-
ing out the words "monthly period" and in-
serting in place thereof the words: calendar
month.
Section 22. Said section 1 of said chapter
30 as hereby further amended' by striking out
clause (237) and inserting in place thereof
the following clause:
(237) Oven, Permit to Operate Industrial
Baking or Drying. Tlhe fee for a permit
granted by the chief of the fire department
under section 22.02 of the Boston Fire Preven-
tion Code to operate one or .more industrial
baking or (drying ovens shall foe $1.00 for
each calendar month in which such permit
may foe exe-rcised.
Section 23. Said sectiom 1. of said chapter
30 is hereby further amended by striking out
clause (25i6) and inserting in place thereof the
following clause:
( 2 5'6 ) Plastics, Permit to' Manufacture or
Handle. The fee for a permit granted by the
chief of the fire department under section
15.10 of the Boston Fire Prevention1 Code to
manufacture and/or handle plastics shall foe
$2.00 for each' calendiar month in which such
permit may be exercised.
Section 24. Said section 1 of said chapter
30 is hereby further amended foy striking out
clauses (275) and (276) and inserting in place
thereof respectively the following clauses:
(275) Pulverizing Plant Permit. The fee
for a permit granted by the chief of the fire
department under section 6.02 of the Boston'
Fire Prevention Code to operate a pulverizing
plant shall be $2.00 for each calendar month
in which such permit imay foe exercised.
(276) Radioactive Material, Permit to
Handle and Store. The fee for a permit
granted by the chief of the fire department
under section 15.03 of the Boston Fire Pre-
vention 'Code to handle and: store more than
five hundred imilMicuiries' of radioactive material
shall be $1.00 for each calendar month in
which such permit may be exercised.
Section 26. Said section 1' .of said chapter
30 is hereby further amended foy striking out
clause (3(12) and inserting in place thereof
the following clause:
(312) Starch Mill, Permit to Operate. The
fee for a permit granted by the chief of the
fire department under section 6.02 of the
Boston Fire Prevention Code to operate a
starch mill shall be $2.00 for each calendar
month in which such permit may foe exercised.
Section 26. Said section 1 of said' chapter
30 is hereby further amended' by striking out
clause (341) and inserting in place thereof
the following clause:
(341) Tire Recapping Plant Permit.^ The
fee for a permit granted by the chief of
the fire department under section 2.02 of the
Boston Fire Prevention Code to conduct and
maintain a tire recapping or rebuilding plant
shall foe $2.00 for each calendar month in
which such permit may be exercised.
Section 27. Said section 1 of said chapter
30 is hereby further amended' by striking out
clause (3i54) -and' inserting in place thereof
the following clause:
(354) Waste Material Handling Plant
Permit. The fee for a permit granted by the
chief of the fire department under section
3.02 of the Boston Fire Prevention Code to
conduct or .maiintaim a waste material handiling
plant shall be $2.00 for each calendar month
in which such permit may foe exercised.
Section 28. Said section. ,1 of said chapter
30 is hereby further amended by striking out
clause (369) and inserting in place thereof
the following clause:
(369) Woodworking Plant Permit. The fee
for a permit granted Iby the chief of the fire
department under section 18.01 of the Boston
Fire Prevention 'Code to operate a woodwork-
ing plant, whether or not including the stor-
age on the premises .thereof of in excess of
one hundred thousand board feet of lumber,
shall be $2.00 for each calendar month in
which such permit may foe exercised.
Section 29. Anything in section 3 of
chapter 1 of the Revised Ordinances of 1.9*61
to the contrary notwithstanding, this ordi-
nance shall be published by the action of the
city council in passing the same.
Section 30. This ordinance shall take effect
on January 1, 19>62.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, for
compensation for damage to car of Rita M.
Montini, by tnuiek of Fire Department.
Avis Rent-A-Car System-General Rental
Company, for compensation for damage to car
by dump truck.
Barb-Phil Trust and1 Longwood Hospital,
for compensation for damage to property at
12i5' Stouitlh Huntington avenue, caused by city
motor vehicle of the Police Department.
Mrs. Anthony Blasi, for compensation for
damage to property at 140 Mareella street,
Roxfoury, caused foy flooding of city sewer.
Jeanne Hammond Cassis, for compensation
for damage to property at 10'9'8 Dorchester
avenue, caused' by flooding of cellar.
Phil Connell, refund on duplicate plumbing
permits.
Catherine Cunningham, for compensation
for injuries caused' by an alleged defect on
floor in City Hall, in front of Treasurer's
Office.
Anthony DeCologero, for compensation for
damage to car, caused by an alleged' defect
on Rutherford street, Cfaarlesitown.
Margaret Derderiam, for compensation for
injuries and property damage, caused by an
alleged defect on .Lake street, at Lake Shore
road, Brighton.
Canice J. FenneUy, Jr., to be reimbursed
as result of execution issued against him on
account of his acts as an employee of the
Fire Department.
Peter M. Fer.raro, to be reimbursed as result
of accident which oeoura-edi while in perfonm-
an.ee of duty as employee of the Police De-
partment.
Joseph C. Gass, for .compensation for in-
juries caused foy an alleged defect at 7 Elm
street, Charlestown.
Samuel Kane, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect on Harrison' Alve-
mue Extension.
Thelma Kelleber, for compensation for in-
juries caused1 foy an alleged defect at Cabot
Street pool.
Motors Insurance Corporation, for compen-
sation, for damage to car of Edward De-
Benedictis, (caused by ladder track of Fiire
Department.
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Rae Portnoy, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect at Blue Hill avenue
and Seaver street.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance
Company, for compensation for damage to oar
of J. R. Eggstaff, caused toy city oar.
Elsie Stein, for compensation for injuries
caused by city car.
Raymond Traiinor, to be reimbursed as re-
sult of accident which occurred 'while in. per-
formance oS duty as employee of the Public
Works Department.
Tine Travelers, for compensation for dam-
age to property of A™a Hadiley, caused by
vehicle of Public Works Department.
Julia Waldron, for comipensation for dam-
age to property at 120 Marcella street, caused
by flooding of city sewer.
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE DEPART-
MENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of 'hearing to be held No-
vember 27, 1961, at 10 A.M., on petition of
Metropolitan Transit Authority to construct
three new crossovers on reservation on Com-
monwealth avenue, west of Blanidfoird street,
and to establish and maintain overhead single
trolley electric system.
Placed on file.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLES' BONDS.
The constables' bonds of Anthony N. Cuzzi
and Thomias J. Garrity, having been' duly
approved by the Collector-Treasurer, were re-
ceived and approved.
APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH A.
OAULFIELD.
Notice was received from the Mayor of the
appointment of Joseph A. Caulfield of 778 East
Broadway, South Boston, to be a Trustee of
the Boston City Hospital for the term ending
May 1, 1963, vice Henry C. Berlin, deceased.
Placed on file.
THE NEXT MEETING.
On mot ram' of Councillor Kerrigan, the Coun-
cil voted that when it adjourn it be to meet
on Monday, November 27, li961, at 2 P.M.
PROPOSED LEGISLATION RE CERTAIN
COSTS.
Coun. IANNELLA offered the following:
Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor be re-
quested to file, with the in-coming Legislature,
the following legislation, on behalf of the city:
1. That the cities of Revere and Chelsea
and the town' of Winthrap be given proper
■representation, as County Commissioners for
the County of Suffolk.
2. That the operation and maintenance
of Deer Island' be transferred to the State
Penal Department.
3. That at least 76 per cent of the welfare
costs be paid' by the Comimomiwealth of Massa-
chusetts.
4. That a Housing Court be established in
the Boston 'Municipal Court for the purpose
of enforcing sanitary laws, as well as, the
building and fire laws of the city.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
CONFIRMATIONS.
Coun. HIN'ES, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
1. Report on appointment by the Mayor
(referred October 30) of Richard F. Mc-
Donald as constable with authority to serve
civil process upon filing of bond for the term
ending April 30, 1S62 — recommending that the
appointment be confirmed.
2. Report on appointment by the Mayor
(referred October 30) of James W. Reed as
Weigher of Goods for the term ending April
30, 1962 — recoimmend'ing that the appointment
be confirmed.
3. Report on appointment by the Mayor
(referred October 30) of James W. Reed as
Weigher of Coal for the term ending April 30,
1962 — recommending that the appointment be
confirmed.
The reports were accepted, and the appoint-
ments were severally confirmed.
Adjourned at 3.14 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Connolly, to meet on Monday, November
27, 1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
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Proceedings of City Council
Monday, November 27, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held in
the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President MoDONOUGH in the chair. Absent,
Councillor Ianmella.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Gniffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Thy divine benediction we ask, Almighty
God, as we begin once more the work of this
week. Btess, we beseech Thee, the President,
the members and the attaches of this Council.
Preserve in us all a lofty idealism, a devotion
to duty and a humility of spirit so that with
confidence and with courage we may continue
•bo serve Thee, our God, and guide the destinies
of this venerable city. Walk beside us 'this
day that we work with a spirit of comipassion
and kindness and love. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
SALE OF SURPLUS PIGS AT DEER
ISLAND.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, November 14, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
The House of Correction at Deer Island has
a surplus of one hunderd pigs. These pigs
weigh a total of about ten thousand pounds. In
order that these surplus pigs may be sold at
the present market price of approximately
$1,700 it is necessary that the City Council give
its approval to the sale.
I therefore submit to you herewith an order
for the sale of the surplus pigs and recommend
passage by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Penal Institutions Department,
November 13, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
This department has a surplus of one hun-
dred (100) pigs at the House of Correction,
Deer Island, which we would like to sell. These
pigs weigh about one hundred (100) pounds
each, a total of about ten thousand (10,000)
pounds.
At the present market price, the City o£
Boston should receive approximately one thou-
sand seven hundred dollars ($1,700) from this
sale. If approved, it is our intention to ad-
vertise this sale in the "City Record" and sell
to the highest bidder with a representative of
the Sealer of Weights and Measures Depart-
ment to supervise the weighing.
Authorization by the City Council and your
Honor's approval of this public sale are re-
spectfully requested.
Very truly you re,
Joseph V. McBrine,
Penal Institutions Commissioner.
Ordered, That the Penal Institutions Com-
missioner is hereby authorized to sell to the
highest bidder one hundred surplus pigs at the
House of Correction, Deer Island.
On motion of Councillor Connolly the rules
were suspended and the order was passed.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION TO
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, November 27, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith an order providing for the
transfer of $40,000 from the appropriation
Veterans' Services Department, 4, Current
Charges and Obligations to the Workmen's
Compensation Special Appropriation, together
with a letter from the Corporation Counsel
explaining the reasons threfor.
I respectfully recomimend adoption of the ac-
companying order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Workmen's Compensation Service,
November 21, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
We respectfully request the amount of $40,000
additional for our Workmen's Compensation
budget.
This sum is necessary to complete the com-
pensation and medical payments to injured
employees for the balance of 1961.
Payments to injured employees were in-
creased during the year 1961, under chapter
152, sections 31, 34, 34A, 35, and 36, due to
passage of legislation; also, hospital and med-
ical rotes were increased effective July 1, 1961.
Yours very truly,
Arthur G. Coffey,
Corporation Counsel.
Ordered, That in accordance with the pro-
visions of section 3B of chapter 486 of the
Acts of 1909, as amended by chapter 604 of
the Acts of 1941 the City Auditor be, and
hereby is, authorized to transfer:
From the Appropriation for Veterans' Serv-
ices Department, 4, Current Charges and Ob-
ligations, $40,000, to the Appropriation for
Workmen's Compensation, Special Appropria-
tion, $40,000.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
ESTABLISHING ANNUAL CHARGES FOR
USE OF THE COMMON SEWERS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, November 27, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
Since section 16 of chapter 83 of the General
Laws was expressly inapplicable to Boston
until the current year, it has' not hitherto been
possible to do other than raise the annual
sewer costs in the yearly tax levy; but chapter
311 of the Acts of 1961 has now stricken the
familiar words "except Boston", so that Bos-
ton is now authorized to establish annual
charges for the use of its common sewers.
The enclosed letter sent me by the Commis-
sioner of Public Works shows that he immedi-
ately undertook a study of the advisability of
establishing such charges in Boston. That
study has led him to recommend adoption of
the ordinances transmitted herewith.
I concur with him that Boston should follow
the general trend throughout the country and
treat its sewerage operation as a public utility
function with separate charges, thereby ward-
ing off tax rate increases due to rising sewer
costs while at the same time effectuating a
more equitable distribution of those costs by
making users pay in proportion to the amount
of their respective use. Accordingly, I too
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recommend adoption of the ordinance trans-
mitted herewith. You will note that it is
drafted for passage in the currenit calendar
year so that in fiscal 1962 the sewer function
may be set up like the water service as an
income operation.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
November 27, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
The annual tax levy has for years included
the moneys necessary to maintain the sewers
in Boston's streets, operate the disposal plant
of the city's main sewerage system, and pay
the assessments levied by the Metropolitan Dis-
trict Commission for receiving into its sewer-
age systems the flow from sewers in East Bos-
ton, Oharlestown, Brighton, West Roxbury,
Hyde Park, and the southern part of Dorches-
ter, not connected with Boston's main sewerage
system. In 1961 these sewer costs, which now
approximate $3,000,000 a year, added $2 to the
city's tax rate. Five years ago they were only
$2,500,000, so that there has been a 20 per cent
increase in recent years; but greater increases
lie ahead, for it is estimated that when the
transfer of the main sewerage system to the
Metropolitan District Commission is completed
in 1965, M.D.C. assessments which in 1955
amounted to less than $1,000,000 will exceed
$3,500,000. In the course of urban renewal, it
will also be necessary to reconstruct many old
sewers with incident annual debt service ex-
pense approximately $750,000. In short, with-
in four years annual sewer costs can be ex-
pected to double and represent $4 on the tax
rate if the tax levy continues the source of
revenue.
By chapter 311 of the Acts of 1961, the City
of Boston has been authorized to establish an-
nual sewer use charges. Such charges have
long been, part of the fiscal policy of several
municipalities in Massachusetts as well as of
many large cities throughout the country.
They recognize that the sewerage system is
essentially a public utility just as much as
the water system, that for the most part sewer
use is directly proportional to water use, and
that just as tax exempt properties must pay
for water supplied, so they ought also to con-
tribute to sewer costs, especially when those
costs become a burden on the tax rate and
such properties are large users of the sewer-
age service.
Accordingly, after such a study of the mat-
ter, including a special report by Camp, Dres-
ser & McKee, consulting engineers, on sewer
use charges in Boston, and an examination of
the laws in municipalities having such charges,
I requested the Corporation Counsel to pre-
pare the enclosed ordinance for the purpose
of establishing, with special provision for
adaptation to unusual circumstances, annual
charges for the use of the common sewers in
Boston at the rate of $1 for each 1,000 cubic
feet of water supplied with a minimum of $12
a year. I recommend the adoption of this or-
dinance as a means of prorating annual sewer
costs on a more equitable basis.
Respectfully,
Jambs W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-one.
An Ordinance Establishing Annual Charges
for the Use of the Common Sewers.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows:
Chapter 30 of the Revised Ordinances of
1961 is hereby amended by adding after sec-
tion 7 the following caption and section:
Annual Sewer Use Charges.
Sect. 8. Under authority of section 16 of
chapter 83 of the General Laws and every
other authority hereunto enabling, the annual
charge for the use of the common sewers of
the city by every estate in the city having,
one or more particular sewers discharging in-
to such common sewers is hereby established
as a primary charge of twelve dollars, an ad-
ditional charge of one dollar for every thous-
and cubic feet, in excess of twelve thousand
cubic feet, of water supplied by the city to
such estate and billed in the calendar year in
which the charge established by this section
is assessed, and a further charge of one dollar
fox every thousand cubic feet of water derived
or received by such estate from any other
source during the period covered by such bill-
ing; provided, however, that if water so sup-
plied, derived or received is used on the estate
in such a manner as not to enter the common
sewers of the city, in determining the charge
established by this section the quantity of
water so used shall be deducted from the ag-
gregate amount of water so supplied, derived
or received during such period; provided fur-
ther that in no case shall any charge be as-
sessed under this section in excess of a just
and equitable charge; and provided also that
persons exempt from the payment of Water
rates and charges, but only such persons, shall
be exempt from the charge established by this
section.
The quantity of water supplied by the city
through a water meter in good working order
shall be determined by the readings of such
meter. The quantity of all other water shall
be estimated by the commissioner of public
works by any reasonable and equitable method
apt in the circumstances of the particular case
to determine the quantity of water discharged
through the particular sewer or sewers of the
estate into the common sewers of the city:
provided, however, in the case of water not
supplied by the city but derived or received
by an estate from another source, and also in
the case of water used on an estate in such a
manner as not to enter the common sewers of
the city, that if such waiter is measured by
one or more water meters in good working
order installed and maintained on the estate
by the commissioner of public works at the
request and expense of the owner or tenant
of such estate, the quantity of water so de-
rived or received, or the quantity of water so
used, or both, as the case may be, shall be
determined by the readings of such meter or
meters. Water supplied by the city or any
other source exclusively for fire pipe purposes
shall not be included in determining the charge
established by this section.
During the last three months of every calen-
dar year commencing with the current year
nineteen hundred and sixty-one, the commis-
sioner of public works shall assess upon every
estate in the city having a particular sewer
discharging into the common sewers of the
city, and in January of the next following
calendar year commit to the collector-treasurer
the charge established by this section, which
shall be due and payable at such time or times
an such next following calendar year and in
such instalments, if any, as said commissioner
shall from time to time determine. Said com-
missioner shall in his order of assessment desig-
nate as the owner of a parcel assessed the per-
son who was liable to assessment therefor on
the preceding January first under the provi-
sions of chapter fifty-nine of the General Laws.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS TO
BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, November 27, 1961
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith an order providing for
the transfer of $40,000 from the appropriation
Interest on Temporary Loans, $30,000, Inter-
est om Refunded Taxes, $10,000, to the Build-
ing Department together with a letter from
the Commissioner explaining the reasons there-
for.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the ac-
companying order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
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City of Boston,
Building Department, November 21, 1961.
Hon. John F. Coffins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. May tor:
In the demolition or unsafe or dangerous
buildings under section 116(d) of the building
code, as well as under chapter 143 of the
General Laws of the Commonwealth, I have
been operating on the premise that I am re-
quired by those laws to remove such struc-
tures, in those oases where the owners of the
unsafe buildings fail for any reason to repair
or themselves demolish the buildings, whether
or not funds are available for the purpose.
There is substantial opinion within your ad-
ministration that this premise is correct.
I am aware that this premise is inconsistent
with your requirement that all departments
conduct their operations within funds allowed
to them in their annual budgets. I have been
unable to arrive at a solution to the dilemma
caused by this inconsistency.
Unfortunately, there axe hundreds of build-
ings in Boston, which, even to a charitable eye
and judgment, fall into the dangerous category.
Many of these are presently known to the de-
partment and there is a constant stream of
additional cases flowing into the department
from citizens' groups and from other sources.
Many of these additional cases cannot be ig-
nored. I have, however, for the last few weeks
refrained from adding, through the routine
activities of building inspectors, to this known
backlog of dangerous buildings.
At the present time, an approximate bal-
ance of $1,000 in available funds remains with
which to conduct these essential operations
for the remainder of the year, as shown by
the tabulation:
Allowed in 1961 budget $25,850 00
Balances transferred:
Murray's account 2,500 00
Unexpended, I960 3,200 00
Building Department, Temporary
employees and overtime 26,000 00
Redevelopment account 82,700 00
Repair contract cancelled 5,683 12
Total available to date $145,933 12
Total commitments to date 145,023 71
Balance $909 41
The Building Department has at present
received bids for seven demolition projects
comprising fourteen buildings, the aggregate
bid price being $23,238. Awards on these bids
have not been made, nor demolition contracts
signed, because of lack of funds.
In addition, there are twenty-two buildings
which have been examined by me and found to
be unsafe and dangerous. Estimating the demo-
lition cost of tthese buildiings at an average
cost of $750 each, which is a minimum figure,
indicates that the total minimum estimated
cost of demolition of these buildings is $16,500.
These buildings are presently awaiting the
preparation of proposals for demolition and
solicitation of bids, and are marking time be-
cause of lack of funds.
In addition to the foregoing, there are in
this^ department one hundred ten complaints
against buildings by building inspectors alleg-
ing that the buildings are unsafe or dangerous.
These buildings I have not personally examined
to arrive at a final judgment as to their con-
dition. It is to this list that additions con-
stantly occuir. It is this list which constitutes
the department's backlog of work in this par-
ticular activity of finding buildings unsafe
and for subsequent action. Due to inevitable
delays inherent in administrative and legal
procedures it is doubtful that many of the
buildings in this list could be demolished this
year even if funds were available. Hence the
present lack _ of funds does not materially
affect, at this time, ultimate disposition of
these buildings.
lit is imperative, however, in my opinion,
that demolition action proceed against the
fourteen buildings for which demolition bids
have already been received, and against the
twenty-two buildings which have been finally
determined to be unsafe and which are pres-
ently waiting for solicitation of bids. In
summary, the funds required for these two
groups of buildings are:
Buildings for which bids have been
received $23,238 00
Buildings awaiting receipt of bids
(estimated) 16,500 00
$39,738 00
I therefore request that the sum of $40,000
be made available to the Building Department
to cover its minimum demolition operations
for the remainder of the calendar year 1961.
Respectfully yours,
Robert E. York,
Building Commissioner.
Ordered, That in accordance with the pro-
visions of section 3B of chapter 486 of the
Acts of 190'9, as amended by chapter 604 of
the Acts of 1941 the City Auditor be, and
hereby is, authorized to transfer:
From the appropriation for Interest on
Temporary Loans, $30,000, Interest on Re-
funded Taxes, $10,000 to the appropriation for
$400^ DeDartme'n,t' 29« Contractual Services,
Referred to the Executive Committee.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
Frank J. Almeida, two days' pay, Albany
Street yard.
James Arline and Clemmie Harden, for
compensation for injuries caused by city ve-
hicle.
Oddous Barber, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by city vehicle.
Bay State Calculator Company, Inc., for
compensation for damage to car caused by
vehicle of Public Works Department.
Marjorie R. Doherty, for compensation for
damage to property caused by break in wate^
mam.
James H. Donoghue, for compensation for
damage to oar caused by oar of Fire Depart-
ment.
_ Mary E. Flashtase, for compensation for
injuries caused by an alleged defect on Knee-
land street.
Aida Giusti, for compensation for damage
to property at 32 Avalon road, West Roxburv
caused by Fire Department.
Gerald Grossman, for compensation for loss
of golf clubs, etc. during fire in Franklin
Bark refectory buildings.
Frank Harrington, to be reimbursed for
expenses incurred in digging for leak.
Sidney Kates, for compensation for damage
to car caused by police wagon.
Maclntyre, Fay and Thayer Ins. Agency
Inc., for compensation for damage to oar of
federal National Linen Service, caused by
.Police Department wrecker.
Richard Murphy, for compensation for in-
juries caused by an alleged defect at 69 Euston
road, Brighton.
Jean M. Rea, for compensation for damage
to oar caused by city street cleaner.
Hazel V. Sanchez, for compensation for
personal injuries caused by an alleged defect
at Cross and Endicoitt streets.
Vincent Saville, for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by police wagon.
Charles Tarvizian, for compensation for
damage to headstone at Fairview Cemetery.
Miriam Uni, for compensation for damage
to ear caused by street sweeper.
Julia Waldiron, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 142 Centre street, Roxbury
caused by negligent maintenance of water or
sewer pipe on Marcella street.
Stanley Wexler, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 18 Laconia street, caused
by demolition of building.
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PETITIONS FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petitions of Henry E. Bernasconi, Frank
F. Bucelwicz, Charles A. Coye, Peter J. Di-
Rocco, Arthur I. Downing, William P. Flynn,
William J. Hammond, John E. Hanbury, John
M. Hanley, Robert M. Hardiman, George J.
Holland, Leonard C. Johnson, John J. Kear-
ney, George E. Leighton, John J. Maffei.
Francis X. Mayo, John J. McCarthy, Donald
R. Mullen, Richard B. Mullen, Thomas P.
O'Connell, Louis A. Pepper, Michael C. San-
toianni, William D. Shea, Albert G. Spitz,
Eugene F. Tierney, and Joseph B. Woods,
members of the Fire Department, for in-
demnification for hospital, surgical, medical
and nursing expenses.
Severally referred to the Committee on
Claims.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS BEFORE DE-
PARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Copy of notice was received of a hearing
before the Department of Public Utilities to
be held December 7, 1961, at 10 A.M., on
petition of Boston Edison Company for loca-
tion of conduit on Leo M. Birmingham Park-
way in care and control of Metropolitan Dis-
trict Commission.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held No-
vember 13, 1961, at 10 A.M., on petition of
Metropolitan Transit Authority for license to
operate motor vehicles over Washington street
between Stuart street and Brattle street;
Brattle street between Washington street and
Scollay square; Scollay square between Brattle
street and Tremont street; Tremont street be-
tween Scollay square and Stuart street.
Severally placed on file.
ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGE.
Notice was received from the Clerk of the
Supreme Judicial Court of the assignment of
Paul K. Connolly of Waltiham to act as judge
of the Appellate Division to fill the existing
vacancy caused by resignation of Charles F.
Gadsby, Justice of District Court of Somer-
ville.
Placed on file.
APPROVAL OF CONSTABLES' BONDS.
The constables' bonds of Alfonso Luciano,
Jr., and Richard F. MaeDonald, having been
duly approved by the Collector-Treasurer, were
received and approved.
ABSENCE OF MAYOR.
Notice was received from the Mayor of his
absence from the city on November 16 and
17, 1961.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD D. LbMAY.
Notice was received from the Health Depart-
ment of the appointment of Richard D. LeMay
as an environmental sanitation inspector.
Placed on file.
APPROVAL BY EMERGENCY FINANCE
BOARD OF LOANS FOR EXTRAORDI-
NARY REPAIRS TO CITY-OWNED
BUILDINGS.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Emergency Finance Board,
November 1, 1961.
Mr. Walter J. Malloy,
City Clerk of Boston.
Dear Sir:
I am enclosing the vote passed by the Emer-
gency Finance Board relative to the issuance
of $5,000,000 by the City of Boston for the
purpose of making extraordinary repairs and
reconstructing public buildings.
Very truly yours,
Herman B. Dine, Secretary.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Emergency Finance Board,
November 13, 1961.
At a meeting of the Emergency Finance
Board of the Commonwealth, held on the 13th
day of November, 1961, a majority of said
Board being present, the following vote was
unanimously passed under the suspension of
the rules:
Voted, That in accordance with the pro-
visions of section 10 of chapter 44 of the
General Laws, as amended by chapter 56 of
the Acts of 1952, and chapter 99 of the Acts
of 1959, and the authority granted to the City
of Boston by chapter 514 of the Acts of 1961,
approval is hereby granted to said city for
the authorization of indebtedness in the amount
of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000), as au-
thorized by vote of the City Council on Oc-
tober 9, 1961, and as approved by his Honor
the Mayor on October 16, 1961, in excess of
its normal limit of indebtedness as prescribed
by said section 10, said amount to be used
for remodeling, reconstructing, or making
extraordinary improvements or repairs to
city-owned buildings.
Emergency Finance Board,
By Bernard Solomon, Chairman,
Alec J. Strzepek,
James P. Boyle,
John F. Driscoll,
Herman B. Dine, Secretary.
Placed on file.
COMMUNICATION FROM EDWARD M.
GALLAGHER, JR.
A communication was received from Ed-
ward M. Gallagher, Jr., acknowledging with
thanks the resolution adopted by the Council
on O'dtober 30, 1961, on the death of his father
Edward M. Gallagher.
Placed on file.
RELIEF TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
OWNERS.
Coun LANGONE offered the following:
Resolved, That due to the hardship and un-
due burden placed on the owners of residential
property in the City of Boston by the recent
decision of the State Supreme Court relative
to the assessment of taxes according to the
fair market value, and due to the assessment
procedure that requires assessors to make
their assessment in the month of January,
the City Council places itself on record as
favoring the immediate convention of both
branches of the State Legislature at a special
session by his Excellency the Governor, in
order to take up this matter of granting re-
lief to the residential property owners.
Coun. SULLIVAN in the chair.
Coun. HINES in the chair.
Pres. McDONOUGH in the chair.
The rules were not suspended (six votes
being necessary to suspend the rules).
The foregoing resolution was referred to
the Committee on Legislative Matters.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR HINES.
Upon receiving unanimous consent to make
a statement Councillor Hines stated that in
his opinion the Springfield tax decision did
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not affect the B'ostcm Assessing Department.
He also stated that he was going to ask the
Legislature to consider the limited sales tax
with all the proceeds to go to the cities and
towns for educational purposes.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR LANGONE.
Upon receiving unanimous consent to make
a statement Councillor Langone stated that
the rights of business and the workman must
be protected. He further stated that he
wanted to show the people on Beacon Hill
that the Council was against oppressive taxa-
tion, and that he would like to alleviate the
problem of the small home owner.
COMMITTEE TO BE APPOINTED TO CON-
SIDER PROBLEMS COMMON TO BOS-
TON AND NEIGHBORING MUNICI-
PALITIES.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Ordered, That in order to promote a more
harmonious feeling among the cities and
towns which are contiguous and bordering to
Boston, his Honor the Mayor appoint a com-
mittee to contact these municipalities rela-
tive to seeking a solution to problems which
are common to these municipalities and the
City of Boston, and, be it further
Ordered, That said committee shall meet at
least once every three months to make a re-
port of such meeting available to the Boston
City Council.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
LE^SE OF FIRE STATION IN REAR OF
521 COMMERCIAL STREET TO CAR-
MINE D A N T 0 N E POST NO. 13,
AMVETS.
Coun. COFFEY and LANGONE offered the
following :
Ordered, That the Fire Commissioner be,
and he hereby is, authorized, in the name
and behalf of the City of Boston, with the
approval of the Mayor, and in form satisfac-
tory to the Law Department, to lease to the
Carmine Dantone Post No. 13, AMVETS, that
part of the building formerly occupied by the
Fire Department, in the rear of 521 Commer-
cial street, Boston, on such terms and con-
ditions as said Fire Commissioner may deem
advisable.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
SICK LEAVE TO BOSTON HOUSING
AUTHORITY MAINTENANCE FORCE.
Coun. KERRIGAN offered the following:
Resolved, That the members of the Boston
Housing Authority be requested to consider
the advisability of granting sick leave allow-
ance to the members of the maintenance force
employed by the B'oston Housing Authority.
The resolution was adopted under suspension
of the rules.
GAME FOR NAZARETH FUND.
Coun. McDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That a license be hereby granted
to use Boston College Football Stadium on
the afternoon of Sunday, December 3, 1961,
for an amateur football game between Charles-
town Town Team and Brighton Knigbts to
the Nazareth Fund by Patrick J. Ryan, pro-
vided that a policy, binder, or certificate has
been filed with the City Clerk evidencing the
maintenance of insurance to the extent of
not less than fifty thousand dollars for any
one person and to the extent of not less than
one hundred thousand dollars for any one ac-
cident, against legal liability for loss or dam-
age on account of the injury or death of any
person while on or about the licensed prem-
ises; the fee for said license shall be $5.
Passed under suspension of the rales.
RETIREMENT RIGHTS OF DEPUTY
SHERIFFS IN SUFFOLK COUNTY.
Coun. McDONOUGH offered the following:
Resolved, That the City Council of Boston
favors the consideration by the Legislature
of the petition now held under Joint Rule 7B
relative to the retirement rights of Deputy
Sheriffs in Suffolk County: provided that any
such legislation enacted includes a referendum
to the Mayor and the City Council.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
RECONSTRUCTION OF AMERICAN LE-
GION HIGHWAY AND LAKE STREET.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Ordered, That the Public Works Commis-
sioner be requested through his Honor the
Mayor to advise within two weeks as to
whether reconstruction of American Legion
Highway, Hyde Park and Roslindiale, and Lake
street, Brighton, can be immediately under-
taken on an emergency basis.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
LEGISLATION TO INCREASE STATUTORY
YIELD UNDER CHAPTER 121A.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Be it resolved, That the Corporation Coun-
sel be requested through his Honor the Mayor
to prepare immediately and file for considera-
tion by the Great and General Court in 1962
a bill to increase the statutory yield to the
Chapter 121A development corporation from
6 per cent to 9 per cent.
The resolution was adopted under suspen-
sion of the rules.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Connolly, the Coun-
cil voted to take a recess at 4.07 P.M., subject
to the call of the Chair. The members reas-
sembled in the Council Chamber and were
called to order by President McDONOUGH at
4.25 p.m.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Executive Com-
mittee, submitted the following:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred today) for transfer of $40,000
to the Building Department — recommending
that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed, yeas 7, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Hines,
Kerrigan, Langone, McDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred today) for transfer of $40,000
to Workmen's Compensation — recommending
that the same ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed, yeas 7, nays 0:
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Yeas — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Hines,
Kerrigan, Langone, McDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays— 0.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR
CONNOLLY.
Upon receiving unanimous consent to make
a statement Councillor Connolly stated that
a hearing was held by the Executive Com-
mittee re a communication from Suffolk
County Jail Employees Local 1134.
The question arose on the powers of the
Mayor and City Council acting as County
Commissioners and it was decided that the
attorney for the employees submit a brief to
the Committee before any action be taken on
this matter.
Adjourned at 4.30 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Kerrigan, to meet on Monday, December
4, 1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on flic
in office of City Clerk.)
CITY OF BOSTON
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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Proceedings of City Council
Monday, December 4, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held in
the Council Chamber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President McDONOUGH in the chair, and all
the members present.
The Bight Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghiosit. Amen.
Holy spirit, divine spirit of light and of
love, may our understandings be always sub-
missive to Thy inspirations. May our hearts
be ever inflamed with love of God and of
neighbor. May our wills be ever conformed
-to the divine will. The lights have been lighted
in our city in anticipation of Thy joyful visi-
tation at Christmas. Our voices will be heard
in carol and hymn in Thy praise and rever-
ence, but our hearts seem burdened with grief
and with guilt that we individually have mot
lived in closer conformity to Thy will; that we
have been ungrateful for Thy gifts; that wo
have not loved Thee nor served Thee as we
ought; therefore move our hearts to holier
ways of life, and in these days let lis dlo
penance, repent, pray that the glo.ry. t)he joy
of Christmas, will not be empty because of
ouir unworthiiness; in humility and lowliness
let us walk these days with the Lord. Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
JURORS DRAWN.
Jurors were drawn in the manner prescribed
by law, Councillor Foley presiding at the box,
in the absence of the Mayor, viz.:
Twenty-two grand jurors for Suffolk Superior
Criminal Court, to appear January 2, 1962:
Angelo Boncore, Ward 1; Gustav F. Lohrey,
Ward 2; Charles Guinto, Ward 4; Anthony
Lamlbasi, Ward 4; Fred D. Sullivan, Ward 4;
William W. Andrews, Ward 5; Charles Julio,
Ward 5; John J. Keegan, Ward 7; Oattherint
D. Casey, Ward 10; John J. Hanran, Ward 10;
Francis W. McElWain, Ward 10; Florence
Polilto, Ward 10; John E. Sheehan, Ward 10;
William A. Rollins, Ward 11; Andrew J. Mur-
ray, Jr., Ward 15; Stewart W. Tocher, Ward
15; James J. Murphy, Jr., Ward 16; Emilio
DiNozzi, Ward 19; William J. King, Ward 19;
Harold A. Belknap, Ward 21; Michael F. Mur-
tagh, Ward 21; Arthur S. Robertshaw, Ward
22.
Fifty-six traverse jurors, Superior Criminal
Court, to appear January 2, 1962:
Edward Florentino, Ward 1; James Keane,
Ward 1; Frank Marchese, Ward 1; William
Pepi, Ward 1; Romo J. Scarf o, Ward 1; Fred-
erick Studley, Ward 2; Louis J. Molina.ri.
Ward 3; Phyllis ReiMy, Ward 4; Madeline V.
Eldnidge, Ward 5; Anna C. Gendron, Ward 5;
Walter E. Knapp, Ward 5; Man-tin J. Levine,
Ward 5; Blair L. Pyme, Ward 5; Joseph P.
Sdhwede, Ward 5; Alfred John Baclawski,
Ward 7; John I. Kowalker, Word 7; Henry
Vernon Jones, Ward 8; James H. Lew, Wanl
9; Francis L. MacEiachern, Ward 10; Alex-
ander Tradd, Ward 10; John H. Cooper, Ward
11, Ricihard V. Sterrett, Ward 12; Robert
Weinstein, Ward 12; Sarah I. Wolpe, Ward
12; Virginia FitzGerald, Ward 13; Patrick J.
O'Connor, Ward 13; Alfred S. Pebruzzelli,
Ward 13; John J. Driscoll, Ward 15; Frank
W. Jackson, Ward 15; John Medwid, Ward
15; John Morrisey, Ward 15; Edward J.
Noona'n, Ward 15; Leonard F. Yodzio, Ward 15;
Alice Egan, Ward 16; Shaun F. Johnston,
Ward 16; Alfred E. McNulity, Ward 16; Ralph
D. Mosher, Ward 16; John F. Gallagher, Ward
17; Lenard Howe, Ward 17; Robert J. Kehoe,
Ward 17; William A. Brauneis, Ward 18; Mary
E. Gillis, Ward 18; Starling Henderson, Ward
18; William C. McGuire, Ward 18; Howard J.
Smith, Wiard 18; George Eggers, Ward 19;
Robert Francis King, Ward 19; Elizabeth M.
Savage, Ward 19; Francis J. Gurran, Ward
20; Jiohn J. Glennion, Jr., Wiard 20; Eric A.
Nelson, Ward 20; Marvin W. Brown, Ward
21; Bernard Davies, Ward 21; Joseph P.
Sevieri, Ward 21; Margaret T. Dean, Ward
22; Frank J. Donmellan, Ward 22.
One hundred seventy-Ahree traverse jurors,
Superior Civil Court, to appear January 2,
1962:
Catherine F. Allison, Ward'l; Daniel J. Bonito,
Ward 1; Albert Catoldo, Ward 1; Albert A.
DiPalma, Ward 1; Vito Panzini, Ward 1;
Louis L. Russo, Ward 1; Peter Zitano,, Ward
1; James E. Kelley, Ward 2; Leo F. MeKen-
dry, Ward 2; James F. McKenna, Ward 2;
Francis X. O'Brien, Wiard 2; Edward F. Ruiz,
Ward 2; Arthur F. Walsh, Ward 2; John A.
Whelan, Ward 2; Robert Williams, Ward 2;
Verne N. Algren, Ward 3; Leonard A. Cas-
taldini, Ward 3; Norman J. Ford, Ward 3;
Michael Giuggio, Ward 3; Nicholas A. Laure-
tano, Ward 3; Emilio Mastrolia, Ward 3;
George N. MeLeod, Ward 3; John H. Smith,
Ward 3; Leroy S. Baker, Ward 4; Francis X.
Cotter, Ward 4; Ralph Johnson, Ward 4; Wil-
liam A. Maittie, Word 4; Herbert S. Adams,
Ward 5; Sydney Reuben Barrow, Ward 5;
Charles J. Billings'ley, Ward 5; Peter Butler,
Ward 5; Guerin E. Carlson, Ward 5; Bernice
E. Chase, Ward 5; Elizabeth F. Donovan,
Ward 5; Herbert W. Hensley, Ward 5; John
H. Johnson, Ward 5; Carl D. Lane, Ward 5;
James J. McGudnn, Ward 5; Brendan F. Mc-
Laughlin, Ward 5; Victor F. Muoillo, Ward 5;
Aidan 0. Redmond, Ward 5; Paul H. Reets,
Ward 5; Joseph Caputo, Ward 6; Philip V.
Dellasoio, Ward 6; Paul J. MaicC'ormack, Ward
6; William B. Selvitelle, Ward 6.
Coleman J. Anderson, Ward 7; Joseph
Ayube, Jr., Ward 7; John R. Burns, Ward 7;
George J. Cushman, Ward 7; Mary A. Drum-
mond, Ward 7; Theodore J. Fowler, Ward 7;
Francis J. Gogan, Ward 7; Leo F. Horgan,
Ward 7; Marie B. Norton, Ward 7; Coleman
J .O'Donnell,, Ward 7; Walter T. Shannon,
Ward 7; Vincent L. Shenk, Ward 7; Edward
T. Haley, Ward 8; Wilmer Leaston, Ward 9:
Alfred D. Murray, Ward 9; Patrick J. Tansey,
Ward 9; Martin T. Dolan, Ward 10; Morgar-et
F. Dromey, Ward 10; John F. Kean, Ward 10;
Jeremiah J. McGillicuddy, Ward 10; Gertrude
E. Morgan, Ward 10; William P. Nagle, Ward
10; Ronald McVicar Sieger, Ward 10; Wilfred
J. Turgeon, Ward 10; Norbert Yurowecz,
Ward 10; William F. Anderson, Ward 1:1;
Donald B. Basabe, Ward 11; Horace S. Bund-
ley, Ward 11; George P. Carney, Ward 11;
Walter J. Collyer, Waird 11; Chai-les W. J.
Hankey, Ward 11; Frank L. Hunter, Jr., Ward
11; Michael Hurley, Ward 11; William S. Lia-
rassa, Ward 11; Domenic L. Maniscaleo, Ward
11; James Moylan, Jr., Ward 11; Charles L.
Samuel, Ward 11.
Jackson W. Campbell, Ward 12; Patrick H.
Foster, Ward 12; Theoitis Humphrey, Ward 12;
Henry Key, Ward 12; Otis Lemon, Ward 12;
Eunice A. McKen.ney, Ward 12; Charles H.
Queeley, Waird 12; George Rodman, Ward 12;
George Showsteiad, Ward 12; Albert Shuman.
Ward 12; Louis H. Benoit, Ward 13: Card A.
Carlson, Ward 13; Edward J. Chludzinski,
Ward 13; Matthew J. Geoglhegan, Ward 18;
Alfred Halwix, Ward 13; Kenneth K. King,
Ward 13; Alexander Lapsys, Word 13; Joseph
T. McLaughlin, Wiard 13; Joseph A. Modugno,
Ward 13; Allan J. Anapol, Ward 14; Nason
Becker, Ward 14; Lester G. Covan, Ward 14;
Robert Feimberg, Ward 14; Richard C. Fergus,
Ward 14; Isaac Kessler, Ward 14; Francis J.
Morrissey, Ward 14; Freda Shapiro, Ward 14;
Coleman Snider, Ward 14; Morris Wasserman,
Ward 14; Daniel F. Gill, Ward 15: Albert W.
Hill. Waird 15; Maurice J. Hoare, Ward IS;
Thomas M. Mygen, Ward 15; Peter F. Pon-
tuso, Ward 15; Henry F. Whalen, Jr., Ward
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15- Francis X. White, Ward 15; Arthur J.
Cr'onin Ward 16; John A. DeWitt, Ward 16;
Mildred Lynch, Ward 16; Robert A. Manning,
Ward 16; Hugh J. McOauley, Ward 16; Carroll
F. Shaw, Ward 16.
Harry Davis, Ward 17; Leon C. Hmmam,
Word 17; Edwin Kowalewski, Ward 17; Joseph
P. Losi, Ward 17; Albert W. McHugh, Wa,rd
17- Michael J. Riordan, Ward 17; John Shionis,
Ward 17; Paul L. Sullivan, Ward 17; Orlando
C Aliberti, Wand 18; Salvatore Alizio, Ward
18- Aaron Bell, Wai-d 18; Robert E. Burke.
Ward 18; Louis M. Canrana, Ward 1.8; Peter
P. Marino, Ward 18; Arthur J. Nig'han, Ward
18; Henry C. Norton, Ward 18; James J. Rab-
hitt, Ward 18; Daniel J. Silver-stein, Ward 18;
Jacobin,?. K. Bradley, Ward 19; Francis J.
Burns, Ward 19; John H. Byrnes, Ward 19:
Frederick M. Donaldson, Ward 19; Irving
Fisher, Ward 19; Leo S. Hianley, Ward 19;
James M. Hilleoat, Ward 19; Ursula C. Mills,
Ward 19; Thomas G. Stuart, Ward 19; Fred-
erick P. Varney, Word 19; Mary Walsh, Ward
19; Frank J. Welz, Ward 19; James P. Bren-
nan, Ward 20; George A. Birunsell, Ward 20;
Antonio Cerruti, Waird 20; Clayton C. Flaher-
ty, Ward 20; Francis R. Lonergan, Ward 20;
Annette P. Pendergast, Ward 20; Nicholas A.
Zizza, Ward 20; Richard J. Conlon, Ward 21;
Clyde W. Hubbard, Ward 21; Rose Grunberg,
Ward 21; John Leo Kearney, Ward 21; William
J. Laffey, Ward 21; Albert B. MeNaney, Ward
21; Tessie Michelman, Ward 21; Grigor Ban-
durian, Ward 22; Garnett D. Long, Ward 22;
John H. O'Hara, Ward 22; Harry Terp, Ward
22.
PEDESTRIAN "STOP" LIGHTS AT MAV-
ERICK AND COTTAGE STREETS, EAST
BOSTON.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, November 28, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication from the
Traffic Commissioner relative to youir order
of October 2, 1961, in regard to making- a
survey of the Maverick and Oolttage Streets
intersection, East Boston, with a view to in-
stalling pedestrian "Stop" lights.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Boston Traffic Department,
November 1*5, 1961.
Hon-. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
This is in further reply to Council order
dated October 2, 1'%1, forwarded to this de-
partment from James W. Haley, Comimissioiner
of Public Works, requesting that the Oomvmls-
siomer of Public Works be requested, through
his- Honor the Mayor, to make a suirvey of
the Maverick and Cottage Streets intersection,
East Boston, with a view to installing pedes-
trian "Stop" lights.
As a result of a suirvey, this intersection
has been added to our list of locations to be
considered for signalization when- additional
money is made available for this purpose.
Very truly yours,
THOMAS F. Oarty, Commissioner.
Placed on file.
BEQUEST OF THOMAS' S. GILL.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, December 4, 19-61.
To itfti-e City Council.
Gentlemen:
When- Thomas S. Gill died on October 31,
I960, after long years of faithful service for
the City of Boston, many of them as chief
clerk in the Police Department, it was dis-
closed that his will included am article readung
as follows:
"Twelfth, I give and bequeath to the City
of Boston, Massachusetts, having employed me
for many years, the sum of five humdired
(50'0) dollars."
Recently the Collector-Treasurea- received
from the State Street Bank and Trust Com-
pany as exeouibor of Mir. Gill's will five hun-
dred dollars in payment of this bequest.
As you will have noticed, the will gives
no direction for the expenditure of this be-
quest; and inquiry has failed to disclose that
Mr. Gill ever suggested any particular use to
which the bequest should be put.
It has long been: recognized' that a public
address system would be an exceedingly use-
ful facility in Faneuil Hall; and certainly it
is not inappropriate to add the name of
Thomas S. Gill to the list of public-spirited
citizens whose benefactions 'have made it
possible from time to time to improve that
historic shrine.
Aloooa-dingly, I transmit herewith for youir
early adoption an order accepting this g>ra-
oious bequest and authorizing its expenditure
for a public address system in Faneuil Hall.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Ordered, That the sum of five hundred dollars
tendered in payment of the legacy given the
City of Boston by the twelfth airticle of the
will of Thomas S. Gill, who died on October
3d, I960' (Suffolk Probate No. 410324) after
long years of faithful service for the City of
Boston, many of them as chief clerk in the
Police Department, be, and the same hereby
is, accepted with gratitude, the same to be
expended undier the direction of the Assistant
Commissioner of Real Property for the in-
stallation of a public address system in
Faneuil Hall.
In connection with the foregoing message
and order Coun. COFEY offered the following:
Moved, That the foregoing message and
order be returned to the Mayor for a better
purpose than spending it on a speaking system
in Faneuil Hall.
The motion was carried.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committees named, viz.:
Claims.
Marjorie Aim, for compensation for personal
injuries and damage to property caused by
city truck.
Athol Police Department, for compensation
for damage to ambulance caused by Police
Department ambulance.
Darothy Biokerton, for compensation for
damage to car by fire engine.
Doe, Sullivan & Co., Inc., for compensation
for damages at 61 and 63 Faneuil Hall Market,
when water flooded basement.
Thomas J. Keville, for compensation! far
damage to car by fire truck.
Nicholas Marmo, for compensation for dam-
ages wihioh occurred on Chelsea Street Bridge.
Joseph C. McOairthy, Jr., to be reimbursed
as result of execution issued against him. on
account of his acts as employee of the Police
Department.
E. G. McCau'ley, for compensation for dam-
age to property at 31 Welles avenue, Dor-
chester, caused by water leak.
James W. Donnelly, Bridget Duncan, and
Demise Roche, for compensation for personal
injuries and damage to car by police wagon.
John MeGilllivray, for compensation' for per-
sonal injuries caused' by an alleged defect
at Gaylord and Washington streets.
Thomas W. Nee, to be reimbursed as result
of execution issued against him on account
of his acts as an employee of the Fire De-
partment.
Thomas H. O'Neill, to be reimbursed as result
of execution issued against him on account
of his acts as an employee of the Fire Depart-
ment.
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Thomas H. O'Neal, to be a-eirabursed as result
of accident which occurred' whale in the per-
formance of duty as employee of Fire Depart-
ment.
Irene T. Rote, for compensation for dam-
age to stone at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Chester Zygala, for compensation for damage
to car by city street sweeper.
Executive.
Petition of Moses Mendelsohn Cemetery
Corporation to use for burial purposes and as
a cemetery a certain parcel o£ land at 5
Baker street, Hyde Park.
PETITION FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of John D. Regan, employee of
the Fare Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses.
Referred to the Coimmittee on Claims.
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
TO PREPARE DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
The following was received:
November 28, 1961.
Hon. Patrick McDonough, President,
Boston City Council.
Dear Sir:
This letter is wa^itten in response to the
request contained' in the resolution inti-odiuced
by Councillor William J. Foley, Jr., and
adopted by the Boston City Council on August
2$, 1961. Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirm-
airy joins in this letter because it is included
in the area referred to in the resolution.
Although Massachusetts General Hospital and
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary are
entirely separate and distinct nonprofit in-
stitutions dedicated to the service of the com-
munity, they cooperate closely in the care
of patients. Thus they provide together es-
sential services for residents of Boston in all
walks of life.
The two hospitals, upon receipt of a copy
of the resolution1, undertook the study re-
quested and believe that they wall be able to
submit a report by spring. The whole problem
is so complicated, affects so many aspects
of the services rendered by the hospitals to
the community, and involves so many indi-
viduals that it was found impossible to render
any report, even a preliminary one, by De-
cember 1 as the resolution requested.
Very truly yours,
Massachusetts General Hospital,,
By Phillip Ketchem, Pi-esident.
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary,
By Henry Hixon Meyer, President.
On motion of Councillor Foley, the com-
munication was referred to the Committee on
Urban Redevelopment, Rehabilitation and Re-
newal.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ORDI-
NANCES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on Or-
dinances, submitted the following:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and or-
dinance (referred October 9) providing for an
annual Cumulative Supplement to the Revised
Ordinances of 1961 — 'recommending that the
ordinance ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the ordinance
was passed.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
ordinance (referi-ed October 9) providing fui--
ther against littered streets — i-ecommending
that the ordinance as submitted by the Mayor
be rejected without prejudice.
The report was accepted, and the ordinance
as submitted by the Mayor was rejected with-
out prejudice.
3. Repoi't on message of the Mayor and
ordinance (referred October 23) concerning
charge for an assessor's certificate as to abut-
ters in certain oases — recommending that the
ordinance ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the ordinance
was passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
LANDS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Public
Lands, submitted the following:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred February 13) for sale of land
at Fort Hill Wharf, Atlantic avenue, to Shera-
ton Building Corporation — recommending that
the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted.
On motion of Couneilloir Connolly, the order
was recommitted to the Committee on Public
Lands.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred September 18) for sale of part
of Ryan Playground, Charlestown, to W. F.
Sehrafft & Sons Corporation — recommending
that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
given its first reading and passage, yeas 9.
The order was assigned for 14 days for final
action.
3. Reptort on message of the Mayor and
order (referred October 23) for acceptance of
Chapter 718 of the Acts of 1960, authorizing
sale of part of Thomas J. Roberts Playground
to William G. Walsh Post, No. 369, American
Legion, Inc. — i-ecommending that the order
ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of George L. Kenney
(referred July 31) to be reimbursed as a
result of two executions issued against him
on account of his acts as an employee of the
Police Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That the sum of nineteen hundred
seventy-five dollars ($1,975) be allowed and
paid to George L. Kenney in reimbursement
for amount of two executions issued against
him on account of his aids as an employee of
the Police Department, Division 15, said sum
to be charged to the appiropiiations for ex-
ecutions of Court, Damage Claims and Re-
imbursements.
2. Report on petition of Frederick J. Brady
(referi-ed October 30) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performace of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Daws,
upon petition of Fredei-ick J. Brady, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on Apiil 19, 1961,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended by
the Fire Commissioner aind approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
Frederick J. Brady, petitioner, 46 Shep-
ton street, Doi'ohester $17
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue.
Dorchester 320
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon streetj
Brookline 215
Dr. J. G. Downing, 520 Commonweaitn
avenue 27
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 10
Total $58..)
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbui-sements.
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3. Report on petition of Michael J. Car-
merlengo (referred October 30) for indem-
nification for hospital, surgical, medical, and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury sustained by him while in the perform-
ance of his duty as a member of the Firei
Department — recommending passage of the ac-
companying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Michael J. Carmerlengo, a
member of the Fire Department, for indem-
nification for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on June
13, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Michael J. Carmerlengo, petitioner, 156
Lasell street, West Roxbury $5 65
Dr. Sylvester A. August, 87 Belgrade
avenue, Roslindale 15 00
Total $20 65
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
4. Report on petition of William G. Car-
penter (referred October 30) for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapiter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of William G. Carpenter, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on April 20, 1961,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended by
the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 210'0 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $12
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 20
Total $32
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
5. Report on petition of James J. Corbett
(referred October 30) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of James J. Corbett, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
far hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on February 3,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
James J. Corbett, petitioner, 19 Sheffield
road, Roslindale $1 97
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 508 10
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 276 75
Total $786 82
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
6. Report on petition- of Thomas J. Coyne
(referred1 October 30) for indemnification for
hosipital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of his
duty as a member of the Fire Department —
recommending passage of the accompanying
order i
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Thomas J. Coyne, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on August 11,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester $li56 7o
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 36 00
Total $191 00
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
7. Report on petition, of Thomas E. Curran
(referred October 30) for indemnification for
hosipital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained! by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— reoomimeniding passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion, 100' of ohapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Thomas E. Curran, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own, while
in the performance of his duty on July 12,
1958, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Oomimissioneir and1 ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated1:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $88
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions' of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimiburs ements .
8. Report on petition of Michele A. DePesa
(referred October 30) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the aecoimpany-
ing order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion: 100- of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Michele A. DePesa, a mem-
ber of the Fine Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hosipital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received; through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on, September
9, 1 9-6 1 , there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Oomimissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Michele A. DePesa, petitioner, IS Church'
street, Hyde Park $1 58
Dr. Jules H. Shaw, 510 Oommonrwealth
avenue 24 00
Total $2S 58
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Relmibursemenits.
9. Report on petition' of Charles E. Dolan
(referred! Olcitlolber 30) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered^ That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon, petition of Charles E. Dolan, a memiber
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
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for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred1 as1 a resiuil't of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of bis duty on July 20, 1:9-6 1 ,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by
the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
Boston Firemen's Relief Fund $12 So
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 25 00
Total $37 95
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
tor Executions of Count, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
10. Report on petition of Anthony Grace
(referred October 30) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of ani injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as &■ member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order :
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Anthony Grace, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nuirsing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on August 19,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Coirpioratiom Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Boston Firemen's Relief Fund $20
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 35
Total $55
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
R eim bursements .
11. Report on petition of William E.
Hackett (referred October 30) for indemnifi-
cation for hospital, surgical, medical and
nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury sustained by him while in the per-
formance of his duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of William E. Hackett, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury re-
ceived through no fault of his own while in
the performance of bis duty on July 28, 1961,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissi oner and approved by
the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
Boston Firemen's Relief Fund $26 00
Oarney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue, Dorchester 884 30
Dr. Milton F. Brougham, 264 Beacon
street 360 00
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline Ii5l5! 00
Total $1,4215 30
said amount to be chairged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbu i sements .
12. Report on petition of Michael J. Lom-
bards (referred October 30) for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred' as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance
of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Michael J. Loimbardlo, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on April 8, 1961,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended by
the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amount stated:
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Broo'kline $15
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for ^Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
13. Report on petition of James L. Mc-
Grath (referred October 30) for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nuirsing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompany-
ing order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon: petition of James L. McGrath, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifi-
cation for hospital, surgical, medical and: nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through nlo< f audit of his own while
in the performance of his duty on July 19,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
James L. McGraith, petitioner, 64 Chest-
nut street, Charlestowin %%, 00
Boston Firemen's Relief Fund 14 2'5
Dr. John J. Todd, 587 Beacon street 6' 00
Total $21 25
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Raimibursemen ts .
14. Report on petition of George E. Murp'ny
(referred Octobetr 30) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and1 nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— recommending passage of the accom-
panying order :
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of George E. Murphy, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nurs-
ing expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of bis own while
in the performance of his duty on July 20,
1961, there be allowed and1 paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved' by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, 243
Charles street $8
Dr. Jules H. Shaw, 510 Common wealth ave-
nue 10
Total $18
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
15. Report on petition of James F. O'Brien
(referred October 30) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recomimendiing passage of the accompany img
order :
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion' 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition' of James F. O'Brien, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received' through no fault of his own while in
the performance of his duty on September 21,
19'61, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
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mended by the Fire Oommdssiomisir amid ap-
proved by the Coi'poinaiti'on Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100' Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $30
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
16. Report om petition of John F. O'Brien
( raf erred October 30) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of an injury sus-
tained by him while in the perfor.mainioe of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order :
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of John F. O'Brien, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of ami injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of bis duty on December 18,
1'9®9, there be allowed and paid, as recoim-
mendied by the Fire Commissioner amd ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester ave-
nue Dorchester $643 44
St. Elizabeth's Hospital, 736 Cambridge
street, Brighton' 29' 60
Dr. John J. Todd, '587 Beacon street 112 00
Total $784 94
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
fioir Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimburs eiments .
17. Report on petition of Frank J. Piazza
(referred October 30) for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and raursing
expenses incurred as a resu'jt of ain injury
sustained by him while in the performance
.of his duty as a member of the Fire Depart-
ment— 'recommendiing passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered1, That under the provisions of sec-
tion. 100 of chapiter 41 of the General Laws,
upon, petition of Frank J. Piazza, a member
of the Fire Depantmenit, for indemnification
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in. the perfiO'rmamiee of his duty on October 2,
19i5'9, there be allowed: and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commission ear and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts staffed:
Frank J. Piazza, petitioner, 114 Minot
street, Dorchester $5 2i3
Dr. Paul I. O'Brien, 1 1 Oil Beacon street,
Brookliime 20 00
Dr. Alfred N. Branca, 19S Afsibmomlt
street, Dorohesiter 10 00
Total $3i5. 2.5
said amjoonit to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Count, Damage Claims and
Reimburs ements .
18. Report on petition of Francis J. Troy
(referred October 30) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing ex-
penses incurred as a result of am injury sus-
tained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a membeir of the Fire Department
— reeom'm ending passage of the accompanying
cinder:
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100' of chapiter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Francis J. Troy, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnificiaition
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred: as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while in
the performance of bis duty on June 20,
19»6'1, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Oomimiission.er and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit
street $11
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reomhu rsemen its .
The reports were accepted, and' the orders
were severally passed.
APPOINTMENT IN CLERK OF
COMMITTEES DEPARTMENT.
Goon. MCDONOUGH offered the following :
Ordered, That un(til the second Wednesday
following the first Monday in January, 14MS2,
the Clerk of Committees Department shall
consist, in addition to the officers provided
for in section 1 of chapter 12 of the Revised
Ordinances of 1961, and in addition to the
eight temporary officers provided for by the
order passed by the City Council om January
4, I960, and approved by the Mayor on Janu-
ary 6, 19:60, and in addition to the one tempo-
rary officer provided for by the order passed
by the City Council on January 23, 19 61,
and approved by the Mayor on January 24,
1961, of not more than one temporary clerk
to be appointed from time to time by the
City Council at a salary of $89.'50 a week.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
Coun. CONNOLLY in the chair.
Pres. MCDONOUGH in the chair.
SWIMMING POOL IN ROXBURY TO BE
CONSTRUCTED BY GEORCE ROBERT
WHITE FUND.
Coun. LANiGONE offered the following:
Ordered, That the Trustees of the George
Robert White Fund be requested to consider
the proposal ito construct a swinruming pool
in Roxbury in the vicinity of John Eliot
square.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
Adjourned at 5.44 P.M., on motion of Coun-
cillor Sullivan, to meet on Monday, December
11, 1961, at 2 P.M.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
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Administrative Services Department
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Proceedings of City Council
Monday, December 11, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held in
■the Council Chamber, at 2 P.M., President
McDONOUGH in the chair, and all the mem-
bers present.
The Right Reverend Christopher P. Griffin,
chaplain of the City Council, was escorted to
the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE RIGHT REVEREND
CHRISTOPHER P. GRIFFIN.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
O God to Whom all hearts are open, to
Whom no secret is hidden, purify and direct
by Thy holy spirit the actions of this Council
of our city. Inspire each member to use their
God-given individual talents, each different
from the other, each a rich gift of God, for
the betterment of our great and venerable city.
There is nothing so great, so holy, so sacred
that it cannot be made in the image of what
is ridiculous or foul by men of low ideals
or bad intent, everything good can be cari-
catured, even the city of my birth and my
law.
We draw near the sacred season of remem-
brance of the birth of God in human form.
Let all the festivities be something more than
empty, vain, and meaningless nonsense; let
us all, the weak with the strong; the sinner
with the unstained; the proud and mighty with
the poor and pitiful, kneel in humility, to pray
together, rise together, and together work for
a more glorious future for Boston. Let us be
patient with each other, condescending, for-
giving, generous, and more, much more, love
each other as You have commanded us to do.
This we ask through Jesus, the Christ, the
Messiah, the expected of nations, the only
Savior, the beloved Redeemer.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute to
the Flag.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION TO
CLERK'S OFFICE, SUPERIOR COURT,
CIVIL SESSION.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, December 11, 1961.
Tb the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith an order providing for
the transfer of $40,000 from the appropriation
for We'lfare Department, Current Charges and
Obligations, to the Clerk's Office, Superior
Court, Civil Session, together with a letter
from the clerk explaining the reason therefor.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the
accompanying order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
December 4, 1961.
Mr. John T. Leonard,
Supervisor of Budgets.
Dear Mr. Leonard:
In re: 1961 Budgets — Contractual Services,
2-24. Auditors and Masters.
^ In regard to the 1961 budget — Contractual
Services, 2-24, Auditors and Masters, it is
necessary to request an additional $40,000 be
transferred from available sources to 2-24.
Auditors and Masters, for the remainder of
the year 1961.
Forty-five thousand dollars was originally
appropriated to this account but it was not
sufficient to cover this item for the current
year.
_ I sincerely trust you will realize the neces-
sity of this additional appropriation.
Very truly yours,
Thomas Dorgan, Clerk.
Ordered, That in accordance with the pro-
visions of section 3B of chapter 486 of the
Acts of 1909, as amended by chapter 604 of
the Acts of 1941, the City Auditor be, and
hereby is, authorized to transfer:
From the appropriation for Welfare Depart-
ment, 4, Current Charges and Obligations,
$40,000, to the appropriation for Clerk's Office,
Superior Court, Civil Sessions, 2, Masters' and
Auditor, $40,000.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION TO PEN-
SIONS AND ANNUITIES— CITY.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, December 11, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith an order providing for
the transfer of $40,000 from the Welfare De-
partment appropriation, Current Charges and
Obligations, to the Pensions and Annuities,
City Appropriation, together with a letter
from the Supervisor of Budgets explaining the
reasons therefor.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the
accompanying order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Administrative Services Department,
December 4, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
I respectfully request the sum of $40,000 be
transferred to the Pensions and Annuities,
City Appropriation, from the Old Age As-
sistance (Welfare Department) Appropriation.
The original appropriation for Pensions and
Annuities, City, was $5,500,000. The present
monthly expenditure is in excess of $470,000,
thus necessitating this request of $40,000 ad-
ditional to cover the anticipated deficit for the
year.
Respectfully,
John T. Leonard,
Supervisor of Budgets.
Ordered, That in accordance with the pro-
visions of section 3B of chapter 486 of the
Acts of 1909, as amended by chapter 604 of
the Acts of 1941, the City Auditor be, and
hereby is, authorized to transfer:
From the appropriation for Welfare Depart-
ment, 4, Current Charges and Obligations,
$40,000, to the appropriation for Pensions and
Annuities, City, Special Appropriation, $40,000.
Referred W 'the Executive Committee.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION TO
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, December 11, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith an order providing for
the transfer of $15,000 from the appropriation
Welfare Department, Current Charges and
Obligations, to the Workmen's Compensation,
Special Appropriation, together with a letter
from the Corporation Counsel explaining the
reasons therefor.
I respectfully recommend adoption of the
accompanying order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
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City of Boston,
Workmen's Compensation Service,
December 4, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
The additional sum of $16,000 is respectfully
requested for the Workmen's Compensation
budget.
This sum is necessary to complete payments
to injured employees for the remainder of
1961, for both workmen's compensation and
medical bills.
Yours very truly,
Arthur G. Coffey,
Corporation Counsel.
Ordered, That in accordance with the pro-
visions of section 3B of chapter 486 of the
Acts of 1909, as amended by ohaipter 604 ox
the Acts of 1941, the City Auditor be, and
hereby is, authorised to transfer:
From the appropriation for Welfare Depart-
ment, 4, Current Charges and Obligations.
$15,000, to the appropriation for Workmen's
Compensation, Special Appropriation, $15,000.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
AMENDMENT TO BOSTON BUILDING
CODE.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, December 8, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
I am in receipt of a communication from the
Building Commissioner in which he states that
the technological improvements in the con-
struction and use of foundations of, and ex-
cavations for, buildings and structures requires
amendment of the Building Code.
It is intended that the Building Code is to
be amended by striking out Part 29, as amended
by chapter 8 of the Ordinances of 1943 and
chapter 2 of the Ordinances of 1955, and in-
serting in place thereof the proposed Part 29
attached hereto.
Under this code, no change can be made
except by recommendation of the Building
Commissioner and the approval of the City
Council. Therefore, I submit herewith the
recommendation of the Building Commissioner
for an amendment to the Building Code and
respectfully recommend its adoption by youi
Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Building Department,
December 7, 1961.
To His Honor the Mayor of the City of Boston
and The Honorable the City Council of
said City.
Gentlemen :
The Building Code Advisory Committee is
presently in the process of revising the Build-
ing Code of the City of Boston in its entirety.
After considerable discussion and investiga-
tion of foundations of, and excavations for,
buildings and structures by the Advisory Com-
mittee, and with the assistance of the Founda-
tion and Excavation Coammitttee, it is the
unanimous opinion of the Advisory Committee
that Part 29 of the present Building Code
should be stricken and that a new Part 29
inserted in its place.
The new revision is for the purpose of hav-
ing the Building Code, as it pertains to foun-
dations and excavations in connection with the
construction of buildings and other structures
in the City of Boston conform with the more
recent and best engineering practices known
to the committee at this time.
Accordingly, acting under the power vested
in me by St. 1938, c. 479, s. 105A, as inserted
by St. 1939, c. 217, s. 1, I recommend that the
Building Code be amended by striking out
Part 29, as amended by chapter 8 of the Ordi-
nances of 1943 and chapter 2 of the Ordinances
of 1955, and inserting in place thereof tht
new Part 29.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is hereto
attached.
Respectfully,
R. E. York,
Building Commissioner.
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-one.
An Ordinance Further Regulating Excavations
for, and Foundations of, Buildings and
Structures in the City of Boston.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows:
Chapter 479 of the Acts of 1938 is hereby
amended by striking out Part 29, as amended
by chapter 8 of the Ordinances of 1943, and
chapter 2 of the Ordinances of 1955, and in-
serting in place thereof the following:
PART 29
Excavations and Foundations
Section
2 9 01 — Ex ca vati ons
2902 — General Requirements for Foundations
2908 — Soil Information
2904 — Classification of Bearing Materials and
allowable Bearing Values
290'5 — Foundation Loads
2906 — Foundation Design
2907 — Footings and Foundation Piers
290'8 — Driven Piles — General Requirements
2909 — Allowable Load on Piles
2910 — Wood Piles — General Requirements
2911 — Precast Concrete Piles
2912 — Cast-In-Place Concrete Piles
2913 — Steel and Steel Concrete Piles
2914 — Composite Piles
2915 — Bearing Tests
2916 — Settlement Analysis
Section 2901 — Excavations
(a) Until provision for permanent support
has been made, excavations shall be properly
guarded and protected by the persons causing
them to be made so as to prevent such excava-
tion from becoming dangerous, in the opinion
of the Ooimimissiioner, to life or limb, or to
prevent adjoining soil from moving or caving,
or to preserve or protect any wall, building,
or structure from injury. Where necessary,
excavations shall be sheet-piled braced or
shored, and permanent excavations shall be
protected by retaining walls or other perma-
nent structures to prevent movement or caving
of the adjoining soil.
(b) Structures near an excavation and
owned by another than the person causing the
excavation to be made shall be supported as
follows :
(1) Where an excavation is carried below
the curb grade, at the common property
line, or below the surface of the ground
where there is no such curb grade, the person
causing such excavation to be made shall,
at all times, if accorded the necessary license
to enter upon the adjoining land, and not
otherwise, at his own expense, preserve and
piotect from injury any wall, building or
structure, the safety of which may be af-
fected by said excavation, and shall support
it by proper foundations. If the necessary
license is not accorded to the person making
such excavation, then it shall be the duty of
the owner refusing to grant such license to
make such wall, building, or structure safe
and to support it by proper foundations;
and, when necessary for that purpose, such
owner shall be permitted to enter upon the
premises where such excavation is being
made.
(2) Where a party wall is intended to be
used by the person causing the excavation
to be made, he shall, at his own expense,
preserve such party wall from injury and
shall suport it so that the said party wal!
shall be safe for the purposes intended.
(c) If the person whose duty it shall be
under the provisions of this section to guard
and protect an excavation, or to prevent ad-
joining soil from moving or caving, or to
preserve or protect any wall, building, or
structure from injury, shall neglect or fail so
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to do, the Comimiissioner may enter upon the
premises, and make safe such excavation, wall,
building or other structure as provided in
Section 116 of Part 1.
Section 2902 — General Requirements for Foun-
dations
(a) The foundations of every permanent
structure shall be suported by satisfactory
bearing material which shall mean:
(1) Natural deposits of rock, gravel,
sand, rock flour (inorganic silt), organic
clay, or any combination of these materials;
(2) Compacted fills which satisfy the
provisions of Section 2904 (a) (4);
(3) Natural deposits or artificial fills
which can be changed into satisfactory bear-
ing materials by preconsolidotion with a tem-
porary surcharge in accordance with the
provisions of Section 2904 (a) (5).
(b) Where footings are suported at dif-
ferent levels, or at different levels from foot-
ings of adjacent structures, foundation plans
shall include vertical sections showing to true
scale all such variations in grade. The effect
of such differences in footing levels on the
bearing materials shall be considered in the
design.
(c) Foundations shall be constructed so
that freezing temperatures will not penetrate
into underlying soils that contain more than
five per cent (by weight), passing a No. 200
(mesh sieve. The foundations and grade beams
of permanent structures, except when founded
on sound rock, and except as otherwise pro-
vided in Section 2902 (d), shall be carried
down at least four feet below an adjoining
surface exposed to natural freezing. No foun-
dation shall be placed on frozen soil. Founda-
tions shall not be placed in freezing weather
unless adequately protected.
(d) Foundations of detached garages or
similar accessory structures not exceeding
eight hundred square feet in area and not
over one story high, and grade beams of all
structures, need not be carried more than one
foot balow an adjoining surface exposed to
natural freezing if the underlying soil to a
depth of at least four feet beneath the surface,
and extending at least four feet outside the
building, is sand, gravel, cinders or other
granular materials containing not more than
five per cent (by weight) passing a No. 200
mesh sieve.
(e) Foundations subject to hydrostatic up-
lift shall have adequate provisions to prevent
heaving.
(f) Basements and cellars shall be water-
proofed up to the maximum probable ground-
water level. Under boilers, furnaces and other
heat-producing apparatus, suitable insulation
shall be installed to protect the waterproofing
against damage from heat as specified in Part
21. Foundations under heat-producing units
Shall be so insulated as to prevent evaporation
of moisture from any underlying soil that is
subject to shrinkage, and to protect the heads
of wood piles against damage from heat.
Section 2903 — Soil Information
(a) Before issuing a permit for the erec-
tion of a permanent structure, or for the
alteration of a permanent structure that may
affect its foundation, the Commissioner shall be
furnished with adequate soil data by the ap-
plicant. Where borings or tests are required,
they shall be made at a sufficient number ol
locations and to such depths, and they shall
be supplemented by such field or laboratory
tests and engineering analysis, as are necessary
in the opinion of the Commissioner. When it
is proposed to support the structure directly
on bedrock, the Commissioner may require
drill boles or core borings to be made into the
rock to a sufficient depth to prove that bedrock
has been reached.
(b) Duplicate copies of the results obtained
from all completed and uncompleted borings,
plotted to true relative elevation and to scale,
and of all test results or other pertinent soil
data shall be filed with the Commissioner.
Section 2904 — Classification of Bearing Ma-
terials and Allowable Bearing Values
(a) The terms used in this section shall be
interpreted in accordance with generally ac-
cepted engineering nomenclature. In addition,
the following moire specific definitions are used
for bearing materials in the Greater Boston
area :
( 1 ) Rocks
Shale — A soft, fine-grained sedimentary
rock.
Slate — A hard, fine-grained metamorphic
rock of sedimentary origin.
Roxbury Puddingstone — A hard, well-
cemented conglomerate.
(2) Granular Materials
Gravel — A mixture of mineral girains ait
least seventy per cent (by weight) of
which is retained on a No. 4 mesh
sieve and possessing no dry strength.
Sand — A mixture of mineral grains at
least seventy per cent (by weight) of
which passes a No. 4 mesh sieve and
which contains not more than fifteen
per cent (by weight) passing a No.
200 mesh sieve.
Coarse Sand — A sand at least fifty per
cent (by weight) of which is retained
on a No. 20 mesh sieve.
Medium Sand — A sand at least fifty per
cent (by weight) of which passes a
No. 20 mesh sieve and at least fifty
per cent (by weight) is retained on
a No. 60 mesh sieve.
Fine Sand — A sand at least fifty per
cent (by weight) of which passes a
No. 60 mesh sieve.
Well-graded Sand and Gravel — A mix-
ture of mineral grains which contains
between twenty-five per cent and
seventy per cent (by weight) passing
a No. 4 mesh sieve, between ten and
forty per cent (by weight) passing a
No. 20 mesh sieve, and containing not
more than eight per cent (by weight)
passing a No. 200 mesh sieve.
( 3 ) Cohesive Materials
Hardpan — A glacial till that generally
lies directly over bedrock and consists
of a highly compacted, heterogeneous
mixture ranging from very fine ma-
terial to coarse gravel and boulders.
It can be identified from geological
evidence and from the very high pene-
tration resistance encountered in earth
boring and sampling operations.
Clay — A fine-grained, inorganic soil pos-
sessing sufficient dry strength to form
bard lumps which cannot readily be
pulverized by the Angel's.
Hard Clay — An inorganic clay requiring
picking for removal, a fresh sample
of which cannot be molded by pressure
of the fingers.
Medium Clay — An inorganic clay which
can be removed by spading, a fresh
sample of which can be molded by a
substantial pressure of the fingers.
Soft Clay — An inorganic clay, a fresh
sample of which can be molded with
slight pressure of the fingers.
Rock Flour and Inorganic Silt — A fine-
grained, inorganic soil consisting
chiefly of grains which will pass a
No. 200 mesh sieve, and possessing
sufficient dry strength to form lumps
which can easily be pulverized with
the fingers.
(Note. — Dry strength is determined by
drying a wet pat of soil and breaking
it with the fingers.)
(4) Compacted Granular Fill
(a) A fill consisting of gravel, sand-
gravel mixtures, coarse or medium
sand, crushed stone, or slag, containing
not more than five per cent (by
weight) passing a No. 200 mesh sieve,
shall be considered satisfactory bearing
material when compacted by one of
the following methods:
I. In six-inch layers, each layer
with at least four coverages with the
treads of a crawler-type tractor with
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a total weight, including equipment,
of not less than fifteen tons and op-
erated ait its top speed;
II. In twelve-inch layers, with at
least three coverages with the wheels
of a rubber-tired roller having four
wheels abreast and weighted to a total
load of not less than thirty-five tons;
III. Other types of materials and
other compaction equipment, such as
Vibrators, may be approved by the Com-
missioner on the basis of sufficient
evidence that they will achieve com-
pacted fills having satisfactory prop-
erties.
(b) Application of water is permitted,
and for some sands may be required
in order to achieve satisfactory traffic-
ability and compaction.
(c) The Commissioner will require a
competent inspector, qualified by ex-
perience and training and satisfactory
to him, to be on the project at all
times while fill is being placed and
compacted. The inspector shall make
an accurate record of the type of ma-
terial used, including grain-size curves,
thickness of lifts, type of compaction
equipment and number of coverages,
the use of water and other pertinent
data. Whenever the Commissioner or
the inspector questions the suitability
of a material, or the degree of com-
paction achieved, bearing tests shall
toe performed on the compacted ma-
terial in accordance with the require-
ments of Section 2915. A copy of all
these records and test data shall be
filed with the Commissioner.
(5) Preloaded Highly Compressible Ma-
terials
The Commissioner may allow the use of
certain otherwise unsatisfactory nat-
ural soils and uncompaeted fills for the
support of one story structures, after
these materials have been preloaded
to not less than one hundred and fifty
per cent of the stresses which will be
induced by the structure.
The Commissioner may require the load-
ing and unloading of a sufficiently
large area, conducted under the direc-
tion of a competent engineer, approved
by the Commissioner, who shall submit
a report containing a program which
will allow sufficient time for adequate
consolidation of the material, and an
analysis of the preloaded material and
of the probable settlements of the
structure.
(b) The maximum pressure on soils under
foundations shall not exceed the allowable bear-
ing values set forth in the following table,
except when determined in accordance with
the provisions of Section 2915, and in any cose
subject to the modifications of subsequent para-
graphs of this section.
Class
Material
Allowable Bearing
Value in Tons Per
Square Foot (*)
1 Massive igneous rocks and Rox-
bury Puddingstone, all in
sound condition (sound condi-
tion allows minor cracks) 100
2 Slate in sound condition (minor
cracks allowed) 50
3 Shale in sound condition (minor
cracks allowed) 10
4 Residual deposits of shattered or
broken bedrock of any kind ex-
cept shale 10
5 Hardpan 10
6 Gravel, well-graded sand and
gravel 5
7 Coarse sand 3
Class
Material
Allowable Bearing
Value in Tons Per
Square Foot (*)
8 Medium Sand 2
9 Fine Sand 1 to 2 (***)
10 Hard Clay 5
11 Medium Clay 2 (**)
12 Soft Clay 1 (**)
13 Rook flour, inorganic silt, shat-
tered shale, or any natural de-
posit of unusual character not
provided for herein. . . .- (***)
14 Compacted granular fill. 2 to 5 (***)
15 Preloaded highly compressible
materials (***)
* The allowable bearing value given in this
section, or when determined in accordance with
the provisions of Section 2915, will assure that
the soils will be stressed within limits that lie
safely below their strength. However, such
allowable bearing values for Classes 9 to 12
inclusive do not assure that the settlements will
be within the tolerable limits for a given
structure.
** Alternatively, the allowable bearing value
stoall be computed from the unconfined com-
pressive strength of undisturbed samples, and
shall be taken as 1.50 times that strength for
round and square footings, and 1.25 times that
strength for footings with length-wide ratios
of greater than four; for intermediate ratios
interpolation may be used.
*** Value to be fixed by the Commissioner
in accordance with Sections 2915 and 2908.
(c) The tabulated bearing values for rocks
of Classes 1 to 3, inclusive, shall apply where
the loaded area is on the surface of sound
rock. Where the loaded area is below such
surface these values may be increased ten per
cent for each foot of additional depth, but
shall not exceed three times the tabulated
values.
(d) The allowable bearing values of ma-
terials of Classes 4 to 9, inclusive, may exceed
the tabulated values by five per cent for each
foot of depth of the loaded area below the
minimum required in Section 2906 (c), but
shall not exceed twice the tabulated values.
For areas of foundations smaller than three
feet in least lateral dimension, the allowable
design bearing values shall be one third of
the allowable bearing values multiplied by the
least lateral dimension in feet.
(e) The tabulated bearing values for
Classes 10 to 12, inclusive, shall apply only to
pressures directly under individual footings,
walls, and piers; and in case structures are
founded on or are underlain by deposits of
these classes, the total load over the area of
any one bay or other major portion of the
structure, minus the weight of all materials
removed, divided by the area, shall not exceed
one half the tabulated bearing values. When-
ever there is any doubt about the settlements
of a proposed structure or the effect on neigh-
boring structures, the Commissioner shall re-
quire that the magnitude and distribution of
the probable settlements be investigated as
specified in Section 2916.
(f) The computed vertical pressure at any
level beneath a foundation shall not exceed the
allowable bearing values for the material at
that level. Computation of the vertical pres-
sure in the bearing materials at any depth
below a foundation shall be made on the
assumption that the load is spread uniformly
at an angle of sixty degrees with the horizon-
tal; but the area considered as supporting the
load shall not extend beyond the intersection
of sixty degree planes of adjacent foundations.
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Section 2905 — Foundation Loads
(a) The loads to be used in computing the
pressure upon bearing materials directly under-
lying foundations shall be the live and dead
loads of the structure, as specified in Part 23,
including the weight of the foundations and
of any immediately overlying material, but
deducting from the resulting pressure per
square foot the total weight of a one-square-
foot column of soil, including the water in its
voids, which extends from the lowest immedi-
ately adjacent surface of the soil to the bot-
tom of the footing, pier or mat. Foundations
shall be constructed so as to resist the maxi-
mum probable hydrostatic pressures.
(b) Eccentricity of loading in foundations
shall be fully investigated and the maximum
pressure o<n the basis of straight-line distribu-
tion shall not exceed the allowable bearing
values.
(c) Where the pressure on the bearing ma-
terial due to wind is less than one third of
that due to dead and live loads, it may be
neglected in the foundation design. Where
this ratio exceeds one third, foundations shall
he so proportioned that the pressure due to
combined dead, live and wind loads shall not
exceed the allowable bearing values by more
than one third.
(d) One story structures without masonry
walls and not exceeding eight hundred square
feet in area may be founded on a layer of
satisfactory bearing material not less than
three feet thick, which is underlain by highly
compressible material, provided that the stresses
induced in the unsatisfactory material by the
live and dead loads of the structure and the
weight of any new fill, within or adjacent to
the building area, will not exceed two hundred
and fifty pounds per square foot.
(e) The pressures against foundation walls
and other types of retaining walls shall be
fully investigated. Particular attention shall
be paid to restraints which may cause sub-
stantially larger earth pressures than the ac-
tive earth pressure, and to the type of backfill
and drainage. In addition to earth pressure,
such walls shall be designed and constructed
to resist hydrostatic pressures corresponding
to the maximum probable ground water level.
Section 2906 — Foundation Design
(a) Foundations shall be designed to dis-
tribute to the supporting materials all vertical,
horizontal and inclined loads, as specified in
Section 2905, without exceeding the allowable
stresses specified elsewhere in this Code far
the materials of which the foundations are to
be constructed.
(b) Plain concrete in foundations shall
have a minimum compressive strength at
twenty-eight days of two thousand pounds per
square inch. Reinforced concrete in founda-
tions shall have a minimum compressive
strength of twenty-five hundred pounds per
square inch at twenty-eight days.
(c) The bottom surface of any footing
resting on material of Classes 4 to 15, inclu-
sive, shall be at least eighteen inches below the
lowest ground surface or the surface of a floor
slab bearing directly on the soil immediately
adjacent to the footing.
(d) Whenever, in an excavation, soil and
ground water conditions are such that an in-
ward or upward seepage is produced in the
bearing material, special excavating methods
and control of ground water shall be employed
to prevent disturbance of the bearing material
in the excavation or under existing structures.
If there is evidence of disturbance of the bear-
ing material, the extent of the disturbance
shall be evaluated and appropriate remedial
measures taken, satisfactory to the Commis-
sioner.
Section 2907 — Footings and Foundation Piers
_ (a) The footings of foundation walls or
piers shall be of plain or reinforced concrete
or other satisfactoiry masonry, or steel grillages.
Structural steel grillage foundations shall have
at least six inches of concrete cover below the
bottom of the steel and shall have at least four
inches of concrete cover above the steel and
between the sides of the steel and the adjacent
soil. Footings of wood may be used under
temporary structures.
(b) A foundation pier is here defined as a
structural member which extends to a satis-
factory bearing material, and which may be
constructed in an excavation that afterwards
is backfilled by an approved method, or by
filling the excavation with concrete, or which
may be built by sinking an open or pneumatic
caisson.
(1) The manner of construction shall be
by non-displacement methods and shall per-
mit inspection of the bearing material in
place.
(2) The bases of foundation piers may
be enlarged by spread footings, pedestals or
belled bottoms.
(3) Bell-shaped bases shall have a mini-
mum edge thickness of four inches. The
bell roof shall slope not less than sixty-
degrees with the horizontal unless the base
is designed in accordance with Part 26.
(4) Foundation piers may be designed
as concrete columns with continuous lateral
support. The unit compressive stress in the
concrete at the least cross section shall not
exceed twenty^two and one half per cent of
the twenty-eight day strength of the con-
crete nor nine hundred pounds per square
inch.
(5) When the center of cross section of
a foundation pier at any level deviates from
the resultant of all forces more than one
sixtieth of its height, or more than one tenth
of its diameter, it shall be reinforced as
provided in Part 26. The restraining effect
of the surrounding soil may be taken into
account.
(6) With approval of the Commissioner,
Concrete may be placed through still water
by means of a properly operated tremie or
bottom -dump bucket.
(7) The owner shall engage a competent
inspector, qualified by experience and train-
ing and satisfactory to the Commissioner, to
be present at all times while foundation
piers are being installed, to inspect and
approve the bearing soil and the placing of
the concrete. The inspector shall make a
record of the type of bearing soil upon which
the pier rests, of the dimensions of the pier,
and of the class of concrete used in its con-
struction. A copy of these records shall be
filed in the office of the Commissioner.
Section 2908 — Driven Piles — General Require-
ments
(a) Types of pile construction not specif-
ically provided for in this part shall meet such
additional requirements as may be prescribed
by the Commissioner.
(b) A detached column supported by piles
shall rest upon not less than three piles, at
least one of which is offset; except that for
one story buildings a detached column may
rest upon two piles when its axis is not more
than one and one half inches off the line
connecting the centers of the two piles, or
upon a single pile when other than wood or
wood-composite piles are used, and its axis is
not more than one and one half inches off the
center of the pile.
(c) A foundation wall, restrained laterally
so as to ensure stability both during and after
construction, may be supported by a single
row of piles.
(d) The method of driving shall be such
as not to impair the strength of the pile and
shall meet with the approval of the Commis-
sioner. Measurements to determine the value
of "s" shall not be made immediately after the
introduction of fresh cushion block material,
or an interruption in the driving operation or
when the pile head is shattered, broomed,
crumpled or otherwise damaged.
The cushion block, where used, shall be of
hardwood with its grain parallel with the axis
of the pile and be enclosed in a tight-fitting
steel housing, or an approved equal. Wood
chips, pieces of rope, old hose or automobile
tires and similar materials shall not be used
as a cusion block.
Shattered, broomed, crumbled or otherwise
damaged pile heads shall be cut back to sound
material before continuing the driving.
In case a follower is used, it shall be of
steel, seasoned white oak or hickory, equipped
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on its lower end with a metal socket or hood
suitable for encasing the pile head and to
protect it from being damaged during driving.
(e) Jetted piles shall be driven to the re-
quired resistance after the flow of jet water
has stopped, except as provided in Section
2909 (c) (5).
(f) When piles have been damaged in
driving, or driven in locations other than those
indicated on the plans, or that have capacities
less than required by the design, the affected
pile groups and pile caps shall be investigated
and if necessary, the pile groups or pile caps
shall be redesigned or additional piles sihall be
driven to replace the defective piles.
(g) Concrete for capping piles shall be
proportioned for a minimum compressive
strength at twenty-eight days of at least
twenty-five hundred pounds pea- square inch.
The concrete shall extend not less than twelve
inches above the pile heads and shall fill the
space between and around the piles for a depth
of at least three inches. The minimum hori-
zontal distance from the edge of the pile cap
to the nearest pile surface shall be six inches
and there shall be at least two inches of con-
crete between the top of a pile and steel
reinforcement.
(h) Where piles are driven through soft
soil to hard bearing material providing high
point resistance, the grades of all piles or pile
casings previously driven or redriven shall be
measured to detect uplift; and if uplift of one
half inch or more occurs in any pile or pile
casing, such pile or pile casing shall be re-
driven to its original point elevation and there-
after to the required final driving resistance.
(i) The length of a pile below the ground
surface sihall be considered as a plain column
with continuous lateral support. The length
ajbove the ground surface shall be designed as
an unsupported column in accordance with the
applicable provisions of this code.
(j) The owner shall engage a competent
inspector, qualified by experience and training
-and satisfactory to the Commissioner, to be
present at all times while piles are being
driven and to inspect all work in connection
with the piles. The inspector shaD make an
accurate record of the material and the prin-
cipal dimensions of each pile, of the weight
and fall of the ram, the type, size and make
of hammer, the number of blows per minute,
the energy per blow, the number of blows pea-
inch for the last six inches of driving, to-
gether with the grades at point and cut-off.
A copy of these records shall be filed in the
office of the Commissioner.
Section 2909 — Allowable Load on Piles
(a) The supporting capacity of piles shall
be obtained from bearing upon or embedment
in bearing materials as defined in Section 2904.
(b) The allowable load on a single pile
shall be limited by the requirement that such
load shall not cause excessive movement of the
pile relative to the soil. Satisfactory proof of
this load can be obtained from load tests con-
ducted in accordance with Section 2915. In
the absence of such proof of the supporting
capacity, except for the types of piles covered
in Sections 2912 (d) and 2913 (d), the load
on a single pile shall not exceed the higher of
the two values determined in accordance with
Sections 2909 (c) and 2909 (d).
(c) (1) The allowable load may be com-
puted by means of the following driving
formula:
R =
1.7 E
0.1
Wr
where
R = allowable pile load in pounds
E = energy per blow in foot-pounds which
for drop hammers is the product of the
weight in pounds of the hammer and the
height of fall in feet, and which for other
types of hammers may be taken as that
established by the hammer manufactua-er.
For batter piles, proper allowance shall be
made for the resultant loss of energy.
Wp
Wi-
the ratio of the weight Wp of the pile
and other driven parts to the weight Wr of the
striking part of the hammer, except that this
ratio shall not be entered into the formula as less
than unity.
s = the average penetration in inches per
blow for the final six inches of driving,
except that if an abrupt high increase in
resistance is encountered, "s" shall be taken
as the average penetration per blow for the
last five blows. The minimum value of "s"
which may be used in the formula is five
hundredths of an inch.
(2) The energy E per blow in foot-
pounds delivered by the hammer shall be
numerically not less than fourteen per cent
of R in pounds and ^L shall not be greater
Wr
than 3.5. ' ' Tl
(3) The value of "s" must be determined
■with the hammer operating at not less than
ninety per cent of the maximum number of
blows per minute for which the hammer is
designed.
(4) If the driving of the pile has been
interrupted for more than one hour, the
value of "s" shall not be determined until
the pile is driven at least an additional
twelve inches, except when it encounters
refusal on or in a material of Classes 1 to 5
inclusive.
(5) When the constant tapered portion
'of a pile, including a timber pile, is driven
through a layer of gravel, sand or hard
clay (Classes 6 to 10 inclusive and Class 14)
exceeding five feet in thickness, and through
an underlying soft stratum, the bearing
capacity shall not be determined in accord-
ance with the driving formula, unless jetting
is used during the entire driving of the
tapered portion of the pile through the layer
of gravel, sand, hard clay, or Class 14 ma-
terial, or unless a hole is pre-exeavated
through said layer for each pile.
(d) The allowable load on a pile stopped
in inorganic clay as found in Greater Boston,
may be based on a friction value of five hun-
dred pounds per square foot of embedded pile
surface for a design load not to exceed twenty-
-two tons, or on a friction value determined
from pile load tests. The embedded length
shall be the length of the pile below the sur-
face of the inorganic clay, or below the surface
of immediately overlying satisfactory bearing
material. The area of embedded pile surface
shall be computed by multiplying the embedded
length by the perimeter of the smallest circle
or polygon that can be circumscribed around
the average section of the embedded length of
the pile. The method of determining the al-
lowable load described in this paragraph shall
not be used for a pile in which the drive-pipe
is withdrawn or for piles which are driven
through the clay to or into firmer bearing-
materials.
(e) In case piles in clusters are driven
under the provisions of Section 2909 (d), the
allowable load shall be computed for the
smaller of the following two areas: (1) the
sum of the embedded pile surfaces of in-
dividual piles; (2) the area obtained by multi-
plying the perimeter of the polygon circum-
scribing the cluster at the surface of the
satisfactory bearing material by the average
embedded length of pile.
(f) The allowable load on a single pile
installed by jacking shall not exceed one half
the load applied to the pile at the completion
of jacking, provided that the final load is kept
constant for a period of four hours and that
the settlement during that period does not
exceed one twentieth of an inch.
(g) Where weaker materials underlie the
bearing material into which the piles are
driven, the allowable pile load shall be limited
by the provision that the vertical pressures in
such underlying materials produced by the
loads on all piles in a foundation shall not
exceed the allowable bearing values of such
materials, as given in Section 2904, or deter-
mined in accordance with the provisions of
Section 2915. Piles or pile groups shall be
assumed to transfer their loads to the under-
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lying materials by spreading the load uniform-
ly a.t an angle of sixty degrees with the hori-
zontal, starting at a polygon circumscribing
the piles at the top of the satisfactory bearing
material in which they are embedded; but the
area considered as supporting the load shall
not extend beyond the intersection of the sixty
degree planes of adjacent piles or pile groups.
(h) Where a pile or a group of piles is
placed in subsiding fill or soil, the effect of
the downward friotional forces shall be given
consideration in the design.
(i) The allowable bearing value of a pile
shall not be limited to the value obtained by
multiplying its point area by the allowable
bearing value given in Section 2904.
Section 2910 — -Wood Piles — General Require-
ments
(a) Every wood pile shall be in one piece,
out from a sound live tree, and free from
defects which may materially impair its
strength or durability. It shall be butt-cut
above the ground swell, and shall have sub-
stantially uniform taper from butt to point.
Wood piles shall measure at least six inches
in smallest diameter at the point and at least
ten inches in smallest diameter at the cutoff,
these measurements being taken under the
bark. The axis of a wood pile shall not deviate
from a straight line more than one inch for
each ten feet of length nor moire than six
inches for the entire length.
(b) The load on a wood pile shall not ex-
ceed the allowable load specified in Section
2909 and, for a pile of the minimum dimen-
sions specified in this section, shall not exceed
twelve tons for Spruce, Norway Pine, and
woods of similar strength which will be re-
ferred to as Type A, nor sixteen tons of Oak,
Southern Yellow Pine, and woods of similar
strength which will be referred to as Type B.
These loads may be increased for each full inch
by which both the cut-off and point diameters
exceed the minima specified, by three tons for
woods of Type A, but not to exceed a total
load of twenty-four tons, and by four tons for
woods of Type B, but not to exceed a total
load of thirty tons.
(c) The load on wood piles driven to bear-
ing on materials of Classes 1 to 5, inclusive,
shall be not more than sixty per cent of that
allowed in Section 2910 (b).
(d) Piles shall be cut to sound wood before
capping is placed.
(e) The centar-to-center spacing of wood
piles shall be not less than two and one half
times the cutoff diameter.
(f) To avoid damage to the pile, the size
of the hammer shall be such that the driving
energy in foot-pounds per blow shall not ex-
ceed numerically the point diameter of the pile
in inches multiplied by fifteen hundred. The
total driving energy in foot-pounds for six
inches of penetration Shall for all types of
hammers be numerically no greater than the
point diameter in inches times twenty-two
thousand for woods of Type A or times thirty-
two thousand for woods of Type B. For the
last inch of penetration the energy in foot-
pounds shall not exceed numerically the point
diameter in inches multiplied by six thousand.
In any case driving shall be stopped immedi-
ately when abrupt high resistance to penetra-
tion is encountered.
_ (g) The cut-off grade for untreated wood
piles shall be below the probable permanent
ground-water level, and shall be subject to the
Commissioner's approval.
(h) The Commissioner may require the
owner to install and maintain in good condi-
tion at least one ground-water observation well
within the building, which shall be accessible
to the Commissioner.
(i) Additional Requirements fox Treated
Piles.
(1) Timber piles pressure treated with
creosote _ or creosote-coal-tar solution, and
conforming to the requirements of this sec-
tion, may be cut off above permanent ground
water level when used for the support of
buildings not exceeding two stories in height.
(2) Before any treated piles are driven,
the _ Commissioner shall be furnished three
copies of a certificate of inspection, issued
by an approved independent testing labora-
tory, certifying that the piles were free of
decay, were properly peeled and otherwise
prepared before treatment; and that the
method of treatment, the chemical composi-
tion and the amount of retention of the
preservative conform to the requirements of
this section.
(3) Treated piles shall be of Norway
Pine, Southern Yellow Pine or Douglas Fir
and shall be impregnated with preservative
-in accordance with specifications of the
American Wood Preservers' Association, as
follows: C--61, "Standard for Preservative
Treatment by Pressure Processes — All Tim-
ber Products" and C3-60, "Standard for the
Preservative Treatment of Piles by Pressure
Processes."
(4) Piles exposed to sea water shall be
Southern Yellow or Norway Pine, and the
preservative used shall conform to the re-
quirements for Grade B of P2-58, "Standard
for Creosote-Coal-Tar Solutions" of the
American Wood Preservers' Association. For
piles not exposed to sea water, the preserva-
tive used shall conform to Pl-54, "Standard
for Creosote" of the American Wood Pre-
servers' Association.
(5) The retention of preservative shall
be not less than twenty pounds per cubic foot
for piles exposed to sea water and not less
than twelve pounds per cubic foot for other
piles.
(6) After being cut to grade, the top
surface of the pile shall be brush treated
with not less than three heavy coatings of
the treating material applied hot.
Section 2911 — Precast Concrete Piles
(a) Precast concrete piles shall be so pro-
portioned, cast, cured, handled and driven as
to resist without significant cracking the
stresses induced by handling and driving as
well as by loads. The minimum lateral dimen-
sion of a precast concrete pile shall be twelve
inches except that the lower six feet may
taper to eight inches at the point exclusive
of the metal point, if used. Each pile shall
be cast in one piece. The concrete shall have
a minimum compressive strength of four
thousand pounds per square inch. No pile
shall _ be handled or driven until it has cured
sufficiently to develop the necessary strength
as shown by standard test specimen made from
the same batches of concrete cured under sim-
ilar conditions.
(b) Except as otherwise specified herein,
piles shall be proportioned so as to satisfy the
requirements of Part 26. Additional require-
ments for steel reinforcement are as follows:
For a length equal to at least three times the
minimum lateral dimension at both ends of the
pile, lateral ties shall be spaced not over three
inches center^to-center or an equivalent spiral
shall be provided. Steel reinforcement shall be
embedded in concrete forming the body of the
pile a net distance of at least one and one half
inches from any exposed surface and in piles
exposed to sea water such coverage shall be
at least three inches.
(c) _ The maximum water-cement ratio and
the minimum cement content of the concrete
for piles exposed to sea water shall be four
and one half gallons per sack and eight sacks
per cubic yard, respectively.
(d) The minimum spacing center-to-center
of precast concrete piles shall be two and one
half times the square root of the cross-sectional
area at the butt.
(e) When precast concrete piles are driven
to or into bearing materials of Classes 1 to 5,
inclusive, or through materials containing
boulders, they shall have metal tips of ap-
proved design.
(f) The load on a precast concrete pile
shall not exceed the allowable load specified in
Section 2909, and shall not exceed fifty tons
for a pile of one square foot cross-sectional
area. For piles of larger cross-section, this
limit of load may be increased in proportion
to increase in area, but not to exceed a total
load of ninety tons.
Section 2912 — Oast-In-Place Concrete Piles
(a) In this section a distinction is made
between pou red-concrete piles and compacted-
concrete piles. A poured-concrete pile is
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formed by pouring concrete into a driven
casing or drive-pipe that is installed in the
ground either permanently or temporarily. _ A
compacted-concrete pile is formed by placing
concrete having zero slump, in small batches,
and compacting each batch.
(b) All cast-in-ploce concrete piles shall be
so made and placed as to ensure the exclusion
of all foreign matter and to secure a well
formed unit of full cross section. The mini-
mum strength of concrete for cast-in-place
piles shall be three thousand pounds per square
inch. While placing the concrete, the casing
or drive-pipe shall be free of water.
(c) Pou red-Concrete Piles
(1) The diameters of metal-cased poured-
eoncrete piles, when measured on the outside
of a plain cylinder, or the outside of hori-
zontal, helical or vertical corrugations, shall
be not less than eight inches, one foot above
the point, nor less than twelve inches at
cutoff. The shape of the pile may be cylin-
drical, or conical, or a combination thereof,
or it may be a succession of cylinders of
equal length, with the change in diameter of
adjoining cylinders not exceeding one inch.
(2) For uncased pou red-concrete piles
(i.e., When no metal casing is left in the
ground) the inside diameter of the drive-
pipe shall be not less than fourteen and one
half inches.
(3) The load on poured-eoncrete piles
shall mot exceed the allowable load specified
in Section 2909, nor twenty-two and one
half per cent of the twenty-eight-day strength
of the concrete, but not exceeding nine hun-
dred pounds per square inch, when applied
to the cross-sectional areas computed on the
following bases :
I. For metal-cased piles, driven to or
into materials of Classes 1 to 5, inclusive,
using the diameter measured one foot
above the point and as further specified in
Section 2912 (e) (1).
II. For metal-cosed piles, driven to or
into other bearing materials, using the
diameter at the surface of the bearing
stratum in which the pile receives its
support, and as further specified in Sec-
tion 2912 (c) (1).
III. For uncased piles driven to or into
any bearing material, using the inside
diameter of the drive-pipe minus three
inches.
IV. In no ease shall the maximum load
on a poured concrete pile exceed ninety
tons.
(4) Immediately before filling with con-
crete, the inside of the casing shall be
thoroughly cleaned to the bottom and in-
spected by lowering a light bulb, or by means
of a light beam. To be accepted: (a) the
diameter shall not vary more than twenty
per cent from the original value, (b) the
point of the casing shall not deviate more
than ten per cent of the length of the pile
from the design alignment, and (c) the
casing shall not deviate by more than four
per cent of the length of the casing from a
straight line connecting the midpoints of
the ends of the casing. If the bottom of
the casing is out of sight, the shape and
alignment of the casing shall be surveyed
with a suitable instrument. No load shall
be allowed on a pile, the casing of which
shows signs of buckling.
(5) The spacing of poured-eoncrete piles
shall be such as to ensure the preservation
of the full cross-section. The spacing center-
to-center shall be not less than two and one
half times the outside diameter of the casing
or drive-pipe at midlength. No casing or
drive-pipe shall be filled with concrete until
all casings or drive-pipes within a radius of
seven feet, or within the heave range, which-
ever is the greater, have been driven to the
requi red resistance.
(d) Compacted Concrete Piles
The load on compacted concrete piles shall
be limited by the provisions of Section 2909
(g), except that the circumscribing polygon
Shall start at the junction of the shaft and the
enlarged base, and the bearing area shall be
taken at planes six feet or more below said
junction; and the allowable load on a com-
pacted concrete pile shall not exceed one hun-
dred and twenty tons. The installation of
such piles shall fulfill the following listed re-
qui remenits:
(1) The drive-pipe used for installing
the pile shall be not less than twenty inches
outside diameter.
(2) The enlarged base of the pile shall
be formed on or in bearing materials of
Classes 1 to 8, inclusive.
(3) The concrete shall have minimum
'Compressive strength at twenty-eight days of
four thousand pounds per square inch, shall
be of zero slump, and shall be placed in
batches not to exceed five cubic feet in
volume.
(4) The last batch of concrete shall be
driven into the enlarged base with not less
than twenty blows, each of not less than
one hundred and thirty thousand foot-pounds.
(5) As the drive-pipe is being with-
drawn, not less than two blows of at least
thirty thousand foot-pounds each shall be
applied to compact each batch of concrete
in an uncased shaft.
( 6 ) An uncased shaft shall not be formed
through inorganic clay or inorganic silt un-
less an excavation at least equal to the
inside diameter of the drive-pipe is first
augered through such soil, or the individual
piles are located more than nine feet apart.
(7) An uncased shaft shall not be formed
through peat or other organic soils.
(8) A permanent metal-cased shaft, not
less than sixteen inches in diameter, shall be
installed through inorganic clay or inorganic
silt if requirement (6) is not fulfilled. The
permanent metal casing shall be fastened to
the enlarged base in such a manner that
the two will not separate. The concrete
may be placed in the metal casing in the
same manner as for poured-eoncrete piles.
No metal casing shall be filled with concrete
until after all piles within a radius of at
least nine feet have been driven. The
stresses in metal-cased shafts shall not ex-
ceed nine hundred pounds per square inch
on the concrete and, in addition, eight thou-
sand five hundred pounds per square inch
on the steel casing, provided that its wall
thickness is at least two tenths of an inch.
(9) The center-to-center spacing of piles
shall be not less than four feet and six
inches.
Section 2913 — Steel and Steel-Concrete Piles
(a) At locations where steel and steel-con-
crete piles will be in contact with cinders,
slag, organic soils, or other materials that
might cause corrosion of steel, one of the fol-
lowing procedures shall be used:
(1) Remove all such objectionable ma-
terial from within the area of the structure
and replace with inorganic soil.
(2) Deduct one eighth of an inch in
thickness from all surfaces in contact with
the objectionable material when computing
the area of steel for support of load. This
reduction shall be applied from pile cutoff
girade to a grade fifteen feet below the
bottom of the objectionable material.
(3) Effectively protect the steel surface
from pile cut-off grade to a grade fifteen
feet below the bottom of the objectionable
materials; e.g., by means of cathodic protec-
tion or by a cover of at least three inches
of concrete.
At locations where steel and steel-concrete
piles will be in contact with sea water, the
steel from a grade ten feet below the ground
surface to at least five feet above mean high
tiide shall be protected by at least three inches
of concrete. The maximum water-cement
ratio and the miniimuim cement content of
the concrete shall be four and one half gallons
per sack, and eight sacks per cubic yard,
respectively.
(b) Concrete-Filled Pipe Piles
(1) Piles consisting of steel pipes and
concrete-filled after driving, shall have an
outside diameter of not less than ten and
three quarters inches and a pipe wall thick-
ness of at. least two tenths of an inch. The
material of the pipe shall meet the require-
ments for Grade 2 in Specifications for
Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe Piles
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(A2S2-59) of the American Society for Test-
ing Materials. Splices shall be welded to
one hundred per cent of the strength of the
pipe. Pipes may be driven open-ended or
closed-ended, and the provisions of the sec-
tion apply to both types.
(2) After driving all pipes within a seven
foot radius, and immediately before filling
with concrete, the inside of the pipe snail
be thoroughly cleaned to the bottom and
inspected by lowering a light bulb, or by
means of a light beam. To be acceptable:
(a) the diameter shall not vary more than
twenty per cent from the original value,
(b) the point of the pile shall not deviate
more than ten per cent of the length of the
pile from the design alignment and (c) the
pile shall not deviate by more than six per
cent of the length of the pile from a straight
line connecting the midpoints of the ends of
the pile. If the bottom of the pile is out of
sight, or cannot be seen because the pile
cannot be dewatered, the shape and align-
ment of the pile shall be surveyed with a
suitable instrument. No load shall be al-
lowed on a pile which shows signs of buck-
ling.
(3) Pipes shall be filled with concrete
having a minimum compressive strength at
twenty-eight days of three thousand pounds
per square inch, and as further specified in
Part 26. Concrete shall not be placed
through water, except that the Commissioner
may approve the use of a bottom-dump
bucket for concreting a bottom section of a
pile, provided that the pile is proven to be
free of other materials.
(4) The center-to-cemter spacing of con-
crete-filled pipe piles shall be not less than
two and one half times the outside diameter
of the pipe.
(5) The load on concrete-filled pipe piles
shall not exceed the allowable load determined
in accordance with Section 2909, nor a load
computed on the basis of stress in the con-
crete at twenty-two and one half per cent
of the twenty-eight day strength, but not
exceeding nine hundred pounds per square
inch, and stress in the steel at eight thou-
sand five hundred pounds per square inch,
nor shall the load carried by the steel on
this basis exceed one half the total load on
the pile.
(c) H Piles
(1) Rolled steel H or other approved
sections shall meet the requirements of the
Specifications for Steel for Bridges and
Buildings (A7-61T) of the American Society
for Testing Materials. The minimum thick-
ness of metal shall be four tenths of an inch.
If piles are spliced, the splice shall develop
one hundred per cent of the strength of the
section.
(2) The center-to-center spacing of such
piles shall be not less than two and one half
times the width of the flange or the depth
of the section whichever is the greater.
(3) The load on such piles shall not ex-
ceed the allowable load determined in ac-
cordance with Section 2909, nor a load based
on stress of seven thousand five hundred
pounds per square inch on the cross-section.
(d) Concrete-Pilled Pipes with Steel Cores
(1) Concrete-filled pipes with steel cores
may be used only when the pipes can be
firmly seated in bedrock of Classes 1 or 2,
and shall be of sufficient diameter to permit
the inspection of the bedrock socket. Pipe
shall meet the requirements stated in Section
2913 (b) (1). If pipes are spliced, the
splices shall be welded to develop one hun-
dred per cent of the strength of the pipe.
(2) A socket, approximately of the inside
diameter of the pipe, shall be made in bed-
rock of Classes 1 or 2 to a depth that will
assure load transfer when computed for a
bearing on the bottom surface of the socket
in accordance with Section 2904 (b) and
(c), acting together with a bond stress on
the perimeter surface of the socket of one
hundred pounds per square inch. Before
placement of concrete, the socket and pipe
shall be thoroughly cleaned and the rock
inspected by a competent engineer or geolo-
gist satisfactory to the Commissioner. This
inspection may be performed by means of
an underwater television camera, the position
of which is readily controllable to permit
thorough inspection of the exposed rock
surface in the socket.
(3) The steel core shall consist of a
structural steel member. The mating ends
of the sections shall be spliced so as to
safely withstand the stresses to which they
may be subjected. The steel core shall be
centered in the steel pipe and shall rest in a
layer of cement grout on the bottom of the
socket.
(4) The center-to-center spacing of such
piles shall be not less than two and one half
times the outside diameter of the pipe.
(5) Concrete shall have a minimum com-
pressive strength of four thousand pounds
per square inch at twenty-eight days. It
shall be so placed that it shall fill completely
the space between the steel core and the
pipe. In case the socket cannot be kept
free from inflow of water, the pipe shall be
filled to its top with clean water before
placing the concrete.
(6) The details of the design and the
installation, including the cleaning and in-
spection of the socket, the placement of con-
crete under waiter or in the dry, the method
of centering the steel core and all other
phases^ of the work shall be submitted to the
Commissioner for approval.
(7) The load on concrete-filled pipe piles
With steel cores shall not exceed the allow-
able load determined in accordance with the
provisions of Section 2913 (d) (2) nor that
computed on the basis of nine hundred
pounds per square inch on the area of the
concrete plus eight thousand five hundred
pounds per square inch on the net area of
the steel pipe plus fifteen thousand pounds
per square inch on the area of the steel core.
Section 2914 — Composite Piles
(a) A composite pile shall consist of a
combination of not more than two of any of
the different types of piles provided for in this
Part. The pile shall fulfill the requirements
for each type and in addition the provisions
of this section. The connection between the
two types of piles shall be constructed so as
to prevent their separation, to maintain their
alignment, to support the load and to be water-
tight where concrete must be placed subsequent
to the driving. The design and the details of
the connection shall be subject to the Commis-
sioner's approval.
(b) The requirements of Section 2912 (c)
(4) shall apply to the entire length of a pipe-
composite pile.
(c) Wood-composite piles shall not be used
for support of buildings exceeding two stories
in height.
(d) The center-to-center spacing shall be
governed by_ the larger of the spacings, re-
quired in this Part, for the types composing
the pile.
(e) The allowable load on composite piles
shall be that allowed for the weaker of the
two sections. For wood-composite piles the
allowable load shall not exceed eighty per cent
of that allowed for the wood section alone.
Section 2915 — -Bearing Tests
(a) Whenever the allowable bearing value
on bearing materials, on single piles or groups
of piles is in doubt, the Commissioner may
require bearing teste to be made and the
results analyzed under the direction of a com-
petent engineer approved by the Commissioner.
(b) Before any bearing test is started, a
sketch of the proposed test arrangement and
an outline of the procedure to be followed shall
be submitted to the Commissioner and shall
have his written approval.
(c) Bearing teste shall be conducted in the
presence of an inspector, qualified by ex-
perience and training, and who is satisfactory
to the Commissioner. A copy of the test
results obtained and a graph of the time-
settlement curve for each increment of load
and of the load-settlement and rebound curve
for the entire test shall be submitted to the
Commissioner at the completion of each test.
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(d) The load shall be applied by direct
weight or by means of a newly calibrated hy-
draulic jack. The application of the test load
shall be in steps equal to not more than one
half the contemplated design load, to at least
twice the contemplated design load, except as
provided in Section 2915 (g). The unloading
shall be in at least two steps, to the design
load and then to zero load. During the loading
cycle the contemplated design load and twice
the contemplated design load shall be main-
tained constant for at least twenty-four hours
and until settlement or rebound does not exceed
two hundredths of an inch in twenty-four
consecutive hours. The load fox all other load
steps including the zero load at the end of
the test shall be maintained constant for a per-
iod of not less than four hours. Sufficient
readings for each load step shall be made to
define properly the time-deflection curve.
(e) Observation of vertical movement shall
be made with dial extensometers graduated to
at least one thousandth of an inch. The read-
ings -hall be sufficient in number to define the
progress of the settlement or rebound and shall
be deferred to a beam, the ends of which rest
on or are fixed to reliable supports located at
least eight feet from the center of the test.
In addition, the elevation of the supports shall
be checked frequently with reference to a fixed
benchmark. The entire measuring setup shall
be protected against direct sunlight, frost action
and other disturbances that might affect its
reliability. Temperature readings, both inside
and outside the test enclosure, shall be made
when the vertical movements are recorded.
(f) Additional Requirements for Soil-Bear-
ing Tests.
(1) Bearing tests shall be applied at the
elevations of the proposed bearing surfaces
of the structure, except that the load may
be applied directly on the surface of com-
pacted granular material, Class 14.
(2) The excavation immediately surround-
ing an area to be tested shall be made no
deeper than one foot above the plane of
application of the test. The test plate shall
be placed with uniform bearing. For the
duration of the test, the material surround-
ing the test area shall be protected effectively
against evaporation and frost action.
(3) For bearing materials of Classes 1
to 5, inclusive, the loaded area shall be not
less than one square foot and for other
classes not less than four square feet. For
bearing materials of Classes 1 to 3, inclusive.
She Commissioner may permit compression
tests on rock cores to be substituted for bear-
ing tests. Each test specimen shall have a
height not less than twice its diameter.
(4) The proposed design load shall be
allowed provided that the requirements of
Section 2904 are fulfilled and the settlements
under the design load and twice the design
load do not exceed three eighths of an inch
and one inch, respectively.
(g) Additional Requirements for Pile-Bear-
ing Tests.
(1) A single pile shall be load tested
to not less than twice the design load. When
two or more piles are to be tested as a
group, the total load shall be not less than
one and one half times the design load fai-
th e group.
(2) Provided that the load-settlement
curve shows no sign of failure and pro-
vided that the permanent settlement of the
top of the pile, after removal of all load
at the completion of the test, does not ex-
ceed one half inch, the maximum design
load shall be the load allowed in this Part
for the type of pile or one half of the maxi-
mum applied load, whichever is less.
(3) Whenever the soil conditions are such
that_ substantial driving resistance and/or
significant support of the pile test load is
derived from soil strata overlying the in-
tended bearing stratum, the results of the
pile test shall be analyzed so as to evaluate
the actual support furnished by the bearing
stratum.
Section 2916 — Settlement Analysis
(a) Whenever a structure is to be sup-
ported by medium or soft clay (materials of
Classes 11 and 12), the settlements of the
structure and of neighboring structures due to
consolidation of the clay shall be given careful
consideration, particularly if there are large
variations in thickness of the clay or the struc-
ture has substantial variation in net load at
foundation grade. The Commissioner may re-
quire a settlement analysis to be made by a
competent engineer with specialized training
and experience in soil mechanics in case the
live and dead loads of the structure, as speci-
fied in Part 23, minus the weight of the exca-
vation, induce a maximum stress greater than
four hundred pounds per square foot at mid-
height of the underlying soft clay, computed
by means of a procedure that is generally ac-
cepted in soil mechanics.
(b) The settlement analysis will be usually
based on a computation of the net increase in
stress that will be induced by the structure and
■realistically appraised live loads, after deduct-
ing the weight of excavated soil and other
loads under which the clay was fully consoli-
dated. The appraisal of the live loads may be
based on surveys of actual live loads of exist-
ing buildings with similar occupancy. The
soil compressibility data may be derived on
the basis of one or more of the following data:
( 1 ) A review of settlement records and
behavior of other buildings in Greater Boston
having similar subsoil profiles.
(2) Consolidation tests on undisturbed
specimens with a diameter of at least two
and one half inches. The report shall in-
clude a description of the method of sampling
and of the quality of the samples.
(3) Consolidation test data from other
projects in Greater Boston where the clay is
found to be similar when compared on the
basis of the natural water content and the
liquid and plastic limits.
(c) Should the analysis indicate that the
settlements would cause excessive stresses in
the structure or would impair its unefulness
the design of the foundation and/or the super-
structure shall be modified so that the antici-
pated settlements will be reduced to tolerable
values.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
WITHDRAWAL OF ORDER FOR TRANS-
FER OF LAND AT SYDNEY AND CAR-
SON STREETS, DORCHESTER, AND
TRANSFER OF LAND ON CARSON
STREET, DORCHESTER, TO COMMIS-
SIONER OF REAL PROPERTY.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, December 11, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
On August 8, 1960, I submitted to your
Honorable Body an order calling for the trans-
fer of 9,751 square feet of land at Sydney and
Carson streets, Dorchester, to the Real Prop-
erty Department. This order is still pending
before your Honorable Body. At that time
it was contemplated that the Metropolitan Dis-
trict Commission would develop an additional
parcel of land consisting of approximately
10,703 square feet immediately adjacent foa-
playground purposes. Since that time, the
Metropolitan District Commission has decided
to develop a playground on a neighboring site
on Moseley street, Dorchester, in place of the
Sydney and Carson Streets site. At its meet-
ing on November 30, 1961, the Metropolitan
District Commission voted to relinquish its
interest in the Sydney and Carson Streets area.
I therefore withdraw the order and message
of August 8, 1960, and submit herewith a new
order transferring approximately 20,500 square
feet of land to the care, custody and control
of the Commissioner of Real Property.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
Whereas, The City of Boston by a decree
5 .the„ran<1 Court' Suffolk Registry District,
dated May 17, 1945, foreclosed a right of re-
demption under- a tax deed recorded with Siuf-
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folk Deeds, Book 5926, page 299, on about two
thousand ndne hundred forty-five (2,945) square
feet of land on the southeasterly side of Carson
street, Dorchester, formerly numbered thirty-
three (33) in the numbering of said street;
and
Whereas, The City of Boston by a decree of
the Land Court, Suffolk Registry Distnict,
dated May 16, 1938, foreclosed a right of re-
demption under a tax deed recorded with Suf-
folk Deeds, Book 5396, page 332, on about
thirty-seven thousand one hundred forty-eight
(37,148) square feet of land situated on the
southeasterly side of Carson street, Dorchester;
and
Whereas, By an order of the City Council
passed October 22, 1945, and approved by the
Mayor, custody of the above-described land
was transferred from the Chairman, Board of
Real Estate Commissioners, to the custody of
the Park Department for playground purposes;
and
Whereas, The Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts, Department of Public Works, acquired
approximately nineteen thousand (19,000)
square feet of said land for the purpose of
constructing the Southeast Expressway; and
Whereas, The Parks and Recreation Commis-
sion has determined that the remaining land,
consisting of approximately twenty thousand
five hundred (20,500) square feet, is no longer
required for playground purposes; now there-
fore it is hereby
Ordered, That the said parcels of foreclosed
tax title properties be, and the same hereby
aire, transferred from the care, custody, con-
trol and management of the Parks and Recrea-
tion Department to the care, custody, control
and management of the Commissioner of Real
Property.
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
LEASE OF ABANDONED FIRE STATION
AT 30 HARVARD STREET.
The following was received :
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, December 11, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication received
from Thomas F. Griffin, Fire Commissioner,
relative to the lease to Morse's Food Marts, Inc.,
of the abandoned fire station at 30 Harvard street,
Dorchester, for the period of eighteen (18) months,
with an option to purchase within that period.
I submit herewith an order which would permit
leasing of this property for a period of eighteen
(18) months to Food Marts at an annual rental
cf $330 per year with an option on the part of
the company to purchase the same for the sum
of §6,000, and I recommend adoption of this
order by your Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Fire Department, December 11, 1961.
To the Mayor and City Council.
Gentlemen:
This department has in its custody an abandoned
fire station at 30 Harvard street, Dorchester,
which is no longer needed for public purposes.
Morse's Food Marts, Inc., which has an established
business in close proximity to the abandoned fire
station at S Harvard street, has requested an
opportunity to purchase the premises for the sum
of $6,000.
The property is located in a residential zone;
and in order to make any use of the premises, the
proposed purchaser would first have to obtain
relief from the zoning authority, and for this
reason, it is recommended that the premises be
leased for the period of 18 months with an option
to purchase.
Morse's Food Marts, Inc., wishes to convert
the second floor of the station into business offices,
and the first floor would be used as a garage for
two station wagons. To protect the neighborhood
from any disturbance which might result from
the use of the premises by the purchaser, it is
recommended that any deed conveying the
property contain a provision that would prevent
the storage and sale of merchandise on the premises.
The proposed purchaser has agreed to this re-
striction, and I recommend the sale to it for the
sum of $6,000.
Respectfully,
Thomas F. Griffin,
Fire Commissioner.
Whereas, The City of Boston is the owner in
fee of approximately nine thousand four hundred
forty (9.440) square feet of land, together with
the building thereon, situated at 30 Harvard
street, Dorchester district of the City of Boston,
presently held by said city for Fire Department
purposes; and
Whereas, The Fire Commissioner of the City
of Boston has determined that said land and build-
ing are no longer required for public purposes;
now, therefore, it is hereby
Ordered, That the Mayor of the City of Boston
be, and he hereby is, authorized to execute and
deliver to Morse's Food Marts, Inc., a corporation
duly organized and existing under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a lease of the
above-mentioned premises for a term of eighteen
(18) months at an annual rental of three hundred
sixty (360) dollars per year, payable in equal
monthly installments; said lease to provide that
the lessee may at any time during said term have
the option to purchase the premises for the sum
of six thousand (6,000) dollars. Any deed con-
veying said premises shall contain the following
provisions:
1. The purchaser within three (3) months of
delivery of said deed expend approximately the sum
of twelve thousand (12,000) dollars in improv-
ing said building, said improvements to consist
of a new heating system, a new front and landscap-
ing, painting of the exterior and a new roof.
2. The premises shall not be used for the storage
and sale of merchandise; said instrument further
to provide that for breach of condition, the City
of Boston shall have the right to enter and repossess
the premises as of its former estate.
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
American Meteorological Society, for compensa-
tion for damage to property at 45 Beacon street,
Boston, caused by defective water pipes.
William Anastos, for compensation for damage
to car caused by police cruiser.
Annie Carey, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect at the corner of Devon-
shire and Summer streets.
Francis G. Conley, for compensation for damage
to car caused by city truck.
John R. Davis, to be reimbursed as result of
execution issued against him on account of his
acts as an employee of the School Department.
Frederick J. Eggers, Jr., to be reimbursed as
result of execution issued against him on account
of his acts as an employee of the Fire Department.
Edward J. Flynn, to be reimbursed as result of
accident which occurred while in performance of
duty as employee of the Fire Department.
R. O. Froempter, return of fee paid for electrical
permit.
Stella Geokas, for compensation for damage to
car caused by police cruiser.
George C. Greenwood, to replace retaining wall
at 1065 River street.
Hardware Mutuals, for compensation for damage
to car of John Merriel, caused by vehicle of Public
Works Department.
Carroll A. Ivers, for compensation for damage
to car caused by an alleged defect at Tremont
street and Union park.
Charles J. Laubenstein, for compensation for
damage to property at 5 Myopia road, Hyde Park,
caused by laying out and construction.
Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Company
for compensation for damage to car of Sidney
Kates caused by car of Police Department.
Hugh F. O'Rourke, for compensation for damage
to car caused by an alleged defect at Summer
street extension.
Ernest Pintsopoulos, for compensation for
damage to car and injuries caused by truck of
Traffic Department.
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Donald J. Starbile, for compensation for personal
injuries at House of Correction, Deer Island.
Severally referred to the Committee on Claims.
APPOINTMENT OF ADOLPH H. BRAUNEIS.
Notice was received from the Mayor of the
appointment of Adolph H. Brauneis, 88 Prince
street, Jamaica Plain, to be Commissioner of
Assessing in the Assessing Department of the City
of Boston for a term expiring on the first Monday
of the January following the next biennial munici-
pal election at which a mayor is elected, vice
Robert A. Grimes, resigned.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF FRANCIS X. CUDDY.
Notice was received from the Mayor of the
appointment of Francis X. Cuddy, 2 Jo-Anne
terrace, Dorchester, to be an Associate Com-
missioner of Assessing in the Assessing Depart-
ment of the City of Boston for a term expiring on
the first Monday of the January following the
next biennial municipal election at which a mayor
is elected, vice Adolph H. Brauneis, resigned.
Placed on file.
DESIGNATION OF FRANCIS X. CUDDY.
Notice was received from the Mayor of the
designation of Francis X. Cuddy, Associate Com-
missioner of Assessing in the Assessing Department
as the Associate Commissioner of Assessing for
Poll Taxes.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF
CHARLES A. BIRMINGHAM.
Notice was received from the Mayor of the
appointment of Charles A. Birmingham, 73
Tremont street, to be a Trustee of the Boston
Metropolitan District for the term ending Octo-
ber 24, 1963.
Placed on file.
APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES.
Notice was received from the Clerk of the Su-
preme Judicial Court of the appointment of
five justices of the District Courts as Administra-
tive Committee for the District Courts.
Placed on file.
RESULT OF CITY ELECTION.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Board of Election Commissioners,
December 4, 1961.
Walter J. Malloy, Esq.,
City Clerk.
Dear Sir:
We certify, at the City Election held m the
City of Boston on November 7, 1961, for the
choice of nine members of the City Council for
the term of two years, the following were duly
elected to said office:
John E. Kerrigan, 213 West Eighth street,
Ward 7.
Gabriel Francis Piemonte, 65 Brook Farm road,
Ward 20.
William J. Foley, Jr., 15 Thomas park, Ward 7.
Christopher A. Iannella, 14 Jaeger terrace,
Ward 19.
Peter F. Hines, 7 Bellaire road, Ward 20.
John J. Tierney, Jr., 32 Melville avenue, Ward 17.
Thomas A. Sullivan, 44 Msgr. Denis F. O'Cal-
laghan Way, Ward 7.
James S. Coffey, 24 White street, Ward 1.
Patrick F. McDonough, 11 Barrington road,
Ward 16.
We also certify that for the choice for five
members of the School Committee for the term
of two years, the following were duly elected to
said office:
Thomas S. Eisenstadt, 24 Roslin street, Ward 17.
Arthur J. Gartland, 180 Commonwealth avenue,
Ward 5.
Louise Day Hicks, 1780 Columbia road. Ward 7.
William E. O'Connor, 28 Malcolm road, Ward 19,
Joseph Lee, 43 South Russell street, Ward 3.
Respectfully yours,
David Lasker,
Gertrude A. Pfau,
Joseph Russo,
Maurice B. Smith,
Board of Election
Commissioners of Boston.
Placed on file.
FOOTBALL GAMES PLAYED IN LOCAL
STADIA.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
School Committee, December 8, 1961.
To the Honorable City Council:
At its meeting on October 16, 1961, the City
Council adopted a Resolution requesting the
School Committee to again review a suggestion
contained October 19, 1959, in the minutes of the
City Council meeting on October 19, 1961 (page
414), concerning the playing of high school games
in local stadia on Saturdays, a copy of which was
sent to the School Committee.
I have been directed to inform you that As-
sistant Superintendent Ohrenberger has met with
the Mayor's Committee and the police regarding
the difficulties which have arisen at the White
Stadium regarding this matter.
At this meeting the entire program for the
scheduling and arranging athletic contests at the
White Stadium was discussed at length.
Very truly yours,
Agnes E. Reynolds, Secretary.
Placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
CONFIRMATIONS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred October 2) for appointment and con-
firmation of the Very Reverend Francis J. Lally
to be a member of the Boston Redevelopment
Authority for the term expiring September 17,
1966 — recommending that the appointment be
confirmed.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed confirming the appointment of the Very
Reverend Francis J. Lally.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PERAMBULA-
TION OF THE BOUNDARY LINES.
Coun. SULLIVAN, for the Committee on
Perambulation of the Boundary Lines between
Boston and the Cities of Revere, Everett, Somer-
ville, and Newton, and the Towns of Brookline,
Dedham, Milton, and Winthrop, submitted the
following:
In City Council,
December 11, 1961.
The special committee appointed to examine
the lines and bound marks between the City of
Boston and the cities of Revere, Everett, Somer-
ville, and Newton, and the towns of Brookline,
Dedham, Milton and Winthrop, respectively,
report that they have attended to the duty with
which they were charged and have examined and
verified with the committees appointed by the
said cities and towns the several boundaries and
bound marks in the existing boundary lines.
The committee found the existing boundary
markers and points to be essentially in the same
condition as reported by the last previous per-
ambulation committee.
The boundary lines between Boston-Somerville,
Boston-Newton, Boston-Brookline, Boston-Ded-
ham, and Boston-Milton are for the most part
satisfactorily marked, although some of the
markers are not in evidence by virtue of being
buried under existing pavement or ground sur-
faces and a few others are missing or inadequately
marked.
The boundaries between Boston-Revere and
Boston-Winthrop are insufficiently marked in
those areas where the Belle Isle Inlet and Shirley
Gut waterways have been filled in.
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The Boston-Everett boundary line is poorly
marked due to the fact that most of the markers
are buried.
Inasmuch as the committee members and
engineers of the communities involved and re-
ferred to herein, are in general agreement as to
where the marking of the respective boundary
lines can be improved by more adequately marking
existing markers, restoring missing markers,
raising markers that are buried, and setting
additional markers at certain significant points,
it is the recommendation of this committee that
the Commissioner of Public Works be requested
to prepare and plan for specific improvements as
may be indicated through consultation and agree-
ment with the engineers of the respective cities
and towns of Revere, Everett, Somerville, Newton,
Brookline, Dedham, Milton, and Winthrop.
We submit herewith, a description of the bound-
ary lines and marks for record.
Thomas A. Sullivan,
Frederick C. Langone,
Councillors.
J. M. Dunlea,
Assistant City Clerk.
John J. McCall,
Division Engineer,
Engineering Division,
Public Works Department.
The repoi l uf the committee and descriptions
are contained in City Document No. 43.
The report of the committee was accepted, and
ordered printed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
ORDINANCES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on Ordi-
nances, submitted the following:
1. Report on ordinance (referred July 17)
relative to charges to be paid for services rendered
in the Hospital Department — recommending
reference of the ordinance to the Executive Com-
mittee.
2. Report on ordinance (referred November 27)
to establish annual charges for the use of common
sewers — recommending reference of the ordinance
to the Executive Committee.
3. Report on ordinance (referred November 13)
revising fees for certain permits granted by Fire
Department — recommending reference of the
ordinance to the Executive Committee.
The reports were accepted, and said references
ordered.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
LANDS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Public
Lands, submitted the following:
Report on message of the Mayor, and ordinance
concerning restrictions on park frontages on
Commonwealth avenue and an order for sale of
land at Commonwealth avenue and Chestnut
Hill avenue, Brighton, to The Turner Associates
Trust (referred May 15) — recommending that the
ordinance and the order ought to pass.
The report of the committee was accepted.
The foregoing ordinance was passed.
The foregoing order is as follows:
Whereas, The City of Boston is the owner in
fee of approximately sixty-four thousand (64,000)
square feet of land at Commonwealth avenue and
Chestnut Hill avenue, Brighton district of the
City of Boston, under the control of the Parks
and Recreation Commission; and
Whereas, The Parks and Recreation Commission,
subject to the authorization of the City Council
and approval of the Mayor of the City of Boston,
has entered into a purchase and sale agreement
relative to said land with The Turner Associates
Trust, a Massachusetts trust with a usual place
of business at 15 State street, Boston, a copy of
said agreement being annexed hereto; now, there-
fore, it is hereby
Ordered, That the Parks and Recreation Com-
mission be, and the same hereby is, authorized
to carry out the terms of the purchase and sale
agreement, a copy of which is hereto annexed.
Date— This fifth day of May, 1961.
1. Parties — The City of Boston, acting by and
through its Parks and Recreation Commission
(hereinafter called the Seller or the Department),
agrees to sell, and The Turner Associates Trust,
a Massachusetts trust with a usual place of busi-
ness at 15 State street, Boston, Suffolk County,
Massachusetts, by and through its Chairman,
James S. Turner of Boston, Suffolk County,
Massachusetts (hereinafter called the Buyer or
Developer), agrees to Buy, upon the terms herein-
after set forth, the following described premises:
2. Description — A certain parcel of land
consisting of approximately 64,000 square feet
located at the junction of Commonwealth avenue
and Chestnut Hill avenue in the Brighton district
of the City of Boston, Massachusetts, and as shown
on the plot plan attached hereto.
3. Proposed Development — The Buyer pro-
poses to erect on the site a modern apartment
building, keeping in mind the traditional archi-
tecture of the area. The proposed building will
be not more than 17 stories, or 155 feet in height,
and will contain approximately 300 de luxe apart-
ments serviced by modern high-speed elevators.
All apartments will be air-conditioned, will contain
all modern appliances, and have individual bal-
cony terraces. Off-street parking will be provided
either underground or at surface level. The
estimated cost of construction for the proposed
development will be between $4,500,000 and
$5,000,000. Such building shall cover no more
than 30 per cent of the total area of the site. The
garage shall not be considered part of the building
in determining the said land coverage limitation.
4. Approvals — The Seller agrees that within
ninety days from the date hereof, it will:
A. Obtain the approval in writing of the
Mayor of the City of Boston to this sale.
B. Obtain authorization in writing by the
City Council of the City of Boston for this
sale.
C. Eliminate the height restriction under
chapter 41, section 18, of the Revised Ordinances
of 1947, as amended, so that a building may be
erected to a height of not more than 155 feet.
5. Title Deed — Said premises are to be con-
veyed by a good and sufficient deed running to
the Buyer, and said deed shall convey a good and
clear record and marketable title thereto free from
encumbrances.
6. Purchase Price — The agreed purchase price
for said premises is $175,000 of which $7,500 is
to be paid as a deposit upon the execution of this
agreement by the Seller. A further deposit of
$20,000 is to be paid by the Buyer when the
written approval and /or authorization of the
Mayor and the City Council are obtained by the
Seller as a part of this agreement. The balance
of $147,500 is to be paid at the time of delivery of
the deed in cash or certified check. The deposits
above mentioned shall be held by the Seller
separate and apart from its other funds.
7. Time for Performance — Such deed is to be
conveyed and delivered ninety days from the time
that the final plans and specifications for the
proposed development have been approved by the
appropriate municipal agency or agencies, unless
the Buyer shall request that the said deed be
conveyed and delivered at an earlier date, except
as hereinafter set forth.
8. Drafting and Submission of Preliminary
Plans — Upon the execution of this agreement,
the Buyer will proceed to have drawn the neces-
sary preliminary plans and specifications for the
proposed building, and said plans and specifica-
tions shall be submitted by the Buyer for approval
to the municipal agency or agencies concerned
within ninety days after the following conditions
precedent have been accomplished:
A. When the written approval of this sale by
the Mayor of the City of Boston has been
obtained and made a part of this agreement.
B. When the written authorization of the
City Council of the City of Boston has been
obtained and made a part of this agreement.
C. When the height restrictions under chap-
ter 41, section 18, of the Revised Ordinances of
1947, as amended, have been legally removed
so as to permit the erection of a building of
not more than 155 feet in height.
9. Approval of Plans — The Seller agrees that
it will cooperate in securing the written approval
of said preliminary plans and specifications within
ninety days of their submission to the appropriate
municipal agency or agencies. The Buyer agrees
that it will submit final or working plans and
specifications to the appropriate municipal agency
or agencies within 120 days after receiving written
approval of the preliminary plans and specifications
from said agency or agencies; and the Seller
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agrees that it will cooperate in securing final
approval of said final or working plans and specifica-
tions in writing within ninety days after their
submission by the Buyer.
10. Inability of Seller to Convey and Refund
of Deposit — If the Seller shall be unable to give
title or to make conveyance or to give possessi in
as herein stipulated, then the Seller shall use
reasonable efforts to remove any defect in title
or to deliver possession, as the case may be, in
which event the time for performance of this
agreement shall be extended for such a period as
may be deemed necessary for the Seller to be able
to convey or deliver the said deed, subject to the
approval and acceptance of this extension by the
Buyer. The Seller shall not be obligated hereby
to incur other than normal expenses in removing
any defect or defects in said title existing under
date of this agreement. If at the expiration of
the extent of time the Seller having used reasonable
efforts as above provided and having failed to
remove any defect in title or to deliver possession
as agreed, then the deposit of $17,500 made under
this agreement shall be refunded to the Buyer,
and all other obligations of the parties hereto shall
cease; and this agreement shall be void and without
recourse to the parties hereto.
It is further agreed that in the event that the
Seller shall be unable to :
(a) obtain the written authorization of the
City Council of the City of Boston for this sale;
(b) obtain the written approval of the Mayor
of the City of Boston for this sale;
(c) have the height restrictions under chapter
41, section 18, of the Revised Ordinances of
1947, as amended, legally removed so as to
permit the erection of a building not more
than 155 feet in height;
it shall, within ninety days from the execution
of this agreement, refund to the Buyer any de-
posits paid hereunder; and all other obligations
of the parties hereto shall cease, and this agree-
ment shall be null and void and without recourse
to the parties hereto, unless the Buyer shall
elect to extend the time of this agreement for
such additional period as may in the Buyer's
judgment be advisable in order that the Seller
may comply with Items (a), (b), and (c) as above
mentioned.
It is agreed, however, that the Buyer shall have
the election either at the original or any extended
time for performance to accept such title as the
Seller can deliver to said premises in their then
condition and to pay therefor the purchase price
without deduction, in which case the Seller shall
convey such title to the Buyer.
11. Buyer's Default — If the Buyer shall fail
to fulfill the Buyer's agreement herein, all deposits
made hereunder by the Buyer shall be retained
by the Seller as liquidated damages, and this shall
be the sole remedy of the Seller and all other
obligations of the parties hereto, and this agree-
ment shall be void and without recourse to the
parties hereto.
12. Commencement and Completion — Subse-
quent to the delivery of the deed, the Buyer will
within ninety days, weather permitting, but in
any event not later than six months thereafter
commence construction of the proposed building
in accordance with the plans and specifications
approved by the appropriate municipal agency
or agencies, the completion date for such con-
struction to be within two years from the date
of commencement of construction, subject to
any delays caused by factors beyond the control
of the Buyer and including the following but not
limited thereto:
A. Legal or judicial restrictions or actions
affecting the commencement or completion
or both.
B. Restrictions upon requisition of materials,
equipment, tools or labor, due to war, national
defense, strikes, or other emergencies or unusual
conditions.
C. Act of God, fires, floods, strikes, public
enemy, hurricanes, cyclones, tornadoes, or any
other unusual causes beyond the control of
the Buyer.
D. Any delay caused by any of the foregoing
and involving any other subcontractor engaged
by the developer.
E. Acts or restrictions of Federal agencies
affecting the time of commencement or comple-
tion or both.
F. Delays in processing application made for
FHA mortgage insurance shall be considered as
an active restriction under this subsection,
providing that such application is made promptly
by the Buyer, and such delay is occasioned
solely by the FHA and is in no way due to the
acts of the Buyer. In the event of the occur-
rence of any of the matters contained in this
section, the time for performance of the Buyer's
obligation shall be extended for such period
as shall be agreed upon by the Seller and the
Buyer to be the period of the enforced delay.
In calculating the length of delay, considera-
tion shall be given to not only the actual work
stoppage but the consequential delays resulting
from such stoppage as well.
13. Assurance — The Buyer agrees that prior
to the commencement of construction, an as-
surance of completion bond will be furnihshed in
accordance with the requirements of FHA.
14. Miscellaneous Provisions — A. Early entries
by developer. The developer may enter upon the
subject land prior to taking title to same in order
to undertake work which would accelerate the
progress of construction, with the consent of the
department. Provided, however, that the developer
shall save the department harmless from the
consequences of the developer's activities on the
subject land the title which still lodges in the
department.
B. Place of delivery of deed. The deed of
conveyance deliverable pursuant to this agreement
shall be delivered and received at the principal
office of the department in the City of Boston.
C. Agreement binding on successors and as-
signs. This agreement shall be binding upon and
shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective successors and assigns.
D. Amendment of this agreement. This agree-
ment may not be amended or changed without the
written consent of the parties hereto.
15. All Agreements Contained in This In-
strument— The terms of this agreement shall
constitute all of the terms and conditions that
shall be required by the parties of one another
without reference to any other instrument or
instruments.
This instrument, executed in duplicate, is to
take effect as a sealed instrument. The marginal
captions are used only as a matter of convenience
and are not to be considered a part of this agree-
ment or to be used in determining the intent of the
parties to it.
In Witness Whereof, The parties have hereto
set hands and seals, on the fifth day of May, 1961.
City of Boston,
Parks and Recreation Department of the
City of Boston,
By Martin F. Walsh, Chairman,
The Turner Associates Trust,
By J. S. Turner, Chairman.
Coun. Hines moved to amend the foregoing
order be striking out the words "a copj of which
is hereto annexed" and inserting in place thereof
the words "which is as follows."
The amendment was carried.
The order, as amended, was read once and
passed, yeas nine.
The order was assigned for 14 days for final
action.
Later in the session, Coun. HINES offered the
following motion:
Moved: That the order submitted by the Mayor
for the sale of land at Chestnut Hill avenue and
Commonwealth avenue be recommitted to the
Committee on Public Lands for a public hearing
to be held Monday morning, December 18, 1961,
at eleven o'clock in City Council Chambers and
the City Clerk shall cause a notice of same to
appear on the front pages of all Boston daily news .
papers and weekly papers published In th
Brighton-Allston area.
The motion was carried.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF $365,000
FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.
The following was received :
City of Boston,
Office of the Mavor, December 11, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith a vote of the School Commit-
tee requesting that I recommend to your Honorable
Body that an additional appropriation be provided
for school purposes in the amount of three hundred
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sixty-five thousand dollars (8365,000). This addi-
tional appropriation is needed to provide funds for
payroll requirements for the balance of this fiscal
year.
I recommend that these additional funds be pro-
vided and submit herewith an order to accomplish
same and recommend its adoption.
Very truly yours,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
School Committee, December 5, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mayor Collins:
In accordance with your letter of December 4,
1961, to the Chairman of the School Committee,
you are respectfully informed that the School
Committee, at its meeting on Friday, December 1,
1961, considered sending the following letter to you:
"Hon. John F. Collins,
City of Boston.
Dear Sir:
The School Committee respectfully requests
your Honor to recommend to the City Council to
transfer to the School Department an additional
sum of .§365,000 for general school purposes for
1961.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) Madeleine L. Reilly, Chairman."
On roll call, it was agreed by the following vote
that the foregoing letter be transmitted to his
Honor the Mayor:
Yeas — Messrs. Kendrick, Lee, Regan, Tierney,
and Miss Reilly — 5.
Nays — 0.
Attest:
Agnes E. Reynolds, Secretary.
Very truly yours,
Agnes E. Reynolds, Secretary.
Ordered, That in accordance with a request of
the School Committee, under the provisions of
chapter 324, Acts of 1936, and acts in amendment
thereto, the City Auditor be, and hereby is,
authorized to make the following transfer of
appropriations:
From the appropriation for:
Hospital Department .... $75,000
Health Department .... 35,000
Department of Veterans' Services . 60,000
Interest of Refunded Taxes . . 75,000
Welfare Department .... 120,000
$365,000
To the appropriation for:
School Committee 5365,000
Referred to the Executive Committee.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Henry Dionne (referred
August 28) retired member of the Fire Department,
for indemnification for hospital, surgical and
medical expenses — recommending that the petition
be placed on file.
The report was accepted, and the petition was
placed on file.
2. Report on petition of Henry E. Bernasconi
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provision of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of Henry E. Bernasconi, a member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursng expenses
incurred as a result of injury received through
no fault of his own while in the performance of
his duty on August 30, 1961, there be allowed
and paid, as recommended by the Fire Commis-
sioner and approved by the Corporation Counsel,
to the following the amounts stated:
Henry E. Bernasconi, petitioner, 83 Hamilton
street, Dorchester $6
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 15
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 20
Total ~i4l
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
3. Report on petition of Frank F. Bucelwicz
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of Frank F. Bucelwicz, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred as
a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty
on November 26, 1959, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit street. .$12
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
4. Report on petition of Charles A. Coye
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of Charles A. Coye, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty on
September 16, 1960, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $35
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 10
Total $45
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
5. Report on petition of Peter J. DiRocco
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of Peter J. DiRocco, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred as
a result of an injury received through no fault of
liia own while in the performance of his duty on
August 1, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the follow-
ing the amount stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit street. . $11
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
6. Report on petition of William P. Flynn
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of William P. Flynn, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty
on April 24, 1959, there be allowed and paid,
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as recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $392 52
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 240 00
Total $632 52
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
7. Report on petition of William J. Hammond
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of William J. Hammond, a member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury received through
no fault of his own while in the performance of
his duty on March 31, 1961, there be allowed
and paid, as recommended by the Fire Commis-
sioner and approved by the Corporation Counsel,
to the following the amounts stated:
William J. Desmond, petitioner, 737 Parker
street, Roxbury $5 75
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 15 00
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 10 00
Total $30 75
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
8. Report on petition of John E. Hanbury
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospitsl, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of John E. Hanbury, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty
on July 15, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the follow-
ing the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester
avenue, Dorchester $501 60
Dr. Milton F. Brougham, 264 Beacon
street 350 00
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street, 160 00
Total $1,011 60
said amount to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
9. Report on petition of John M. Hanley
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
wuile in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of John M. Hanley, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty
on February 2, 1959, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit
street $45 70
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
10. Report on petition of Robert M. Hardiman
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of Robert M. Hardiman, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty
on April 24, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester
avenue, Dorchester $940 50
Dr. Cornelius J. Shea, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 30 00
Dr. Milton F. Braugham, 264 Beacon
street 350 00
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1,101 Beacon street,
Brookline 355 00
Total ; $1,675 50
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
11. Report on petition of John D. Regan
(referred December 4) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by
him while in the performance of his duty as a
member of the Fire Department — recommending
passage of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of John D. Regan, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty
on January 26, 1960, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. Paul I. O'Brien, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $10
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 10
Total $20
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
The reports were accepted, and the orders were
severally passed.
BUSINESS MANAGER OF THE SCHOOL
COMMITTEE TO APPEAR BEFORE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
At the request of Councillor Foley, President
McDonough instructed the City Messenger to
request the Business Manager of the School
Committee to appear before the Executive Com-
mittee at 4 p.m.
ESTABLISH BOUND MARKS AND PLACE
VISIBLE MARKERS AT CITY
BOUNDARIES.
Coun. SULLIVAN and LANGONE offered the
following:
Ordered, That the Commissioner of Public
Works be requested, through his Honor the Mayor,
to establish bound marks and place permanent
visible markers at those boundary corners having
no markers or where markers are buried or other-
wise not plainly visible, as recommended by the
report of the Special Committee on Perambulation
of the Boundary Lines, between Boston and the
adjacent cities and towns of Revere, Everett,
Somerville, Newton, Brookline, Dedham, Milton,
and Winthrop.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
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EMERGENCY MEASURES AT HOSPITALS
IN CASE OF DISASTER.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Ordered, In view of the recent hospital fire
disaster in Hartford, Connecticut, and the con-
centration of similar institutions within the City
of Boston; be it
Ordered, That the Fire Commissioner prior to
December 31, 1961, report to the City Council
in writing to the several members thereof on the
following matters:
(1) What special precautions, if any, exist to
prevent a similar disaster in Boston?
(2) Does the Fire Department have ladders
of sufficient height to expeditiously remove all
patients from high-rise hospital buildings?
(3) What requirements, if any, have been
laid down for auxiliary, emergency power units
which can operate elevators and lights in the
event of normal electric supply cutoff?
(4) Is there a need for a "task force" or
committee of city and hospital administrators
to immediately undertake a review of emergency
hospital evacuation and disaster plans?
Passed under suspension of the rules.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Connolly, the Council
voted to take a recess at 3.41 p.m., subject to the
call of the Chair. The members reassembled in
the Council Chamber and were called to order
by President McDONOUGH at 5.38 p.m.
APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to confirmation by the Council, the
Mayor submitted the following appointment:
Constable with authority to serve civil process
upon filing of bond for the term ending April 30,
1962: Harry H. Sneider, 85 Floyd street, Dor-
chester.
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Executive Com-
mittee, submitted the following:
1. Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred today) for transfer of 8365,000 to the
School Committee — recommending that the order
ought to pass.
The report of the committee was accepted, and
the order was passed, yeas 9.
2. Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred today) for transfer of S40.000 to the
Clerk's Office, Superior Court, Civil Session, for
Masters and Auditors — recommending that the
order ought to pass.
The report of the committee was accepted, and
the order was passed yeas 9.
3. Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred today) fori; ransfer of 3540,000 to Pensions
and Annuities, City Special Appropriation —
recommending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed, yeas 9.
4. Report on message of the Mayor and order
(referred today) for transfer of 5515,000 to Work-
men's Compensation, Special Appropriation —
recommending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed, yeas 9.
5. Report on message of the Mayor and ordi-
nance (referred today) revising fees for certain
permits granted by the Fire Department — recom-
mending that the ordinance ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the ordinance
was passed.
6. Report on message of the Mayor and
ordinance (referred today) establishing annual
charges for the use of common sewers — recommend-
ing that the ordinance ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the ordinance
was passed.
Coun. FOLEY moved reconsideration of the
foregoing vote. Reconsideration prevailed.
The question came on the acceptance of the
committee's report, and the report was accepted.
Coun. FOLEY moved that the ordinance sub-
mitted by the Mayor be rejected, and an order
immediately initiated in the Council similar to
the Mayor's ordinance in every respect witli the
single exception, that the minimun fee be estab-
lished at S56.
The motion was lost.
The question came on the passage of the fore-
going ordinance as submitted by the Mayor,
and the ordinance as submitted by the Mayor
was passed.
STUDY OF PROPOSED MTA CHANGE
IN SERVICE ON FOREST HILLS-
SYMPHONY STATION LINE.
Coun. FOLEY offered the following:
Whereas, There is a proposal pending before the
Trustees of the Metropolitan Transit Authority to
change the type of service on the Forest Hills-
Symphony Station line,
Whereas, The Chairman of the Trustees of the
Metropolitan Transit Authority has by letter to
this Body indicated that within the structure of
Boston Municipal government, the Advisory
Committee of the Metropolitan Transit Authority
upon which sits with a majority vote, the incumbent
Mayor of Boston, is the agency which must be
consulted under the statutory law when a change
in service is contemplated ; be it therefore
Resolved, That an immediate study of the
proposed change in service on the Forest Hills-
Symphony Station line ought to be made by the
Boston Redevelopment Authority as it is now the
Planning Board of the City of Boston for the
purpose of advising his Honor the Mayor as to
how his vote ought to be cast on this matter on
the Metropolitan Transit Authority Advisory
Committee to promote the best interests of the
City of Boston and the people of the areas of
Boston affected.
The resolution was adopted under suspension
of the rules.
Adjourned at 5.58 p.m., on motion of Councillor
Hines, to meet on Monday, December 18, 1961,
at 2 p.m.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on flic
in office of City Clerk.)
City op Boston
Administrative Services Department
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Proceedings of City Council
Monday, December 18, 1961.
Regular meeting of the City Council held
in the Council Chanifber, City Hall, at 2 P.M.,
President McDONOUGH in the ehair. Absent,
Councillors Hines and Iannella.
The Reverend Joihn Kelly of the Paulist
Fathers Information Center, Park street, Bos-
ton, was escorted to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE REVEREND JOHN
KELLY.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son1,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
O Holy Spirit of God', take us as Thy
disciples, guide us, illuminate us, sanctify us.
Bind our hands, that they may do no evil;
cover our eyes, that they may see it no more;
sanctify our hearts, that evil may not dwell
within us.
Be Thou our God, be Thou our guide. With-
ersoever Thou leadest us, we will go; whatso-
ever Thou forbiddest us, we will renounce;
and whatsoever Thou commandest us, in Thy
strength we will do. Lead us, then, unto the
fullness of Thy truth.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened with the salute
to the Flag.
AMENDMENT TO COUNTY COMPENSA-
TION AND CLASSIFICATION PLANS.
The following was received :
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, December 18, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen;
The attached proposal by the Supervisor of Per-
sonnel to amend the Compensation and Classifica-
tion Plans for the Officers and Employees of
Suffolk County, to include the classification title of
Head Administrative Clerk (Superior Criminal
Court, Clerk's Office) is hereby approved and trans-
mitted for consideration and adoption by your
Honorable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Administrative Services Department,
Personnel Division, December 18, 1961.
To the Mayor and City Council.
Gentlemen:
In accordance with Rule 3 of Schedule A of the
Compensation and Classification Plans for the
Officers and Employees of Suffolk County, the
Supervisor of Personnel whenever a new position
is established, is required, after an investigationof
the actual and proposed duties and responsibilities
and, with the approval of the City Council and the
Mayor, to classify the position by allocating it to its
appropriate class.
Under date of December 15, 1961, the clerk of
the Superior Criminal Court requested that the
title of Head Administrative Clerk in compensation
grade 26 be established for his office.
My investigation of this request reveals that
there is need in this office, because of the highly
technical, confidential, and sensitive nature of the
work, to establish this classification title of Head
Administrative Clerk (Superior Criminal Court,
Clerk's Office).
In order to include this new classification in the
Compensation and Classification Plans for the
Officers and Employees of Suffolk County, I recom-
mend consideration and adoption of the accom-
panying order amending these plans to include the
position of Head Administrative Clerk in compen-
sation grade 26 in the Superior Criminal Court,
Clerk s Office.
Very truly yours,
Duncan T. Foley,
Supervisor of Personnel.
Suffolk County,
Superior Criminal Court,
December 15, 1961.
Dear Sir:
I hereby recommend for your consideration and
approval that the Classification and Compensation
Plans for the Officers and Employees of Suffolk
County be amended, so that there is established
the title of Head Administrative Clerk (Superior
Criminal Court, Clerk's Office). Under the general
direction and supervision of the Clerk, the Head
Administrative Clerk shall have broad responsi-
bilities for a wide variety of confidential, pro-
cedural, technical and clerical processes, plan
work methods and procedures, supervise and review
work of a group of employees, and perforin other
related procedural and technical work as required.
If this title is established, I intend to promote
two employees in this office who, by long experience,
training and ability are qualified to admirably fill
these positions of which there is need in this office
because of the highly technical, confidential, and
sensitive nature of the work.
One of the employees is a veteran in the service
of more than 30 years, had two years of study at
Boston College and a degree of LLB., from the same
institution. The other is an employee of more
than 15 years' experience and for the past 8 years
has been performing work of a technical and pro-
cedural nature in a very efficient manner. In
addition, he is a disabled veteran of World War II.
Both of these employees now occupy the title of
Head Clerk in this office and it is intended that
they will be promoted from that title to the title
of Head Administrative Clerk. I hereby recom-
mend that Compensation Grade 26 be designated
for this position.
Very truly yours,
Edward V. Keating, Clerk.
Ordered,. That Schedule B of the Classification
and Compensation Plans for the Officers and Em-
ployees of Suffolk County, adopted by order passed
by the City Council on November 24, 1952, and
approved by the Mayor on November 25, 1952,
be, and the same hereby is, amended by including
the following new classification:
Head Administrative Clerk (Superior C rmnnal
Court, Clerk's Office).
Duties: Under the general direction and super-
vision of the Clerk, the Head Administrative Clerk
shall have broad responsibilities for a wide variety,
of confidential, procedural, technical and clerical
processes, plan work methods and procedures,
supervise and review work of a group of employees,
and perform other related procedural and technical
work as required.
Compensation Grade; 26.
Referred to the Executive Committee.
APPROPRIATION FROM PARKMAN FUND
INCOME.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, December 18, 1901.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I am in receipt of the attached communication
from the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation,
requesting the appropriation of 5524,322.26 from
the income of the George F. Parkman Fund, to be
expended under the direction of the Commissioner
of Parks and Recreation, for the Maintenance and
Improvement of the Common and Parks in Exis-
tence on January 12, 1887.
I submit herewith an order appropriating the
sum of $24,322.26 from the income received and
to be received from the Parkman Fund, and
respectfully recommend its passage by your Hon-
orable Body.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
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City of Boston,
Parks and Recreation Department,
December 15, 196i.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Sir:
You are respectfully requested to ask the City
Council to transfer from the income of the George
F. Parkman Fund the sum of S24.322.26 which is
now available to be expended under the direction
of the Parks and Recreation Commissioner as
follows:
Common and Parks in Existence on
January 12, 1887, Maintenance and
Improvement of $24,322.26
When making up the budget estimates for the
year 1961, a sum of $175,000 which was estimated
to be the total yearly income of the George F.
Parkman Fund was deducted from Item 100, Per-
manent Employees, with the understanding that
this deduction was to be replaced by the total
yearly income of said Parkman Fund for the year
1961. This additional sum of $24,322.26 is avail-
able for appropriation and unless expended during
1961, will revert to the principal fund.
Therefore, it is respectfully requested that
the City Council approve the appropriation of
$24,322.26 available in the George F. Parkman
Fund to be expended during the year 1961.
Respectfully yours,
Martin F. Walsh, Commissioner.
Ordered, That the sum of twenty-four thousand
three hundred twenty-two dollars and twenty-six
cents ($24,322.26) be, and hereby is, appropriated
from the income of the George F. Parkman Fund,
to be expended under the direction of the Com-
missioner of Parks and Recreation for the Mainte-
nance and Improvement of the Common and Parks
in Existence on January 12, 1887, as follows:
Common and Parks in Existence on
January 12, 1887, Maintenance and
Improvement of $24,322.26
Referred to the Executive Committee.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and re-
ferred to the committee named, viz.:
Claims.
John L. Campbell, to be reimbursed as result of
execution issued against him on account of his acts
as an employee of the Fire Department.
Nellie S. Corrigan, for compensation for injuries
caused by an alleged defect on Monastery road,
alongside 160 Washington street.
Miriam Daniels, for compensation for damage to
property, caused by fire at Franklin Park Golf
Course. . ....
J. Ralph Granara, for compensation for injuries,
caused by an alleged defect at 11 Carol avenue,
Brighton.
James H. Keith, Jr., for compensation for dam-
age to car caused by Police Department.
Roy D. Moser, to be reimbursed as result of exe-
cution issued against him on account of his acts as
an employee of the Police Department.
Nina M. Schaefer, for compensation for damage
to car caused by street sweeper.
Mrs. Ralph Trotman, to replace headstone on
grave in Mount Hope Cemetery.
PETITION FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of Walter Baliszewski, retired member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification for
hospital, medical and surgical expenses.
Referred to the Committee on Claims.
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE STATE
MILK CONTROL COMMISSION.
Notice was received from the State Milk Control
Commission of hearing to be held December 27,
1961, at 10.15 a.m., Room 705, 41 Tremont street,
Boston, relative to minimum prices payable by
milk dealers to producers in certain milk marketing
areas.
Placed on file.
NOTICE FROM DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES.
A communication was received from the Depart-
ment of Public Utilities transmitting copy of order
granting petition of Boston Edison Company for
location of conduit on Leo M. Birmingham Park-
way in care and control of Metropolitan District
Commission.
Placed on file.
DESIGNATION OF POWERS AND DUTIES
OF ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER OF
ASSESSING.
A communication was received from the Assess-
ing Department, approved by the Mayor, desig-
nating powers and duties of William F. Morrissey,
Associate Commissioner of Assessing.
Placed on file.
Coun. SULLIVAN in the chair.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of Canice J. Fennelly, Jr.
(referred November 13), to be reimbursed as a
result of an execution issued against him on account
of his acts as an employee of the Fire Department
— recommending passage of the accompanying
order:
Ordered, That the sum of one hundred ninety
dollars be allowed and paid to Canice J. Fennelly,
Jr., in reimbursement for amount of execution
issued against him on account of his acts as an
employee of the Fire Department, Ladder 16, said
sum to be charged to the appropriation for Execu-
cutions of Court, Damage Claims and Reimburse-
ments.
2. Report on petition of Joseph C. McCarthy,
Jr. (referred December 4), to be reimbursed as a
result of an execution issued against him on ac-
count of his acts as an employee of the Police
Department — recommending passage of the ac-
companying order:
Ordered, That the sum of two hundred fifty-five
dollars and fourteen cents ($255.14) be allowed and
paid to Joseph C. McCarthy, Jr., in reimbursement
for amount of execution issued against him on ac-
count of his acts as an employee of the Police De-
partment, Division 11, said sum to be charged to
the appropriation for Executions of Court, Damage
Claims and Reimbursements.
3. Report on petition of Leonard C. Johnson
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of Leonard C. Johnson, a member of the
Fire Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty on
August 22, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the follow-
ing the amount stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $40
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
4. Report on petition of John J. Kearney (re-
ferred November 27) for indemnification for hospi-
tal, surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury sustained by him while in the
performance of his duty as a member of the Fire
Department — recommending passage of the accom-
panying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon peti-
tion of John J. Kearney, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury received through no fault
of his own while in the performance of his duty on
September 16, 1961, there be allowed and paid,
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as recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Boston Firemen's Relief Fund $10 50
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester 313 50
Dr. John J. Todd, 587 Beacon street 130 00
Total $454 00
said amount to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
5. Report on petition of George E. Leighton
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon
petition of George E. Leighton, a member of
the Fire Department, for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses in-
curred as a result of an injury received through no
fault of his own while in the performance of his
duty on May 7, 1958, there be allowed and paid,
as recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the fol-
lowing the amount stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit
street $22 50
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
6. Report on petition of John J. Maffei (re-
ferred November 27) for indemnification for hospi-
tal, surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred
as a result of an injury sustained by him while in
the performance of his duty as a member of the
Fire Department — recommending passage of the
accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon peti-
tion of John J. Maffei, a member of the Fire De-
partment, for indemnification for hospital, surgical,
medical and nursing expenses incurred as a result
of an injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on February 9,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the amounts
stated:
John J. Maffei, petitioner, 6 Chisholm terrace,
Roslindale $10
Dr. Francis L. Colpoys, 1 Peabody square,
Dorchester 10
Total _. $20
said amount to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
7. Report on petition of Francis X. Mayo
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon peti-
tion of Francis X. Mayo, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital, sur-
gical, medical and nursing expenses incurred as a
result of an injury received through no fault of his
own while in the performance of his duty on Sep-
tember 27, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the follow-
ing the amounts stated :
Francis X. Mayo, petitioner, 460 East Eighth
street, South Boston $16 36
Beth Israel Hospital, 330 Brookline avenue,
Boston 20 00
Total $36 36
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
8. Report on petition of John J. McCarthy
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
i™rdered' Tnat under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon peti-
tion of John J. McCarthy, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital, sur-
gical, medical and nursing expenses incurred as a
result of an injury received through no fault of his
own while in the performance of his duty on July 30,
I. I f^e be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the amount
stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit street. .$11
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
9. Report on petition of Donald R. Mullen
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
, J?rd-er?d' Tnat u"der the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon peti-
tion of Donald R. Mullen, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred as
a result of an injury received through no fault of
his own while in the performance of his duty on
September 4, 1960, there be allowed and paid as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the following
the amount stated :
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline §15
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Re-
imbursements.
10. Report on petition of Richard B. Mullen
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage of
the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon peti-
tion of Richard B. Mullen, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred as
a result of an injury received through no fault of
his own while in the performance of his duty on
June 25, 1960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commissioner and approved
by the Corporation Counsel, to the following the
amounts stated:
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street, Brook-
line $25
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 15
Total §40
said amount to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
11. Report on petition of Thomas P. O'Connell
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section 100
of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon petition of
Thomas P. O'Connell, a member of the Fire De-
partment, for indemnification for hospital, surgical,
medical and nursing expenses incurred as a result
of an injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on May 9,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the amounts
stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue',
Dorchester $111
Dr. Paul I. O'Brien, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 60
Total $161
said amount to be charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
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12. Report on petition of Louis A. Pepper (re-
ferred November 27) for indemnification for hos-
pital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses in-
curred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section 100
of chapter 41 of the General Laws, i pon petition of
Louis A. Pepper, a member of the Fire Department,
for indemnification for hospital, surgical, medical
and nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on August 23, 1961,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended by the
Fire Commissioner and approved by the Cor-
poration Counsel, to the following the amounts
stated:
Carney Hospital, 2100 Dorchester avenue,
Dorchester $313 50
Dr. John J. Todd, 587 Beacon street 175 00
Total $488 50
said amount to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
13. Report on petition of Michael C. Santoianni
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section 100
cf chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon petition
of Michael C. Santoianni, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital,
surgical, medical and nursing expenses incurred as
a result of an injury received through no fault of
his own while in the performance of his duty on
August 20, 1961, there be allowed and raid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and
approved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amount stated:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit
- street $995 80
said amount to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
14. Report on petition of William D. Shea
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department- — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section 100
of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon petition of
William D. Shea, a member of the Fire Depart-
ment, for indemnification for hospital, surgical,
medical and nursing expenses incurred as a result
of an injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on July 20,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the amount
stated :
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit street. .$21
said amount to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
15. Report on petition of Albert G. Spitz
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section 100
of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon petition of
Albert G. Spitz, a member of the Fire Department,
for indemnification for hospital, surgical, medical
and nursing expenses incurred as a result of an
injury received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on June 20, 1961,
there be allowed and paid, as recommended by the
Fire Commissioner and approved by the Corpora-
tion Counsel, to the following the amounts stated:
Boston Firemen's Relief Fund $3 75
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit
street 21 00
Total $24 75
said amount to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
16. Report on petition of Eugene F. Tierney
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire. Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section 100
of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon petition of
Eugene F. Tierney, a member of the Fire Depart-
ment, for indemnification for hospital, surgical,
medical and nursing expenses incurred as a result
of an injury received through no fault of his own
while in the performance of his duty on March 2,
1961, there be allowed and paid, as recommended
by the Fire Commissioner and approved by the
Corporation Counsel, to the following the amounts
stated:
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street, Brook-
line $35
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline 20
Total $55
said amount to bo charged to the appropriation
for Executions of Court, Damage Claims and
Reimbursements.
17. Report on petition of Joseph B. Woods
(referred November 27) for indemnification for
hospital, surgical, medical and nursing expenses
incurred as a result of an injury sustained by him
while in the performance of his duty as a member
of the Fire Department — recommending passage
of the accompanying order:
Ordered, That under the provisions of section
100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws, upon pe'i-
tion of Joseph B. Woods, a member of the Fire
Department, for indemnification for hospital, sur-
gical, medical and nursing expenses incurred as a
result of an injury received through no fault of his
own while in the performance of his duty on
August 13, 1959, there be allowed and paid, as
recommended by the Fire Commissioner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the follow-
ing the amounts stated:
Dr. Harold G. Lee, 1101 Beacon street,
Brookline $186 75
Dr. Robert E. Grandfield, 1101 Beacon
street, Brookline 10 00
Total $196 75
said amount to be charged to the appropriation for
Executions of Court, Damage Claims and Reim-
bursements.
The reports were accepted, and the orders were
severally passed.
SALE OF LAND TO W. F. SCHRAFFT
& SONS.
Coun. KERRIGAN called up, under unfinished
business, No. 1 on the Calendar, viz.:
1. Order for sale of portion of Ryan Playground,
Sullivan square, Charlestown, to W. F. Schrafft &
Sons Corporation.
On December 4, 1961, the foregoing order was
read once and passed, yeas 9.
The order was given its second reading and
passage, yeas 7, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Foley,
Kerrigan, Langone, MeDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
CLOSING OF GE'S EAST BOSTON LAMP
WORKS.
Coun. COFFEY and FOLEY offered the
following:
Whereas, The General Electric Company, as
this year's Christmas greeting to their 450 em-
ployees at GE's East Boston Lamp Works, has
just announced that their jobs are being eliminated
by the permanent closing of the plant and that the
work now being done here will be done at a newer
plant in the South, and
Whereas, A majority of these employees who
are being cast out of their jobs have more than 15
years of service, and some as much as 40 years'
service, in a specialized type of work and will
find it impossible to get similar work in Boston, and
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Whereas, The rest of the community — the shop
keepers, tradesmen, and professional people -will
also be adversely affected by this abandonment,
and
Whereas, Lamps have been manufactured here
for 50 years at a profit and are still being manufac-
tured here at a profit, and
Whereas, GE's excuse for moving these jobs is
that they will be able to manufacture cheaper in
the South and thereby be better able to compete
against Japanese imports, therefore be it
Resolved, That this Council extends its sym-
pathy to the 450 workers who will lose their jobs
by this move by General Electric;
Condemns this heartless act of the General Elec-
tric Company; calls on the Administration to pro-
tect the jobs of these 450 workers by taking appro-
priate steps to prevent the complete domination
of the domestic market by imports; and calls on
the Massachusetts Congressional delegation to
take whatever steps necessary to convince GE to
rescind this heartless move and to fight for legisla-
tion which will prevent the moving of our indus-
tries to backward sections of the country; and
Calls this abandonment by General Electric to
the attention of his Honor, the Mayor, and the
Purchasing Department of the city; and
Further, That copies of this resolution be sent
to the Manager of GE's East Boston Lamp Works
and to Ralph Cordiner, Chairman of the Board,
General Electric Company, 570 Lexington avenue,
New York 22, New York, and to the Governor,
Attorney General, and to appropriate city, state,
and national officials.
The resolution was adopted under suspension of
the rules.
THE NEXT MEETING.
On motion of Councillor Foley, the Council
voted that when it adjourn it be to meet on
Wednesday, December 27, 1961, at 2 p.m.
Adjourned at 2.40 p.m., on motion of Councillor
Langone, to meet on Wednesday, December 27,
1961, at 2 p.m.
Note: AU debate of City Council elimi-
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of such debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
City of Boston
Administrative Services Department
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CITY OF BOSTON.
Proceedings of City Council.
Wednesday, December 27, 1961.
An. adjourned regular meeting c-f the City
Council .held in the Council Chamber, City
Hall, at 2 P.M., President MCDONOUGH in
the chair, and all members present.
The Reverend Francis X. CUrley, S.J., of
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, North
End, Boston, was escorted to the rostrum.
INVOCATION BY THE REVEREND
FRANCIS X. CURLEY, S. J.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
In this season of love and understanding —
those two words being peculiarly associated
wiilflh Christmas — we ask, O God, that the
spirit of love and understanding in a special
way fill all our hearts andi in a twofold way:
love and understanding of our .responsibilities,
and that same love and understanding in
carrying out our duties for the sake of the
people we serve.
So in this season we ask that those gifts
be given to our hearts and minds, love and
understanding through the grace of the Child
of Bethlehem.
Jin the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The meeting was opened witlh the salute
to the Flag.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR.
Subject to the confirmation by the Council,
the Mayor submitted the following appoint-
ments :
Constable with authority to serve civil pro-
cess upon filing of bond for the term ending
April 30, 19'62:
Joseph F. McArdle, Jr., 467 Tremont street,
Boston; Arthur R. Warren, 117 West Canton
street, Boston.
Referred to the Committee on Confirmations.
RECONSTRUCTION OF AMERICAN
LEGION HIGHWAY AND LAKE STREET.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, December 15, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith communication from
the Commissioner of Public Works' concerning
your order of November 27, 11961, relative to
whether reconstruction of American Legion
Highway, Hyde Park and Rosiindale, and
Lake street, Brighton-, can be immediately
undertaken on an emergency basis.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
December 6, 1961.
Dear Sir:
'Reference is made to the following City
Council order dated November 27, 1961:
"Ordered, That the Public Works Commis-
sioner be requested', through his Honor the
Mayor, to advise within two weeks as to
whether reconstruction of American Legion
Highway, Hyde Park and Rosiindale, and Lake
street, Brighton, can be immediately under-
taken: on an emergency basis."
After a cheek with -the State Department
of Public Works, I have been informed that
tlhe advertising for the 'reconstruction of
American1 Legion Highway will not take place
until December 16, lTOl, and possibly a week
or two later.
Regarding the reconstruction of Lake street,
Brighton, this too will be a Chapter 90 job
which we have scheduled for 1963. However,
temporary repairs will be made where needed
until construction takes place.
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
Placed on file.
In connection with the foregoing message,
Councillor Hines offered tlhe following:
Moved, That the Commissioner of Public
Works of the City of Boston and the Commis-
sioner of the Department of Public Works of
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' advise
the City Council if, in the year 1.962, steps
can be taken to designate officials within
their separate departments' to act as coordin-
ators to expedite the repair work on thorough-
fares within the City of Boston which come
within, the purview of Chapter 90 of the
General Laws of the Commonwealth; and be
it further
Moved, That the response received froim the
Public Works Goirnmissiomer be returned with
this motion attached.
The motion was carried.
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BRIDGE OVER
BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD AT
CAMBRIDGE STREET, CHARLESTOWN.
The following was received':
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, December 18, 19'6'1.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen :
Enclosed' herewith is a self-explanatory
communication received todlay from the Com-
missioner of Public Works concerning the re-
placement of the bridge where Cambridge
street crosses the Boston & Maine Railroad
in 'the Ghairlestowin district of the City of
Boston.
As the construction of this new bridge is
very plainly in the public interest, I recom-
mend to your Honorable Body early ad'option
of the order transmitted herewith.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
December 18, 1961.
Horn. JOhn F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor:
As you know, on.- July 23, 196;1, the Boston
& Maine Railroad closed1 to traffic their bridge
carrying Cambridge street, Charlestown , over
their railroad' location. This action was taken
after an examination had revealed that the
structure was unsafe for heavy vehicular
travel.
Since that time, this department, in cooper-
ation, with the State Department of Public
Works and the Boston & Maine Railroad, has
been developing engineering plans for the
construction, of a new bridge and developing
an agreement for the sharing of the costs
thereof. These preliminary arrangements
have now been completed.
The Boston & Maine Railroad has agreed
to contribute $1»50,000 in addition to the cost
of preparing engineering drawings and the
expense of necessary railroad track relocation.
The State Department of Public Works has
agreed to share 2'5 per cent of the total cost
of the project not to exceed $7S,000.
The City of Boston has' agreed to take charge
of the construction and pay all remaining
costs which are estimated to be $30,000.
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Tile bridge reconstruction project requires
approval of the Department of Public Utilities
of the Commonwealth.
Accordingly, at is1 requested that approval
be secured. Proposed plans are enclosed.
Respectfully,
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
Ordered, That it be, and hereby is, deemed
and determined to be necessary for the security
and convenience of the puhlic that a 'new
bridge suibstanti'ally as shown on. a plan' dated'
December 15, 1961, and entitled "City of Bos-
ton, Public Works Department, Bridge Re-
construction, Caimibridge Street Bridge over
Boston & Maine Railroad', John J. McCall,
Division Engineer," be constructed to replace
an existing structure where Cambridge street
in the Charlestown district of Boston and the
Boston & Maine Railroad now cross' each
other; and
That the Corporation Counsel of the City
of Boston be, and hereby is, authorized and
directed to make, in the name and in behalf
of the City Council of the City of Boston,
appropriate application to the State Depart-
ment of Public Utilities under G. L. (Ter.
Ed.), c. 159, s. 59, as amended, in conineotiom
with such alterations.
Referred to the Comimittee on Public Serv-
ices and Recreation.
ORDINANCE RE TOWING OF VEHICLES
INTERFERING WITH SNOW REMOVAL.
The following was received:
City of B'OSton,
Office of the Mayor, December 27, 1961.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith a communication to me
from the Commissioner of Puhlic Works and
accompanying ordinance concerning the tow-
ing of vehicles interfering with snow removal.
As the commissioner's letter points out, Bos-
ton has had an ordinance on the subject for
more than fifteen years, but it needs to be
modernized. To meet this need, I recomimenid
adoption of the ordinance submitted herewith.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Public Works Department,
December 26, 1961.
Hon. John F. Collins,
Mayor of Boston.
Dear Mr. Mayor :
Chapter 346 of the Acts of 1941 authorized
cities and towns to provide by ordinance or
bylaw for the removal of vehicles' interfering
with the removal of snow from ways therein.
Boston passed such an ordinance in March,
1945. Its provisions, which are now to be
found in section 37 of chapter 21 of the
Revised Ordinances of 1961, are cumbersome
in some respects and impose limitations on
costs quite unireafebic under current economic
conditions.
At my request, the Corporation Counsel has
prepared a new draft modeled after the towing
Jaw under which the police operate in the
downtown and uptown areas. The revised
version continues the l-ecord-keepmg provi-
sion and the notice to the Police Department
but eliminates the formal order for removal
and the newspaper publication. The revision
fixes limits on costs as follows: $12 for tow-
ing, and 50 cents for the first hour (or frac-
tion thereof), and 10 cents for each subse-
quent hour (or fraction thereof), of storage.
Adoption of this revision would be a great
boon to our snow removal effort. I urge
your Honor, therefore, to submit to the City
Council the ordinance transmitted herewith.
Respectfully,
James W. Haley,
Commissioner of Public Works.
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-one.
An Ordinance Concerning the Removal of Ve-
hicles' Interfering with the Flowing or
Removal of Snow.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows :
■Chapter 21 of the Revised Ordinances of
1961 is hereby amended by striking out sec-
tion 37 and inserting im. place thereof the
following seobiom:
Section 37. For the purpose of plowing or
removing snow from a street, the conrmis-
sioroer of public works or such subordinate or
subordinates (as defined in. clause Ninth of
section four of chapter one) as he may from
time to time designate may remove, or cause
to be removed, to some convenient place, in-
cluding in such term a public garage and
an open-air parking space, any vehicle in
such street interfering with the plowing or
removal of snow therein, except a vehicle
owned by the commonwealth or a political
subdivision thereof or by the United States
or am instrumentality thereof or registered
by a member of a foreign, diplomatic corps
or by a foreign consular officer who is not
a citizen of the United States* and bearing a
distinctive numher plate or otherwise con-
spicuously marked as so owned or registered.
Alt the time of such removal, a record1 in. dupli-
cate of the registration' number of every ve-
hicle removed under this section, a general de-
scription of such vehicle, the date and time of
removal, and' the place from, which as well
as the pllace to which the vehicle is removed
shall be made by or for the commissioner,
who Shall keep one copy on file and forth-
with send the other copy to the police com-
missioner.
The owner of every vehicle removed under
this section' shall be lialble for the cost of
such removal and of the storage charges', if
any, resulting therefrom; provided that the
cost of removal shall not exceed twelve dolilairs
and that the cost of storage shall not exceed
fifty cents for the first hour (or fraction
thereof), or ten cents for each subsequent
hour (or f raction thereof) , of storage.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances.
PETITIONS REFERRED.
The following petitions were received and
referred to the eomimittee named, viz.:
Berkshire Mutual Fire Insurance Company,
for compensation for damage to oar of Irving
Birnlbaum.
Richard! Oaiahani, for compensation for dam-
age to automobile by city owned' vehicle.
Agathos Comstan, for compensation for dam-
age to car by vehicle of Water Division.
Elizabeth C. Fluster, for compensation for
damage to oar by police oruisier.
Lawrence Halzel, for compensation for dam-
age to car by oar of Police Department.
Lavinia A. Hogan, for compensation for
damage to car caused by an alleged defect
on Stauth Huntington avenue.
M. S. Kelliher Company, for refund on
permits for Mass. 2-29 Housing for the
Elderly Project.
Ethel Long, for compensation for injuries
caused by an. alleged defect at 281 Main street,
Ghiarlestown.
Wiilaird R. Luke, for compensation for dam-
age to oar caused' by falling branch of tree.
Virgilio Mario Petrilli, for compensation
for damage to oar caused by Police Depart-
ment vehicle.
The Travelers, for compensation for damage
to oar of Benjamin Greenlberg, caused by city
vehicle.
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PETITION FOR INDEMNIFICATION.
Petition of Oletus H. DwWoirs, retired mem-
ber of the Police Department, for indemmifi-
cation for hospital, medical and surgical
expenses.
Referred to the Comimdltitee on Claims.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS BEFORE DEPART-
MENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held Janu-
ary 2'5, 1962, at 10 A.M., oin petition of Metro-
politan Transit Authority for approval of
bonds for $3,276,000 to acquire motor buses.
Notice was received from the Department
of Public Utilities of hearing to be held
January 9, 1962, at 10 a.m., on petition of
Metropolitan Transit Authority for license to
operate motor vehicles over Beacon street.
Park street, Stuart street, Eliot street, Broad-
way, in and around Park square, Boylston
street, Arlington street, and Newbury street.
Severally placed on, file.
FORMER COUNCILLOR JOSEPH C. WHITE
AND SECRETARY OF STATE KEVIN
WHITE, VISITORS TO CITY COUNCIL.
President McDONOUGH, for the councillors
welcomed as' visitors in the gallery botlh
former Councillor Joseph C. White, and Secre-
tary of State Kevin White, his son. Former
Councillor Joseph C. White wished' the coun-
cillors a joyous and successful new year.
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE STATE
GAS REGULATORY BOARD.
Notice was received from the State Gas
Regulatory Board of a hearing to be held
January 10', 1962 at 10 A.M., to consider re-
vision of the code covering the installation of
gas appliance and gas piping in buildings.
Placed on file.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENTS.
Notice was received' from 'the Assessing
Department of the appointment of Maurice F.
Joyce as District Diirectoir of Assessing, and
James P. Buckley as Supervisor of Assistant
Assessors.
Placed on file.
SURVEY OF RENTS CHARGED ON OLD
AGE RECIPIENTS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Overseers of the Public Welfare,
December 12, 1961.
Mr. Patrick F. McDonough, President,
Boston City Council.
Dear Councillor McDonough :
On April 24, 1961, 'through your office, an
order was directed1 to 'the Public Welfare De-
partment to consider the rent ceilings es-
tablished by the State Department of Public
Welfare as they applied to the City of Boston
and to Old Age Assistance recipients.
A rather extensive study was' made and
the results were submitted to his Honor the
Mayor for referral to the City Council. Sub-
sequently, direction was received from his
Honor the Mayor that as soon as it could be
feasibly established a rent increase not to
exceed $5 per month be given to those persons
who were not receiving sufficient money to
meet their rent and that those living in fur-
nished rooms be given a dollar a week rental
increase if a deficit for this purpose existed
in their budget.
This is to advise you that this increase will
become effective on January 1, 1962.
Very truly yours,
William F. Lally, Director.
Placed on file.
EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTORY GROUP
INSURANCE.
The following was received1:
The Comimonwealth of Massachusetts,
State Employees Group Insurance Commission,
State House, Boston,
December 18, 1961.
County Commissioners.
Attention of Councillor Patrick Me-
Donough, Boston City Council.
Re: Establishment of Revised Benefit-Ceiling
Employee Comtriibutoa-y Group Insurance.
Gentlemen :
1. Due to extended negotiations for new
life and health insurance benefits effective
January 1, 1962, for employees of the Com-
monwealth and certain political subdivisions,
am earlier publication of the revised "ceilings"
applicable to' employees of counties, cities,
towns, and districts has not been possible.
They are expected to be available in about
three weeks.
2. As you know, section Id of chapter 32B
cf the General Laws states, ". . . On. or before
December thirty-first in each year the county
commissioners of each county shall establish
a schedule of group life, aeeild'ental death,
and dismemberment insurance for each em-
ployee and a schedule of hospital, surgical,
and medical benefits for employees, and their
dependents, of the county, and of cities and
towns within the county and of districts which
are wholly or principally within the county,
which schedules may be the same as, or
lower, but no higher than the schedules
issued by the commission " It is also
understood1 that the "ceiling" established by
the County Commissioners need not neces-
sarily be the level of benefits purchased by
the county for its own employees. Hence,
to the County Commissioners the establish-
ment of the "ceiling" referred to in section
11, supra, is the statutory device for the
counties to prevent excess purchasing by
cities, towns, and districts. For the calendar
year 1!9'6'1 the various counties simply adopted
the state's benefit level as the "ceiling"
rather than to have set up one of their owm
for a lower level.
3. The new state program calls for a
minor curtailment in connection with payment
of a death claim caused by an act of war,
Code No. 110:110, and minor increases in a
few of the benefits* of the health insurance.
The state-ceiling has not bean materially
changed. All amendments to the codes will
be sent to you at the earliest possible date.
4. As in the past, it will be presumed by
this Oommission, that if you do mot notify
this office on January 31, 1962, to the con-
trary, you have voted to adopt the new state-
ceilimg as the schedule of benefits for your
county as described in paragraph 2 above.
'5. Your continued cooperation is greatly
appreciated.
Very truly yours,
William A. Burke,
Executive Secretary.
In connection with the foregoing communi-
cation, Councillor Foley offered the following:
Moved, That the Corporation Counsel be
requested to prepare for presentation to the
City Council on January IS, 1962, an analysis
of the Council's responsibilities with respect
to this particular coim'munication.
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The motion was carried.
The foregoing communication was referred
to the Executive Committee.
AMENDMENT TO COUNTY CLASSIFICA-
TION AND COMPENSATION PLANS.
The following was received:
City of Boston,
Office of the Mayor, December 27, 1861.
To the City Council.
Gentlemen:
Transmitted herewith fotr consideration, and
adoption by your Honorable Body, is a recom-
mendatioin (with accompanying orders) sub-
mitted to me by the Supervisor of Personnel
for the amendment of the County Classifica-
tion Plans, by providing for oompens'ation
grade adjustments for classifications as speci-
fied.
Respectfully,
John F. Collins, Mayor.
City of Boston,
Administrative Services Department,
December 27, 1961.
To the Mayor and City Council.
Gentlemen :
In accordance with the provisions1 of Rule 7
of the Rules of Administration of the Classi-
fication and Compensation Plans for the Offi-
cers and Employees of Suffolk County ithe
following revision is hereby .reco'mmended for
action by youir Honorable Body.
These recommendations are made in order
bo grant compensation grade adjustments to
employees in specified labor classifications in
Uhe County Plan, t)he same consideration as
that approved by his Honor, the Mayor, for
certain employees' in the City of Boston Com-
pensation and Classification Plain.
Respectfully,
Duncan T. Foley,
Supervisor of Personnel.
Ordered, That Schedule B of the Classifica-
tion and Compensation Plans for the Officers
and Employees of Suffolk County, adopted by
order passed by the City Council on November
24, 1952, and- approved by tihe Mayor on No-
vember 25, 1852, be, and the same hereby is,
amended, to be effective January 3, 1962, as
follows :
Strike out after the words "Compensation
Grade" under the caption "Chief Elevator
Operator" the figure "15" and ins'ert in pliace
thereof the figure "16."
Strike out after the words "Compensation
Grade" under the caption "Cleaner, Janitress,
etc." the figure "8" and insert in place thereof
the figure "10."
Strike out after the words' "Oonupensation
Grade" under the caption "Coat Room Atten-
dant" the figure "8" and insert in place thereof
tihe figure "10."
Strike out after the words "Compensation
Grade" under the caption "Elevator Oper-
ator" the figure "12" aind insert in place
thereof the figure "13."
Strike out after the words "'Compensation
Grade" under the caption "Gateman" the
figure "14" and insert in place thereof the
figure "15."
Strike out after the words "Compensation
Grade" under the caption "Head Cleaner" the
figure "11" and insert in- place thereof the
figure "13."
Strike out after the words "Compensation
Grade" under the caption "Housemaid" the
figure "8" and insert in place thereof the
figure "10."
Strike out after the words "Compensation'
Grade" under the caption "Mortuary Atten-
dant" the figure "15" and insert in, place
thereof the figure "16."
Strike out after the words "Compensation
Grade" under the caption 'Motor Equipment
Operator" the figure "12" and insert in place
thereof the figure "13."
Referred to the Executive Committee.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIA-
TIONS AND FINANCE.
■Conn. SULLIVAN, for the Com,miittee on
Appropriations and Finance, submitted the
f oliowimg :
Report on ooimmiunicaition from Board of
Sinking Fund Commissioners (referred March
27) relative to borrowing capacity for 1961 — ■
reeoimm ending that the communication be
placed on file.
The report was accepted, and the communi-
cation was placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LICENSES.
Coun. COFFEY, for the Committee on Li-
censes, submitted the following:
Report on petition (referred September 18)
of Airways Transportation Company for an
amendment to its license to operate motor
vehicles iover Huntington avenue, betweeni
Copley square and Massachusetts avenue — rec-
ommending reference to the Executive Com-
mittee.
The report was accepted, and the petition
was referred to the Executive Committee.
Coun. COFFEY submitted the following
communication in connection with the fore-
going:
10 Gainsborough Street,
Boston, November 24, 1961.
Committee on Licenses, Boston City Council.
Gentlemen:
In support of its' request for an amendment
to the license it now holds, petitioner would
like to point out that the amendment in ques-
tion does not contemplate the operation of a
new kind of business ox enterprise; it is
merely designed to permit petitioner to offer
its services in the manner and to those persons
contemplated at the time the original license
Was granted. For a number of years, petitioner
has provided a service with which the com-
mittee is undoubtedly familiar, i.e., the trans-
portation by limousine of tourists, travelers,
and others between Boston hotels and Logan
International Airport. This convenient mode
of transportation is one that is generally
available to persons arriving at and departing
from airports throughout the United States;
it is a service that many visitors to Boston
have come to expect and rely on.
When the original petition for a license was
presented to the City Council and granted in
194S, the streets enumerated were such as
were then necessary to serve all Boston hotels
of substantial stae. Recently, however, a new
hotel, the Mid Town Motor Inn, hias been con-
structed on Huntington avenue, a street which
is not included in the original petition or
license. This hotel accommodates a large num-
ber of guests and its clientele is such that a
number of its patrons have asked the hotel if
the Airport limousine could not pick them up:
by the same token, limousine drivers at the
Airport have had requests to be taken to this
new hotel.
If this service is one which visitors to Boston
wish to utilize, they certainly should not be
deprived of it by virtue of availing themselves
of such new hotel facilities as the city has to
offer. Your petitioner believes it performs a
valuable service for tourists and other travelers
who play an important role in Boston's econ-
omy. We feel it is important that we be in a
position to render this service to all persons
who want to take advantage of it and for that
reason respectfully urge that this committee
recommend that the amendment be granted.
Yours very truly,
Airways Transportation Company,
Howard L. MacOdrum.
On motion of Councillor Coffey, the fore-
going communication was referred to the Ex-
ecutive Committee.
DECEMBER 27, 1961
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC
LANDS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Public
Lands, submitted the following:
1. Report on communication from the Fi-
nance Commission (referred May 23, 1960)
for sale of land ait Commonwealth avenue and
Chestnut Hill avenue — recommending that the
communication be placed on file.
The report was accepted, and the communi-
cation was placed on file.
2. Report on message of the Mayor (re-
ferred November 9, 1959) concerning use by
"Hawks" of abandoned firehouse at E'lim
street, Charlestown — recommending that the
message be placed on file.
The report was accepted, and the message
was placed on file.
3. Report on order (referred December 14,
1959) requesting Real Property Board to sell
land on Gove street, between Havre and Paris
streets, East Boston — recommending that no
further action is necessary.
The report was accepted.
4. Report on communication from Repre-
sentative Weinberg (referred May 9, 1960)
concerning sale of land at Comimonwealth ave-
nue and Chestnut Hill avenue, Brighton — rec-
ommending that the communication be placed
on file.
The report was accepted, and the communi-
cation was placed on file.
5. Report on, order (referred December 11)
for sale of land, Commoniweaitlh avenue and
Chestnut Hill avenue, to Turner Associates
Trust. The committee submits the following:
In accordance with the motion of the Body
on December 11, 1961, the Committee on Pub-
lic Lands held a public hearing relative to this
proposed sale in the City Council Chambers
on Monday, December 18, 1961. The following
notice of same appearing in the front pages
of all Boston newspapers and all weeklies
published in the Brighton-Allston area. Sub-
stantially the same several persons who ap-
peared at a June hearing on the same subject
voiced their objections. The objectors based
their opposition, as at the previous hearing,
on the following grounds:
1. Aggravated parking conditions in this
apartment house area.
2. Sale of any park land and the desirabil-
ity of retaining open spaces.
3. Lack of opportunity to organize full
opposition.
4. Height limitation removed by the Council
by adoption of an Ordinance on December 11,
1961, constitutes spot zoning which may be
litigated in the courts.
5. Tax concessions or special arrangements
had been made relative to assessment of the
development when completed.
6. Such properties should go to public
auction.
The committee has weighed the objections,
as enumerated above, raised at three hearings
since June last and has come to the following
conclusions:
1. The proposed developer, the Turner As-
sociates Trust, a Massachusetts Trust, with a
usual place of business at 15 State street, Bos-
ton, would be required by the agreement to
erect an underground or surface garage to
accommodate tenants of the 300 apartments.
F.H.A. requirements would set this parking
figure at a minimum of 60 per cent. The
developers propose to go to 80 per cent.
2. This parcel is not used for normal park
or recreation purposes; a small .number of vege-
table gardteners are accommodated at certain
times of the year. Within a few hundred yards
from this location, community needs for pari-,
and recreation are being served by the large
city park at Cleveland Circle and an enormous
and beautiful new skating rink and swimming
pool completed by the MDC.
3. The committee finds that local public
officeholders1 and abutters were heard in June
and wir'e public notice was given to the meet-
ing of December 18. In the intervening period
local leaders were given the opportunity to
meet with the Council at any time they re-
auested and this invitation went unheeded.
However, it was reported to the committee
that a local hearing took place at which meet-
ing certain local clergy and businessmen spoke
in favor of this development. The committee
finds that it took extraordinary steps to afford
objectors the opportunity to be heard and any
contention to the contrary is totally at vari-
ance with the conduct of the committee.
4. The argument as to spot zoning would
appear to be answered by the competency of
the Council and the Mayor acting jointly to
alter the Ordinances pertaining to this matter.
See City Charter, section 1'7E, and page 5<0,
Revised Ordinances of 1961, chapter 19, sec-
tion 10.
5. As to the problem of tax concessions, the
committee finds that it is mot competent to rule
on this matter which is completely and entirely
under the jurisdiction of the Assessing Depart-
ment and legal recourse therefrom.
6. The objection of no public auction seems
answered by the power of the Mayor and the
Council to negotiate without public auction
excepting land taken by tax foreclosure. The
committee notes that the Finance Commission
in a previous report as to this parcel of land,
dated May 20, 1960, on page 3 says, "It is not
suggested that the property be disposed of at
public auction to the highest bidder." And
further "The fact is that it has been found
frequently during this period of urban re-
development in various cities that it is prefer-
able very often to negotiate with a selected,
competent developer."
The committee therefore recommends that
the order of the Mayor submitted May Ii5, 1961,
ought to pass, and that the order as submitted
and as amended at its first reading receive its
second reading as required by law.
The committee finds that the benefits ac-
cruing to the local area and to the City of
Boston as a whole far outweigh any objections
in order that a seventeen-story $4,500,000,
de luxe apartment building of 300 units may
rise en this parcel of unused park land.
The report was accepted, and the order was
given its second reading and passage, yeas 9.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
CONFIRMATIONS.
Coun. HINES, for the Committee on Con-
firmations, submitted the following:
Report on appointment by the Mayor (re-
ferred December 11) of Harry H. Sneider as
constable with authority to serve civil process
upon filing of bond for the term ending
April 30, 1962' — recommending the appointment
be confirmed.
The report was accepted, and the appoint-
ment was confirmed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
1. Report on petition of George J. Holland
(referred November 27) for indemnification
for hospital', surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
his duty as a member of the Fire Department
— recoimimendiilng passage of the accompanying
order :
Ordered, That under the provisions of sec-
tion 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of George J. Holland, a member
of the Fire Department, for indemnification!
for Ih'ospiiifcal, surgical, medical and mursiing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of his duty on March
13, 1961, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fire Commas si oner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Dr. John V. Pikula, 100 Revere street $1<90
Dr. Paul I. O'Brien, 1101 Beacon street,
Broo'klinie 315
Dr. Alfred W. Branca, 195 Ashmont street,
Dorchester 10
Total $2.3S
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said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
2. Report on petition of Arthur I. Downing
(referred November 27) for indeminifioatioin
for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of am injury
sustained by him while in the performance of
has duty as a member of the Fare Department
— ■recommending passage of the accompanying
order :
Ordered', That under the provisions of sec-
tion: 100 of chapter 41 of the General Laws,
upon petition of Arthur I. Downing, a mem-
ber of the Fire Department, for indemnifica-
tion for hospital, surgical, medical and nursing
expenses incurred as a result of an injury
received through no fault of his own while
in the performance of has duty on June 12,
I960, there be allowed and paid, as recom-
mended by the Fare Comimassioiner and ap-
proved by the Corporation Counsel, to the
following the amounts stated:
Arthur I. Downing, petitioner, 31 Pat-
terson street, Dorchester $47 20
Glenside Inc., 49 Robinwood avenue,
Jamaica Plaiw 240' 00
Dr. Gerald C. McCarthy, 49 Robinwood1
avenue, Jamaica Plain 4'50 00
Dr. J. Edward Conners, 13 Oomman-
wealth avenue 6*5' 00
Dr. Francis L. Colpoys, 1 Peabody
square, Dorchester 25 00
Total $827 20
said amount to be charged to the appropria-
tion! for Executions of Court, Damage Claims
and Reimbursements.
The reports were accepted, and the orders
were severally passed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON INSPECTION
OF PRISONS.
Ooum. FOLEY, for the Committee on Inspec-
tion of Prisons, submitted the following:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Sheriff's Office,
December 26, 1960.
To the Inspectors of Prisons for the County of
Suffolk.
Gentlemen:
I respectfully submit the follov ing report of
commitments and discharges at the Suffolk County
Jail for the oeriod from December 26, 1960,
through June 30, 1951:
Male Female Total
Remaining Dec. 26, 1960. . 119 17 136
Committed Dec. 27, 1960,
to June 30, 1961 4,109 446 4,555
Discharged same period. . . 4,073 443 4,516
Remaining June 30, 1981.. 155 20 175
Escapes 0
Deaths 1
Insane 6
Respectfully submitted,
Frederick R. Sullivan, Sheriff.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Sheriff's Office,
December 20, 1961.
To the Inspectors of Prisons for the County of
Suffolk.
Gentlemen:
I respectfully submit the following report of
commitments and discharges at the Suffolk County
Jail for the period from July 1, 1961, through
December 19, 1981:
Male Female Total
Remaining June 30, 1961.. 155 20 175
Committed July through
Dec. 19, 1931 4.006 416 4,422
Discharged same period. . . 4,009 410 4,419
Remaining Dec. 19, 1961.. 152 26 178
Escapes 0
Deaths : 1
Insane , 6
Respectfully submitted,
I kkderick R. Sullivan, Sheriff.
House of Correction, Deer Island,
June 16, 1961.
To the Inspectors of the Prisons for Suffolk
County.
Gentlemen :
I respectfully submit the following report
of the commitments to and the discharges
from the Suffolk County House of Correction
at Deer Island from December 16, 1960, to
June 16, 1961:
Remaining Dec. 15, 1960 543
Committed 886
Discharged SSI
Remaining June 16, 1961 648
Showing How Discharged
Expiration of sentence 476
Massachusetts Parole Board 78
Permit of Penal Commissioner 262
Expiration of sentence and fine paid 20
Fine paid and permit of Penal Commis-
sioner 1
Order of the Court 30
Ordier of the Supreme Judicial Court 1
Transferred to:
BMlerica House of Correction 1
Cambridge House of Correction 1
New Bedford House of Oorrecti'am 1
Bridgewater State Hospital 4
Massachusetts Correctional Institution,
Norfolk 12
Massachusetts Correctional Institution,
Concord 4
Respectfully suibmitted,
William P. Kelley, Master.
House of Correction, Deer Island,
December 16, 1961.
To the Inspectors of the Prisons for Suffolk
County.
Gentlemen :
I respectfully submit the following report of
the commitments to and the discharges from
the Suffolk County House of Correction at
Deer Island from June 16, 1961, to December
15, 1961, inclusive:
Remaining June 15, 1961 548
Committed 806
Discharged 886
Remaining Dec. 16, 1961 468
Showing How Discharged
Expiration of sentence 511
Massachusetts Parole Board 69
Permit of Penal Commissioner 246
Fine paid and permit of Penal Commis-
sioner 2
Fine paid and expiration of sentence 24
Expiration of sentence, fine paid and per-
mit of Penal Commissioner 1
Massachusetts Parole Board and fine paid.. 1
Order of the court 12
Escaped 2
Transferred to:
Bridgewater State Hospital 3
Charles Street Jail 1
Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Nor-
folk 6
Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Con-
cord 8
Respectfully submitted,
Edgar L. Shepard, Master.
The report was accepted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
Coun. FOLEY, for the Committee on Claims,
submitted the following:
The Committee on Claims respectfully sub-
mits the following report showing the disposi-
tion of claims against the city during the
municipal year 1961.
For the Committee,
William J. Foley, Chairman.
Report on Claims for Year 1961
Claims pending Jan. 1, 1961 498
Claims received during 1B61 664
3 ,1 62
DECEMBER 27, 1961
278
Claims approved during 1961 75
Claims disapproved during 1961 357
Cladms approved for reimbursement of
employees during 1961 (not execu-
tions) 58
Claims approved for reimbursement of
employees during 1961 (on 76 execu-
tions) 58
562
Claims pending Jan. 1, 1962 60:>
Amount paid on approved claims
during 1961 $18,966 28
Amount paid on reimbursement of
employees during 1961 (not ex-
ecutions) 7,556 Gi>
Amount paid on reimbursement of
employees during 1961 (on 76 ex-
ecutions) 51,444 02
The report was accepted.
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FURTHER
AGAINST LITTERED STREET.
Coun. COFFEY offered the following:
City of Boston.
In the Year Nineteen Hundred and Sixty-one.
An Ordinance Providing Further Against Lit-
tered Streets.
Be it ordained by the City Council of Boston,
as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 29 of the Revised Or-
dinances of 1961 is hereby amended by insert-
ing after section 49 the following sections:
Section 49A. No person in control of a
place of business abutting on a sidewalk shall
suffer any rubbish, litter, filth, garbage or
other refuse to remain on such sidewalk ex-
cept in a receptacle or bundle placed on such
sidewalk in accordance with the proviso in
section forty-three.
Section 49B. No person in control of a
place of business abutting on a street shall
suffer any rubbish, litter, or other refuse to
remain in the open on the estate upon which
such place of business is located execept in a
receptacle or bundle from which such rubbish,
litter or refuse is not likely to be blown onto
such street.
Section 49C. No person in control of any
estate abutting on a sidewalk shall suffer to
remain uncut any overgrowth of grass planted
therein by the City.
Section 2. Said chapter 29 is hereby further
amended by striking out section 110 and in-
serting in place thereof the following:
Section 110. Any person violating any pro-
vision of sections 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 46. 49A,
49B, or 49C shall be punished by a fine not
exceeding fifty dollars for each offense. Any
person violating any other provision of this
chapter shall be punished by a fine not ex-
ceeding twenty dollars for such offense, and
'not only the person actually doing the prohib-
ited thing, but also bis employer and every
other person concerned in so doing shall be
punished by such fine.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect
on January 1, 1962.
On motion of Councillor Foley, the ordinance
was referred to the Executive Committee.
COMMENDATIONS TO PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT ON SNOW REMOVAL.
Coun. LANGONE offered the following:
Ordered, That his Honor the Mayor be re-
quested to issue a letter of commendation to
the Department of Public Works and other
departments which performed such a mag-
nificent task in the snow removal from the city
streets after the recent snowstorm; and be it
further
Ordered, That because many men were com-
pelled to give up the Christmas holiday with
their families, therefore, all men who worked
extra because of the emergency be given an
extra day off as a reward for a job well done.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHAEL
PAGLIARULO.
Coun. HINES offered the following:
Resolved', That, through his Honor the
Mayor, the City Council expresses its felici-
tations and congratulations to Michael Paglia-
rulo of the Mayor's staff for his able and
dedicated management of the Mayor's Field
Day Fund and coordination of city and other
charitable functions throughout the Christmas
season.
The resolution was adopted under suspension
of the rules.
REFERENCE OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Coun. MCDONOUGH offered the following:
Ordered, That any ordiers or petitions in
the bands of committees of this Council which
tbe City Clerk shall decide should properly
be referred as matters of unfinished business
be referred to the next City Council.
Passed under suspension of tbe rules.
PRESENTATION OF GAVEL TO
PRESIDENT MCDONOUGH.
Coum. CONNOLLY, on behalf of tbe mem-
bers of the Council, presented President MC-
DONOUGH a gavel in appreciation of bis
services as President of the Council for the
municipal year 1961.
President McDONOUGH expressed his
thanks and bis appreciation of the considera-
tion and cooperation throughout the year of
the members of tbe City Council, the Council
attaches and tbe members of the press.
(Applause.)
CONGRATULATIONS TO COUNCILLORS
CONNOLLY AND LANGONE.
Coun. FOLEY, HINES, IANNELLA, KER-
RIGAN. MCDONOUGH, and SULLIVAN
offered the following:
Whereas, Our colleagues, Councillors John
Patrick Connolly and Frederick C. Langone
will perforce be temporarily retired from
elective office at the end of the year 1&61;
Whereas, Both Councillors have served the
people of Boston with ability, integrity,
dignity, and most important of all, with a
warm heart; be it
Resolved, That the City Council congratu-
lates both men for a job well done and wishes
both good health and good fortune.
The rules were suspended, and the resolu-
tion was adopted by a rising vote.
RECESS.
On motion of Councillor Connolly, the
Council voted to take a recess at 3.14 P.M.,
subject to the call of the Chair. Tbe members
reassembled in tbe Council Chamber and were
called to order by President McDONOUGH
at 3.58 P.M.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HOSPITALS.
Conn. LANGONE, for tlhe Committee on
Hospitals, submitted the following:
1. Report on message of tbe Mayor and
order (referred June 1, 19'5'9) relative to sale
of surplus steam from incinerator to Boston
Edison Company — recommending no further
action is necessary.
The report was accepted.
2. Report on' message of the Mayor and
order (referred June 1, 19&9) relative to lease
of portion of power plant of Hospital Depart-
ment to Boston Edison Company — recommend-
ing no further action is necessary.
The report was accepted.
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3. Report on communication, from the
Finance Commission (referred August 10,
1 9.5.9 ) relative to sale of steam by Hospital
Department to Edison Company — recommend-
ing placing the communication on file.
The report was accepted, and the communi-
cation was placed on file.
4. Report on order (referred January 25,
I860) of union officials to attend meetings
with Committee on Hospitals on broad policy
questions — recommending no further action is
necessary.
The report was accepted.
5. Report on message of the Mayor (re-
ferred May 1) withdrawing two orders filed
June 1, 1959, relative to lease of hospital
power plant and purchase of surplus steam —
recommending that the message be placed on
(i.e.
The report was accepted, and the message
was placed on file.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Coun. CONNOLLY, for the Executive Com-
mittee, submitted the following:
1. Report on order (referred July 10) on
summonsing before Executive Committee the
Trustees and General Manager of Metropol-
itan Transit Authority — recommending no
further action is necessary.
The report was accepted.
2. Report on order (referred May 2, 1960)
that the Committee on Licenses of Public
Safety Commission appear before Executive
C cmmibtee — recommending no further action
is necessary.
The report was accepted.
3. Report on order (referred January 16)
for information from Police Commissioner
on disturbance in streets on January 16, 1961
— recommending no further action is neces-
sary.
The report was accepted.
4. Report on order (referred July 17) for
Trustees and General Manager of Metropolitan
Transit Authority to appear before Executive
Committee — recoimmen'ding no further action
is necessary.
The report was accepted.
5. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (referred December 18) for appropria-
tion of $24,322.26 from the Park-man Fund —
recommending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and the order was
passed, yeas 6, nays 2:
Yeas — Counici'lloirs Coffey, Connolly, Iannella,
Kerrigan, Langome, McDonough — 6.
Nays — Councillors Foley, Sullivan — 2.
6. Report on message of the Mayor and
order (.referred September 11) for transfer
of appropriation of .$35,000 from Reserve
Fund to Administrative Services Department
— recommending that the order ought to pass.
The report was accepted, and' the order was
passed, yeas 7, nays 0:
Yeas — Councillors Coffey, Connolly, Foley,
Kerrigan, Langone, McDonough, Sullivan — 7.
Nays — 0.
7. Report on petition of Airways Trans-
portation Company (referred today) for
amendment to its license to operate motor
vehicles on Huntington avenue, between Copley
square and Massachusetts avenue — recommend-
ing that the license be granted.
The report was accepted, and the petition
was rejected, yeas 0, nays 6:
Yeas— 0.
Nays — Councillors Connolly, Foley, Kerrigan,
Langone, McDonough, Sullivan — 6.
Later in the session Councillor Hines moved
reconsideration of the foregoing vote. Recon-
sideration prevailed.
On further motion of Councillor Hines the
petition was .referred to the Executive Com-
mittee.
8. Report on communication (referred May
29) re opinion of Corporation Counsel relative
to powers of City Council to amend orders of
Boston. Housing Authority — recommending that
the comimunica'tion be placed on file.
The report was accepted, and the communi-
cation was placed on file.
9. Report on notice of hearing before De-
partment of Public Utilities (ref erred June
6, 1960) concerning petition of Greyhound
Corporation for license to operate motor ve-
hicles in town of Saugus, the cities of Maiden
Revere, Chelsea, and Everett, and on various
streets in the City of Boston: — recommending
that the notice be placed on file.
The report was accepted', and the notice
was placed on file.
10. Report on communication! from Cor-
poration Counsel (referred July 17) relative
to the powers of the City Council to summons
the Trustees and General Manager of the
MTA — recommending that the communication
be placed on file.
The report was accepted, and the communi-
cation was placed on file.
11. Report on communication from Boston
Municipal Research Bureau (referred Septem-
ber 18) concerning salaries of officials of City
of Boston. — recommending that the communi-
cation, be placed on file.
The report was accepted, and the comnnuini-
cation was placed on file.
12. Report on communi cation from Corpora-
tion Counsel (referred October 2) regarding
legality of a decal system for parking under
Fitzgerald Expressway — recommending that
the comimiumioation be placed on. file.
The report was accepted, and the oommiumd-
cation was placed on file.
13. Report on message of the Mayor (re-
ferred October 24, 1&60) relative to valuation
changes in Assessing Department — recommend-
ing that the message be placed on file.
The report was accepted, and the message
was placed on. file.
14. Report on communication from the
Suffolk County Jail Employees Local 1134
(referred October 23) concerning inequities
in jail officers salaries — recommending that the
communication be placed on file.
The report was accepted1, and the communi-
cation was placed on file.
15. Report on message of the Mayor (re-
ferred July 25, I960) on report of valuations
for 1957, 1958, and 1959 on private parking
lots — recommending that the message be placed
en file.
The report was accepted, and the message
was placed on. file.
16. Report on message of the Mayor (re-
ferred May 29) on information regarding
changes during 19159 and 1960 assessments for
government center area — recommending the
message be placed on file.
The report was accepted, and the message
was placed on file.
STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR LANGONE.
Upon receiving unanimous consent to make
a statement, Councillor Langone stated that
it had been a pleasure and a privilege to have
served in the City Council and wished to
thank every one connected with the Council
and though saddened at leaving office he was
happy in the knowledge that he had made
many new friends.
DECEMBER 27, 1961
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STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR
CONNOLLY.
Upon receiving unanimous consent to make
a statement, Councillor Connolly stated he
approved in toto the sentiments expressed by
Councillor Lang-one and he had a feeling that
a friendship existed that he would not want
to terminate and he would eomtinue to visit
the Council.
IMPROVING METHOD OF TRANSPORT-
ING PERSONS TO LOGAN INTER-
NATIONAL AIRPORT.
Coun. FOLEY, offered the following:
Be it Resolved, That the Boston Redevelop-
ment Authority as it is the Planning Board
of the City of Boston be requested to study
improving the present method of transport-
ing pensions from downtown Boston to Logan
International Airport considering an improved
shuttle from the Airport station to the
terminal area, and ultimately utilizing Stol
and Vtol aircraft tor this purpose.
On motion of Councillor Foley, the resolu-
tion was referred to the Committee on Urban
Redevelopment, Rehabilitation and Renewal.
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT
MCDONOUGH.
President McDONOUGH stated that before
we close, the Chair would like in behalf of
the Council to thank both Councillors Lan-
gone and Connolly for tfhair very generous
statements and to assure them during the
course of this Council's session, we have en-
joyed serving with tlhem, and it is with regret
we see this service terminated.
Adjourned, sine die, at 4.2>3 P.M., on motion
of Councillor Hiroes.
Note: All debate of City Council elimi=
nated from proceedings in accordance with
Chapter 447, Acts of 1947.
(Stenographic copy of each debate on file
in office of City Clerk.)
City of Boston
Administrative Services Department
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